Is Türkiye Scholarships open now?
No. The 2026 general application round ran from 10 January to 20 February 2026. The next general application period has not yet been officially announced.
What does Türkiye Scholarships cover?
The official full-time programme includes university placement, tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, one year of Turkish-language training and a once-off flight ticket at the beginning and end of study.
How much is the stipend?
Current published monthly rates are 6,500 TL for undergraduate students, 9,500 TL for master’s students and 13,000 TL for PhD students.
Who can apply?
The general programme is open internationally, but academic, age and graduation requirements vary by study level. Applicants should use the new call when it is announced.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
Türkiye Scholarships provides university placement, tuition, accommodation, health insurance, Turkish-language training, monthly stipends and a once-off flight ticket. Current published monthly rates are 6,500 TL for undergraduate, 9,500 TL for master's and 13,000 TL for PhD students.
Other verified benefits
University and department placement, one-year Turkish language course, accommodation, health insurance and a once-off flight ticket at the beginning and end of education.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Personal expenses beyond the published monthly stipend and listed benefits remain the scholar's responsibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
International applicants must meet the academic-achievement, age, graduation-status and programme-specific requirements published for their chosen study level.
Türkiye Scholarships combines scholarship selection with university and department placement. Applicants select programmes in the scholarship system rather than first securing admission independently for the standard full-time award.
Eligible countries
International students from all countries may apply, subject to the programme's current eligibility criteria.
Language requirements
Language requirements depend on the selected programme. Awardees without sufficient Turkish may undertake the scholarship's Turkish-language course.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- Passport/ID
- Degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- English test certificate
- Statement of purpose
What should you do next?
- Wait for the next official Türkiye Scholarships call.
- Create or update your TBBS account when applications open.
- Check the current eligibility rules for your study level.
- Choose eligible programmes and universities in the application system.
- Upload the required documents and submit before the official deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Is Türkiye Scholarships fully funded?
Yes. The full-time programme includes tuition, university and department placement, a monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, one year of Turkish-language training and a once-off flight ticket at the beginning and end of education.
When will Türkiye Scholarships applications open?
The 2026 general round ran from 10 January to 20 February 2026. The next cycle is not yet officially announced, so applicants should not assume that the same dates will automatically apply to the next application year.