Turkeys Schalorships

 [Turkiye Burslari (Turkiye's Scholarships) Open 2025]

Dear all, applications for Turkiye Burslari (Turkiye’s Scholarships) for the year 2025 are open from January 10 to February 20, 2025, for the 2025 intake. For guidance, please read below:

Frequently Asked Questions with Answers:

How do I find universities for my department?

Answer: There's no need to search for any university. When you input your educational details in the online application, the system will automatically display all universities in Turkey related to your department, allowing you to select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 12 universities.

Are IELTS/TOEFL/GRE/GMAT/SAT/MCAT scores compulsory for application?

Answer: No, they are not compulsory. However, having these scores and uploading them during your application process can enhance your chances of winning this scholarship. Please note that in Turkey, only TOEFL scores are accepted.

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Link: https://goo.gl/6tb1Vq

Are scholarships available for MBBS/BDS programs?

Answer: Yes, but applicants need to have a 90% grade in the 12th grade.

How do I fill out the Education Information section?

Answer: Ortaokul Section: If you are applying for BSc/MBBS/BDS/MS/PhD, there is no need to fill out the ortaokul section. This section is specifically for students applying to the Diyanet Foundation or International Imam Hatip High School Scholarships.

High School Section: Ideally, you should merge your 10th and 12th-grade transcripts and certificates and upload them in the High School section.

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Associate  Degree Section: This section is for those who have diploma of two years that may prepare students for a career or to transfer into a bachelor's degree program. Those who upload 10th and 12th details in High School Section should keep blank this Section. However, If a student upload 10th details in High School Section and 12th details in Associate  Degree Section, then there would no issue. Uploading of documents is important. YTB (Turkey scholarship council) will decide on the documents you upload to the system.   

6. How many recommendation letters/reference letters need for the application?

Answer: Those who are applying for MS/PhD should upload two recommendation letters. Those who are applying for BSc/MBBS/BDS should upload at least one recommendation letter. After submitting the application, your referee (academic teacher, Professor, etc) will receive an email to verify the  recommendation letter. The referee will not need to upload the recommendation letter again. There is no need to send letters by post. 

7. Should I take an acceptance from a Turkish university/professor?

Answer: No, you should not. You will be placed in a university and program of your choice when you are granted the scholarship.

8. Is it possible to study in a language other than Turkish in Turkish universities?

Answer: In Turkish universities the medium of instruction is generally in Turkish. However, some departments and universities offer programs in foreign languages such as English, French and German. The candidates who want to study in a language other than Turkish need to have an internationally recognized certificate to prove their language proficiency. The certificate should be valid and must be uploaded to the system during the application.

9. I can't speak Turkish. Is this a disadvantage for me to study in Turkey?

Answer: This is not a disadvantage at all. The candidates are not required to know Turkish for the application. The Scholarships also include a Turkish language education for the candidates before they start their studies (including those who are placed in a program, whose of medium of instruction is other than Turkish).

10. What types of scholarships are available to me?

Answer: Türkiye Scholarships is offered for undergraduate, graduate, Ph.D., proficiency in art, and research level.

11. I do not have any information about Turkish universities. Where and how can I get information?

Answer: The candidates can acquire all the information that they need from the websites of the listed universities. Link: https://www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/

12. What is the age condition for this scholarship?

Answer: An applicant should not more than 21 for undergraduate. Maximum age for MS is 30, 35 for PhD and 45 for research applicants. 

13. What is the value/package of this scholarship?

Answer: Kindly read here: https://goo.gl/eXMxgH

14. Can an applicant apply with old account?

Answer: Yes, an applicant should apply with old account. There is no need to make a new account.

15. What is the selection criteria of this scholarship? 

Answer: The selection of candidates is carried out according to academic achievement and interview performance. Türkiye Scholarships is a program based on academic success of the candidates. Academic criteria of the applicants will be measured according to these documents:

• Diploma Grade

• General Average Grades Received Until The Last Term (*)

• University Entrance Exam Grade (if any)

• High School Graduation Exam / Baccalaureate Grade (if any)

• International Test Score (if any)

• Other Academic Assessment Score

(*) cumulative GPA

Candidates must have at least

• For Undergraduate degree applications 70 %

• For Master’s degree and Ph.D. Degree applications 75 %

• For Medical School applications 90 %

Candidates among those who completed the application fully will be invited to interview according to their academic success.

Interview information will be delivered by e-mails and online application system. Interviews will be held face to face or via communication tools in the countries where Turkish Consulates or Embassies don’t exist.

16. Can I apply without Passport?

Answer:  If you do not currently have a passport, you can upload an approved document issued by the official authorities in your country, such as birth certificate, driver's license, CNIC.

17. Can I apply with expired passport?

Answer: Yes, you can apply with expired passport, but please apply for renew your passport as soon as possible.

Short film Turkey Scholarship: https://goo.gl/b89i5Y

First do registration here (for new applications): https://tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/auth/register

and then Login: https://tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/

Thank you