Turkey · Scholarships
Scholarships and financial aid for studying in Turkey — government, university, and international programs.
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Türkiye's flagship scholarship is Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları), a comprehensive government program run by the Presidency for Turks Abroad (YTB) that covers tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, flights and a year of Turkish-language study. Apply through the single online system by the annual deadline.
Türkiye Scholarships is the main government-funded scholarship programme for international students, covering degree and short-term study routes through an official online application system.
- The 2026 general application period is listed as 10 January to 20 February.
- Full-time scholarships can include university placement, tuition, stipend, Turkish language course, accommodation, health insurance and flight support.
- Short-term research and success scholarships follow separate calendars and coverage rules.
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Map the funding landscape
Map Turkish funding: Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları), the comprehensive YTB government program, plus university awards.
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Check eligibility and deadlines
Confirm eligibility (level, nationality, grades, language) and note that scholarship deadlines are often months before course start.
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Prepare your documents
Prepare transcripts, a language-test score, reference letters, a strong personal statement and (for research) a proposal.
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Apply to the scheme and university
Submit the scholarship application and, where required, a separate university/admission application by each deadline.
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Interview, results and acceptance
Attend any interview or selection stage; if awarded, formally accept the scholarship and your study place.
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Handle visa, funds and conditions
Apply for your student visa, arrange disbursement, and note any conditions such as progress requirements or a return/service obligation.
- Funding sources identified (government / university / private)
- Eligibility + deadlines confirmed
- Transcripts + language test + references
- Personal statement / research proposal
- Scholarship + university applications submitted
- Interview / selection completed
- Offer accepted + funding terms understood
- Student visa + disbursement + any bond/return rules
- Türkiye Scholarships
Official scholarship portal.
- Türkiye Scholarships — 2026 applications
Official 2026 application announcement.
Frequently asked questions
What do Türkiye Scholarships cover?
Tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, flights and a year of Turkish-language study — one of the most comprehensive programs.
Who runs the program?
The Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), through a single official online application system.
Do I need to speak Turkish?
Not to apply — scholars typically complete a year of Turkish study, and some programs are taught in English.
Government portals
- e-Devlet — Turkish e-Government Gateway — Single sign-on to thousands of state services, residence and tax records included.
- Revenue Administration (GİB) — Tax number for foreigners, income and corporate tax, VAT and e-invoicing.
- Presidency of Migration Management — Residence permits, work-permit interaction, and the foreigner ID (yabancı kimlik) number.