Turkey Government Burslari Scholarship 2023 – Application Form

Short Courses, Bachelors, Masters, PhD | 20 February 2023

Are you looking for full expense covered scholarships? Then you do not want to miss this opportunity as applications process is now open to apply for Turkey Burslari Scholarship 2023 for all international students. This is a Turkey government funded scholarship offered by the Presidency of Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB). International students from all around the world can study Bachelors, Masters and PhD programs in Turkish Universities, it is also available for short courses like research, language and cultural programs.

Application will be open from 10th January till 20 February 2022. There is no application fee to apply for Turkiye Burslari Scholarships. This is competitive and merit based scholarship opportunity which covers full tuition fee, monthly stipend is also given, free accommodation, health insurance, a return ticket and one year Turkish language course for all students. IELTS, TOEFL and GRE/GMAT/SAT Test is not mandatory unless required by the university for specific program.

Türkiye Scholarships program is one of the biggest opportunity for students. In first year back in 2012, more than 42,000 applications was received and last year in 2021 165,500 students applied for Turkey Burslari Scholarship. YTB the organizer of this scholarship program aims beat that record for current year of 2023. Each year 5,000 scholarships are provided for full-time degrees of Bachelors, Masters, PhD and Short courses in research, language and culture. Many governments across the world are offering scholarships for international students List of Government Scholarships Open Now for Application

The purpose of providing the scholarship is self-evident, Turkey wishes to establish mutual understanding and partnerships with other countries. It is expected that the foreign students would get new life experiences, cultural awareness, and knowledge as a result of their educational tour to Turkey.

Turkey Burslari Scholarship Coverage

Turkiye Burslari Scholarship is a fully funded scholarships all expenses are covered and there is no application fee so students can apply without having to worry about the registration fee. Following are some of the benefits of this scholarships program,

No Tuition Fee

As this is a full ride scholarship, their is no tuition fee to study that is the main feature of this scholarship students can study in Turkish universities for free of cost.

Monthly Stipend

Under this government funded scholarship program a monthly stipend will be given to students to cover there living and other expenses.

Free Accommodation

Students who are studying in Turkish universities under this scholarship program will get free accommodation in respective universities dormitories. If a students wants does not want dorm rooms they can move to any of their preferred place but they have to pay for that accommodation.

Free Health Insurance

Students will get free public health insurance by the Government of Turkey, so students can stay healthy and focus of there studies.

Travel Expenses

Selected students under Turkey Government scholarship program for international students will receive two free air tickets. One is for their arrival to the country and the other is for their departure from the country after completing their studies. If students purchase their tickets then the whole amount will be given back to them

Scholarship Coverage for Undergraduates

Bachelor students will receive following benefits under this scholarship program,

Monthly stipend of 1000 TL
Full Tuition Fee coverage in respective Turkish University
Free public health insurance.
One year free Turkish Language course
Free Accommodation in the dormitory of respective Turkish University
University and program placement
Free return air ticket or reimbursement

Scholarship Coverage for Graduates (Masters and PhD)

Following benefits will be provided for the masters students,

Monthly Stipend of 1400 TL For Master’s students and For Ph.D. 1800 TL stipend per month will be given
Full Tuition Fee coverage in respective Turkish University
Turkish Language course for one year
Free public health insurance.
Free Accommodation in the dormitory of respective Turkish University
University and program placement
Free return air ticket or reimbursement for selected students
Turkey Scholarship Coverage for Short Courses
Turkey Research Scholarship Program (3 to 10 months)
Turkey Research Scholarship Program 3000 TL monthly stipend.

Which Universities Eligible for Turkey Burslari Scholarship?

Akdeniz University
Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
Altinbas University
Anadolu University
Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University
Ankara Music And Fine Arts University
Ankara Science University
Ankara University
Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University
Ataturk University
Bahcesehir University
Baskent University
Beykent University
Boğazi̇çi̇ University
Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University
Bursa Technical University
Bursa Uludag University
Çanakkale Onseki̇z Mart University
Çukurova University
Doğuş University
Dokuz Eylül University
Ege University
Erci̇yes University
Eskisehir Technical University
Eski̇şehi̇r Osmangazi̇ University
Fati̇h Sultan Mehmet Vakif University
Firat University
Galatasaray University
Gazi̇ University
Gazi̇antep Islamic Science And Technology University
Gazi̇antep University
Hacettepe University
Hi̇ti̇t University
Ibn Haldun University
Isparta University Of Applied Sciences
Istanbul Medeniyet University
Istanbul University – Cerrahpasa
İhsan Doğramaci Bi̇lkent University
İstanbul Commerce Universityi̇stanbul Commerce University
İstanbul 29 Mayis University
İstanbul Aydin University
İstanbul Geli̇şi̇m University
İstanbul Medi̇pol University
İstanbul Sabahatti̇n Zai̇m University
İstanbul Technical Universityi̇stanbul Technical University
İstanbul University
İzmi̇r Institute Of Technology
İzmi̇r Kati̇p Çelebi̇ University
Karabük University
Karadeni̇z Technical University
Kirikkale University
Kocaeli̇ University
Koç University
Konya Technical University
Kto Karatay University
Lokman Hekim University
Mani̇sa Celal Bayar University
Marmara University
Mersi̇n University
Middle East Technical University
Mi̇mar Si̇nan Fine Arts University
National Defense University
Necmetti̇n Erbakan University
Nevşehi̇r Haci Bektaş Veli̇ University
Ondokuz Mayis University
Pamukkale University
Police Academy
Recep Tayyi̇p Erdoğan University
Sakarya University
Sakarya University Of Applied Sciences
Samsun University
Selçuk University
Si̇vas Cumhuri̇yet University
Social Sciences University Of Ankara
Süleyman Demi̇rel University
Ted University
Tekirdag Namik Kemal University
Tobb University Of Economics And Technology
Trakya University
University Of Health Sciences
University Of Higher Degree
Yaşar University
Yedi̇tepe University
Yildiz Technical University

Requirements and Eligibility Criteria

Applicants have to meet the minimum requirements to be able to apply for The Turkey Government Scholarship. General eligibility criteria is given below some programs may have additional requirements,

Students from all countries are eligible to apply
Students who graduated or those who will graduate at the end of the current academic year (before August 2023)
Turkish citizens are not eligible to apply
Researchers and academics are also eligible to apply
Individuals who are currently enrolled in programs at Turkish universities at the level of education they will apply for are not eligible to apply.
Selected students have to show their documents when asked.

Minimum Academic Criteria

Students must have a Minimum 70% academic score for Bachelor’s degree programs.
Students must have a Minimum 75% academic score for Master’s and PhD degree programs.
Students who are applying in health sciences like Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy must have 90% minimum academic record.

Age Criteria:

Students must be under the age of 21 for Undergraduate programs
Students must be under the age of 30 for Master’s programs
Students must be under the age of 35 for Doctorate programs
Students must be under the age of 45 for Post-Doctoral programs

Documents Required for Turkey Burslari Scholarship

Applicants who applied online through the Türkiye Scholarships Application System (TBBS), they must upload following documents,

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 requested by the chosen university or program.
International language test results such as TOEFL, DELF, if requested 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 doctoral applications)
A letter of intent