Türkiye Scholarships 2026: Fully Funded Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD Scholarships to Study in Turkey

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Türkiye Scholarships has opened applications for the 2026 academic year, offering fully funded scholarships for international students to study at leading universities across Turkey.

Funded by the Government of Türkiye, this prestigious and highly competitive program supports undergraduate, master’s, PhD, and research-level studies while providing comprehensive academic, cultural, and professional support.

Application Dates for Türkiye Scholarships 2026

Application period: 10 January – 20 February 2026
Application mode: Online only
Application fee: Free of charge
Applications are accepted once per year only

What Is Türkiye Scholarships?

Türkiye Scholarships is a government-funded international scholarship program designed to support outstanding students and researchers from all countries. The program enables recipients to pursue full-time or short-term studies at top Turkish universities while fostering long-term cooperation and mutual understanding between countries.

A key advantage of the program is that it includes both scholarship funding and university placement, removing the need for applicants to secure admission separately.

What Makes Türkiye Scholarships Unique

Türkiye Scholarships offers a comprehensive package that goes beyond financial support. Awardees benefit from:

University and academic program placement
Full tuition fee coverage
Monthly stipend
Free accommodation
Health insurance
One-time international flight ticket
One-year Turkish language course
Academic, cultural, and professional development programs

Programs and Levels of Study

Applications for 2026 are open for the following degree levels:

Associate degree programs (technical and vocational education)
Bachelor’s degree programs
Master’s degree programs
Doctoral (PhD) programs

Türkiye Scholarships also offers short-term and special programs, including:

Research Scholarships
Success Scholarships
Merit Scholarships
KATİP Program

These programs have different application periods and are announced separately on the official website.

Monthly Stipend Under Türkiye Scholarships

The scholarship provides a monthly living allowance based on the level of study:

Undergraduate students: 4,500 TL per month
Master’s students: 6,500 TL per month
PhD students: 9,000 TL per month
Research scholarship holders: 25,000 TL per month (stipend only)

Türkiye Scholarships in Numbers

Türkiye Scholarships is one of the largest international scholarship programs globally:

More than 150,000 alumni worldwide
Approximately 15,000 active scholars
Around 125,000 applications received annually
Over 5,000 new scholarships awarded each year
Interviews conducted in 100+ countries

What the Scholarship Covers

Awardees receive full coverage of essential study and living costs, including:

Tuition fees
Monthly stipend
Accommodation
Health insurance
Turkish language education
International flight ticket
Internship, academic, and cultural opportunities

Required Documents

Applicants must upload the following documents through the online application system:

Valid passport or national identity document
Recent photograph taken within the last year
Diploma or temporary graduation certificate
Academic transcript
National exam results, if applicable
International exam results (GRE, GMAT, SAT, etc.), if required
International language proficiency test results, if required
Research proposal and written work sample (PhD applicants only)

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Requirements

Associate and bachelor’s degree applicants: minimum 70%
Health sciences applicants (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy): minimum 90%
Master’s and PhD applicants: minimum 75%

Age Requirements

Undergraduate applicants: under 21 years
Master’s applicants: under 30 years
PhD applicants: under 35 years
Research applicants: under 50 years

Additional notes:

Open to citizens of all countries
Applicants currently studying in Türkiye cannot apply for the same level of study
Specialization in health sciences is not offered under Türkiye Scholarships

Selection and Interview Process

The selection process follows several stages:

Preliminary assessment of eligibility and documents
Academic and professional evaluation by expert committees
Shortlisting of qualified candidates
Interviews conducted in-country or online
Final selection and issuance of acceptance letters

Interviews typically last 15–30 minutes and assess academic background, motivation, and career goals.

Turkish Language Education

All awardees who do not hold a C1 Turkish proficiency certificate are required to complete a one-year Turkish language course before starting their academic program. This applies even to students placed in English-taught programs.