The Turkiye Burslari Scholarship is a fully funded award for study in Turkey. It funds undergraduate, master’s, and PhD study at Turkish universities. The Presidency for Turks Abroad runs it, known as YTB. Many applicants also compare it with other fully funded routes. For example, some look at the Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship, another major option in Europe.
Overview
- Host country, Turkey
- Level of study, Undergraduate, master’s, and PhD
- Field of study, All academic disciplines, across special tracks too
- Number of scholars, About 5,000 new scholars yearly
- Nationality, Open to citizens of all countries except Turkey
- Funded by, Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities, YTB
Benefits of the Turkiye Burslari Scholarship
First, scholars get full tuition. Also, they get free housing. Plus, they get a monthly stipend and flights. In short, the award covers this.
- Full tuition fees, at your placed Turkish university
- Free student accommodation
- A monthly stipend, up to 9,000 Turkish Lira, based on your level of study
- Health insurance, under the SGK scheme
- A one year Turkish language course, for scholars who need it
- Round trip airfare, at the start and end of your studies
Who Should Apply
This award suits students open to placement, since YTB chooses your school for you. Meanwhile, students who want to pick their own school directly may prefer the Global Korea Scholarship, which lets applicants list their own preferred universities.
Eligibility Requirements
Overall, applicants must meet these points.
- Hold citizenship of a country other than Turkey
- Meet the minimum grade rules for your level, generally 70 percent or higher
- Meet the higher grade rule for medical fields, generally 90 percent or higher
- Meet the age limits set for your chosen level of study
- Show no active Turkish citizenship, even a past one that was later lost
One Unified Application
Notably, one single application covers both your scholarship and your school placement. You do not need a prior admission letter. This unified process is close to the setup used for the Chinese Government Scholarship, where funding and study placement also move together.
Required Documents
- Completed application through the official Turkiye Burslari portal
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma or degree certificate
- A valid passport or ID
- Any required test scores, based on your chosen programme
How to Apply
First, create your account on the official portal once it opens. Next, list up to 12 programme and university choices, in your true order of preference. Then, upload your documents and wait for a possible interview. This ranked choice step is close to the process used for the Singapore International Graduate Award, where clear preferences also guide placement.
Application Deadline
This cycle has not opened yet. It is expected to open in mid January 2027 and close around February 20, 2027. So, this window has not started, which gives you real time to prepare a strong application before it begins.
Final Thoughts
Overall, the Turkiye Burslari Scholarship gives strong, complete funding for study in Turkey. However, if you prefer to choose your own university directly, check other options too. For instance, the Gates Cambridge Scholarship funds postgraduate study at a single named school.
