Türkiye Scholarships 2024 full scholarships for undergraduate, Master’s and PhD

Türkiye Scholarships is a government-funded higher education scholarship program run by the Republic of Türkiye for students from all nationalities. 

These fully funded scholarships are for all levels of study from bachelor’s, and master’s to PhD studies. 

Türkiye Scholarships is a highly competitive scholarship program which received 117000 applications from 162 countries in 2023

Türkiye Scholarships are fully funded with the following benefits:

– Full tuition fees

– Accommodation for students arriving in a new country

– 1-year Turkish language course

– Monthly living allowance

– Health insurance

– and Flight ticket

Eligibility Criteria are:

– Citizens of all international students

–  Graduates or those who will graduate at the end of the current academic year. 

– Minimum Academic Achievement is 70% for undergraduate candidates, 75% for graduate candidates, and 90% for candidates of Health Sciences, Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.  

– Age Criteria is:  For undergraduate programs: being under the age of 21, For master’s programs: being under the age of 30, For PhD programs: being under the age of 35, For Research Scholarship: being under the age of 50

There are 5 steps to apply for this scholarship:

1. Create your personal account on the Türkiye Scholarships Application System

2. Upload all required documents. It will also be beneficial to include your extracurricular activities and achievements in different fields. 

3. List your dream university & program preferences

4. Write an original letter explaining your preferences, expectations, and goals for the future

5. Submit your application after reviewing all the stages and documents. 

One of the most important parts of the application is the personal statement where candidates answer questions about their motivation to study in Türkiye and about their academic and future plans. Make sure you state your goals clearly. 

Required documents

For applications made online through the Türkiye Scholarships Application System TBBS, all candidates must upload the following documents to the system:

– A valid identity document, – ID card or passport

– A photograph of the candidate taken within the last 1 year

– National exam results (if any)

– Diploma or temporary graduation certificate

– Transcript

– International exam results (GRE, GMAT, SAT, etc.) if required by the chosen university or program

– International language test results such as TOEFL, DELF if required by the chosen university or program

– A proposal for a research topic and a written example of the research you have carried out (only for PhD applications)

Applications for Türkiye Scholarships are considered according to the candidate’s academic success, social activities, and motivation related to the chosen field.

Website:

https://www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/