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2026 TÜRKIYE BAŞARI BURS PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN TURKEY (MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP)

Application Period: January 10 – February 20, 2026

LOCATION: Turkey

Türkiye Scholarships has designed different and specific scholarship programs for each level of education. It offers many qualified scholarship opportunities ranging from long-term bachelor’s, master’s as well as PhD scholarships to short-term research and merit-based scholarships, from art scholarships to joint scholarship programs created with reputable international institutions.

ELIGIBILITY:

Minimum Academic Achievement

For associate and bachelor’s degree candidates, 70%

For graduate candidates: 75%

For candidates of Health Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy): 90%

Age Criteria

For associate and bachelor’s degree programmes: Under 21 years of age.

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

Eligible Groups:

Citizens of all countries

Graduates or those who will graduate at the end of the current academic year (before August)

Researchers and academics

BENEFIT:

Full-time Scholarship: These are scholarships provided at associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels.

Scope of the Scholarship

University and Department Placement

Monthly Stipend:

Undergraduate: 4.500 TL, Master’s: 6.500 TL, PhD: 9.000 TL

Tuition Fee

Turkish Language Course (1 Year)

Accommodation

Health Insurance

One-off Flight Ticket (At the beginning of education and when graduating)

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TÜRKIYE SCHOLARSHIPS: FIRST CLASS SCHOLARSHIP

LOCATION: Turkey

Türkiye Scholarships is a government-funded competitive scholarship program awarded to international students and researchers to pursue full-time degrees and research at the most prestigious universities in Türkiye.

ELIGIBILITY:

Minimum Academic Achievement:

For undergraduate candidates: 70%

For graduate candidates: 75%

For candidates of Health Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy): 90%

Age Criteria:

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

Eligible Groups:

Citizens of all countries

Graduates or those who will graduate at the end of the current academic year (before August 2024)

Researchers and academics

BENEFIT:

Türkiye Scholarships considers everything that international students will need during their academic studies while discovering Türkiye and acquiring new skills.

University and Department Placements

Provides university and department placements unlike other higher education scholarship programs.

Tuition Fee Coverage

Covers tuition fees.

Language Learning Support

Allows you to learn the language of the country study with a 1-year Turkish language course. This diversifies resources in academic research and enhances daily life.

Accommodation Assistance

Provides accommodation for students arriving in a new country

Travel Support

Supports you on your journey to Turkey and upon returning to your country after the education period, covering your once-off flight ticket.

Healthcare Benefits

Allows you to access widespread health services when necessary with health insurance.

Monthly Stipend

Also provides a monthly stipend: 3,500 TL at the undergraduate level, 5,000 TL at the Master’s level, and 6,500 TL at the PhD level per month

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