• A citizen of any country outside Turkey may apply
✔️All candidates must submit the following documents during online application:
✔️ A valid Identification Document/Card
✔️ A valid Passport
✔️A recent Photo of the candidate
✔️ National exam scores (if any)
✔️Diploma or temporary certificate of Graduation
✔️ Academic transcripts •
✔️International exam scores (GRE, GMAT etc. if required by the chosen programme)
✔️ Language test scores (if required by the chosen programme)
✔️ A research proposal and an example of your written work (for PhD applicants only
• Türkiye scholarships are open for citizens of all countries.
• Minimum level of academic achievement required:
• Bachelor’s degree applicants: 70%
• Health Science (Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy) applicants: 90%
• Master’s and Phd degree applicants: 75%
• You can apply for Türkiye Scholarships if you are:
• Under the age of 21 for Undergraduate programmes
• Under the age of 30 for Master’s programmes
• Under the age of 35 for PhD programmes
• Under the age of 45 for Research programmes
Selection
Selection Process
Türkiye Scholarships applications are assessed on the basis of academic success, extra-curricular activities and other professional credentials of the candidate
1.
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
All applications are reviewed based on basic criteria such as minimum academic grades, age limit, required documents etc
2.
SHORTLISTING
Applications of eligible candidates are carefully reviewed by Expert committees based on a broad set of criteria including academic standing, previous qualifications, academic interests, career goals, consistency of choices, clarity of letter of intent, participation in social activities …etc. After which a list of qualified candidates is shortlisted for interviews.
3.
INTERVIEW:
The shortlisted candidates are interviewed in more than 100 countries by interview committees including academicians and experts.
4.
SELECTION:
Interview results of applicants nominated by the interview committees are evaluated by a selection committee and a list of applicants to be awarded a scholarship are formed.
Please note that:
• Students who are currently studying in Turkey may not apply for their current level of study.
• Short-term scholarship programs may have additional application requirements. Please check the requirements during the application period.
• Programs not offered by Türkiye Scholarships:
• Two-year associate degrees
• Specialization in health sciences
Selection Criteria
Qualified applicants are invited for an interview in their own countries. In some cases, applicants are interviewed online or by telephone. Interview committees usually consist of at least one representative of Türkiye Scholarships and one academic staff from Turkish universities.
Interviews usually last 15-30 mins. and are conducted in the following format:
A. Welcome and introduction
B. Document check
C. Candidate’s motivation for applying
D. Academic knowledge and career goals e. Ending and questions to the committee
AWARD DETAILS
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
1. Monthly Stipend: • Undergraduate level: 700 TL per month • Master’s level: 950 TL per month • PhD level: 1400 TL per month • Research Scholarships: 3000 TL per month • Turkish Language Summer School Program: 500 TL per month • Turkish Language Program for Public Officials and Academicians: 2000 TL per month
2. Tuition fee
3. One-off return flight ticket
4. Health Insurance
5. Accommodation
6. One year Turkish language course
* Research Scholarships only covers a monthly stipend
** Turkish Language Summer School Program covers: monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, social and cultural activities.
*** Turkish Language Program for Public Officials and Academicians covers; monthly stipend, accommodation, transportation expenses, social and cultural activities.
Length of Awards
• Undergraduate: 1 year Turkish Language course + 4-6 years (depending on the normal duration of the program)
• Master’s: 1 year Turkish Language course + 2 years
• PhD: 1 year Turkish Language course + 4 years.
• Research: 3-12 months
• Turkish Language Summer School: 2 months
• Turkish Language Program for Public Officials and Academicians: 8-10 months
