When does Türkiye Scholarships open?
The official calendar uses 10 January to 20 February as the general application period every year.
How much is the monthly stipend?
TRY 6,500 undergraduate, TRY 9,500 master’s and TRY 13,000 PhD.
Is it fully funded?
Yes. It includes tuition, accommodation, insurance, flight support, language training and monthly stipend.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
Türkiye's flagship fully funded international scholarship combines university placement with tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation, insurance, language training and flight support.
Other verified benefits
University placement, full tuition, one-year Turkish language course, accommodation, health insurance, one-time round-trip flight and monthly stipend: TRY 6,500 undergraduate, TRY 9,500 master's, TRY 13,000 PhD.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Personal spending beyond the stipend and costs outside official scholarship provisions remain the student's responsibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
International applicants must meet minimum academic performance and degree-level age rules and graduate before the relevant programme begins.
The general application period is 10 January–20 February every year. Türkiye Scholarships provides university placement through its own application system.
Eligible countries
International applicants worldwide, subject to degree-level academic and age criteria.
Language requirements
Programme language requirements apply; all awardees receive a one-year Turkish language course unless exempted by programme rules.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Passport/ID
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate
- Statement of purpose
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- English test certificate
- Research proposal
- Two reference letters
What should you do next?
- Prepare academic records, passport and motivation materials.
- Create/update the TBBS account.
- Apply between 10 January and 20 February 2027 under the official recurring calendar.
- Select eligible universities/programmes within the system.
Frequently asked questions
Is Türkiye Scholarships fully funded?
Yes. The programme covers tuition, accommodation, health insurance, a one-year Turkish language course, one-time round-trip airfare and a monthly stipend.