TURKISH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP (TÜRKIYE SCHOLARSHIPS)

Stated amount: 16,053

1. Provides university and department placements unlike other higher education scholarship programs.
2. Covers tuition fees.
3. Allows you to learn the language of the country study with 1-year Turkish language course. Thus, resources are diversified in your academic research and daily life becomes more pleasurable.
4. Provides accommodation for students arriving in a new country.
5. Supports you on your journey to Turkey and when you return to your country at the end of your education period and covers your once-off flight ticket.
6. Allows you to take full advantage of widespread health services when necessary with health insurance.
7. Also provides monthly stipend Rs. 8,643 (3,500 TL) at undergraduate level, Rs. 12,348 (5,000 TL) at Master's level and Rs. 16,053 (6,500 TL) at Ph.D level per month. The number of scholarships is subject to availability for more please visit the

No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the scholarship, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program. Step 1: Create your personal account on the Turkiye Scholarship Application System. Step 2: Upload all required documents. It will also be beneficial for you to include your extracurricular activities and achievements in different fields. Step 3: List your dream university and program preferences. Step 4: Write an original letter of intent explaining your preferences, expectations, and goals for the future. Step 5: After reviewing all the stages and documents, approve your application. For more information please - Click Here REQUIRED DOCUMENTS For applications made online through the Türkiye Scholarships Application System (TBBS), all candidates must upload the following documents to the system:

1. A valid identity document, ID card, or passport.
2. A photograph of the candidate taken within the last 1 year.
3. National exam results (if any).
4. Diploma or temporary graduation certificate.
5. Transcript.
6. International exam results (GRE, GMAT, SAT, etc.) if required by the chosen university or program.
7. International language test results such as TOEFL, DELF if required by the chosen university or program.
8. A proposal for a research topic and a written example of the research you have carried out (only for PhD applications).

Türkiye Scholarships applications are assessed based on academic success, extra-curricular activities, and other professional credentials of the candidate. In the evaluation process of the applications, candidates will be evaluated based on their eligibility to the application criteria of the program applied for as well as their academic and social achievements.

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. TESTS: A 30-question quantitative test consisting of mathematics, geometry, and logic questions is held for undergraduate candidates before the face-to-face interviews conducted by the Presidential Delegations. The tests are going to be held prior to the interview in order to evaluate the candidates applying to the fields of health sciences, science and engineering the fields which take the greater number of applications compared to other disciplines. Tests are also going to be held for candidates applying in the field of social sciences, and the results will be evaluated in comparison among other applicants within the field. The test will include questions that require explanations, which will be provided both in Turkish and English, and questions that do not require translation. Since English sources are frequently used in basic courses at health, science, and engineering programs in Turkey like many other countries around the world, candidates applying in these fields are expected to demonstrate a sufficient level of English to be able to comprehend and respond to the test’s questions. Even though the test takes the country's educational curricula into account, questions have been developed in line with Turkish curriculum as well. Undergraduate candidates who are going to be studying in Turkey are expected to be familiar with the core of the Turkish curriculum. Face-to-face interviews will take place on the same day as the test, and will be conducted in morning and afternoon sessions. Candidates will be informed of their test and interview timeslot when they receive their invitations to the interview. Candidates will have 60 minutes to complete the 30-question test. Note 1: For those applying from Azerbaijan, 50 questions consist of mathematics, geometry, and logic. For those applying from Greece and the TRNC, 50 questions consist of Turkish, mathematics, science, and social sciences. The tests in these countries will be held during a single session for all candidates who receive an invitation for an interview. Face-to-face interviews will be held during the days immediately following the exam. The candidates will receive their timeslots for the exam together with their interview invitations. Note 2: In addition, in countries like Afghanistan and Sudan, where applications are plentiful, the Presidency may organize 80 to 100-question exams depending on the number of applicants.
4. INTERVIEW: The shortlisted candidates are interviewed in more than 100 countries by interview committees including academicians and experts. Interviews usually last 15-30 minutes 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 Note: Candidates who are selected for interviews must bring all transcripts, documents, and certificates of each year they have studied if they have not graduated yet.
5. SELECTION: Interview results of candidates nominated by the interview committees are evaluated by a selection committee and a list of candidates to be awarded a scholarship is formed. This final evaluation stage will assess the overall eligibility and suitability of the candidate for Türkiye Scholarships. Other Info Important Points
6. Many programs in Turkish universities are taught in Turkish language. However, some departments and universities may offer programs in English and other languages. Candidates who wish to study in such programs must be able to provide an internationally accepted language proficiency certificate. (TOEFL or other equivalent certifications if university officially stated acceptable). Most of these programs require international admission test results (GRE, GMAT, SAT, etc.). Candidates can check the language of instruction while choosing programs in the application system.
7. Undergraduate candidates who possess International qualifications such as SAT or GCSE instead of national exam scores, will need to provide the minimum required qualifications needed for completing secondary school according to these international exams.
8. Türkiye Scholarships awardees who do not possess C1 Level Certificate for Turkish Proficiency (including those who are placed into English or other language medium programs) must attend 1-year Turkish Language Course and attain the C1 Level Certificate by the end of their academic year.