Dreaming of pursuing your higher education in the leading higher education institutes of Turkiye with all your finances covered? Well then, you are a Step Closer to your Dream! The application window for one of the most anticipated “Turkiye Burslari Scholarship 2026” is now open! For those who are not aware of this program, let us give you a brief intro: It’s a Turkish government-funded initiative designed for international students and researchers to study short-term or full-time Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD at top leading institutions in Turkiye. The program is highly competetive, as outstanding students from all across the world are competing for the program. Each year, the programme awards 5000 scholarships under this programme, making it one of the biggest scholarship programmes.
The objective of the scholarship program is to foster academic cooperation and diplomatic ties between Türkiye and participating countries and to provide outstanding students with equal access to world-class higher education. The scholarships are available across a wide range of academic disciplines, including Engineering & technology, health sciences, Humanities, Business, Natural Sciences, Law, Art, Religious studies, and more. The government of Turkey offers generous support to students selected under this programme.
The coverage includes a competitive monthly allowance, tuition fees coverage, accommodation, travel coverage, health insurance, and more. No application fee is required while applying for the scholarship. The application process is online, indivuals interested in the scholarship need to submit their applications by February 20, 2026. Read more details below
Turkiye Burslari Scholarships 2026: Overview
- Country: Turkey
- Funded By: Government of Turkey
- Eligible Countries: Open for All Nationals
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Degree Level: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD
- Application deadline: February 20th, 2026
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Coverage
The scholarship is fully funded by the Turkish government and offers comprehensive support. The coverage includes:
- Full tuition fee waiver
- A Monthly stipend of:
- 4500/TL per month for bachelor students
- 6500/TL per month for Master students
- 9000/TL per month for PhD students
- On-campus accommodation for the program duration
- One-year Turkish language course
- Round-trip Airfare support to/from Turkey
- Comprehensive health coverage
What makes the Türkiye Scholarships unique is not just financial assistance, but also offers students placements and cultural, social, and academic facilities at all levels of degree programs
Degree Duration
- Associate Degree: 2 Years + 1 Year Language prep
- Bachelor’s Degree: 4 Years +1 Year Language prep
- Master’s Degree: 2 Years + 1 Year Language prep
- Doctoral Degree: 4 years +1 Year language prep
Eligiblity Criteria
Individuals meeting the following criteria can apply:
- Calling applications from all nationals
- Applicants with excellent academic achievements
- No IELTS/TOEFL requirement
- Age requirement:
- For Bachelors: Under 21 years
- For Master’s: Under 30 Years
- For PhD: Under 35 Years
- Academic Threshold:
- Bachelor’s: Minimum 70%
- Master’s & PhD: Minimum 75%
- For Health Sciences: 90%
- Turkish Nationals are not eligible to apply
- Students already enrolled in a Turkish institute cannot apply
Required Documents:
- Valid Id or passport
- Applicant’s recent photograph
- Graduation Certificate
- Degree Transcript
- A research proposal (For PhD applicants)
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Important Dates
- Application Window: Janaury 10 – February 20, 2026
- Application Evaluation: March – April, 2026
- Interviews: April – June, 2026
- Result Decisions: August, 2026
How to Apply?
- Step 1: Register an account on the Tutiye scholarship application portal
- Step 2: Upload all the required documents
- Step 3: List down your dream institutions and program preferences (Up to 12)
- Step 4: Write a letter of intent explaining your preference and goals for the future
- Step 5: Once the above steps are done, submit your application
To apply and for more details, visit the offical link below:
