The Turkey Government Scholarship (Türkiye Bursları) 2026 is a fully funded program for international students who wish to study at top Turkish universities. The scholarship supports Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD studies and offers generous financial benefits along with a one-year Turkish language program.
Programs & Fields Offered.
Turkey Government Scholarship covers almost all academic disciplines, including:
- Biotechnology
- Engineering & Computer Engineering
- Biochemistry & Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Physics
- Food Engineering
- Mathematics
- Medicine & Health Sciences
Program Duration
- Bachelor’s: 4 years + 1 year Turkish language
- Master’s: 2 years + 1 year Turkish language
- PhD: 4 years + 1 year Turkish language
(Duration may vary depending on the program)
Scholarship Coverage (Fully Funded)
The scholarship provides the following benefits:
- University & program placement
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Monthly stipend:
- Undergraduate: 4,500 TL/month
- Master’s: 6,500 TL/month
- PhD: 9,000 TL/month
- Return flight ticket
- Free accommodation
- Health insurance
- One-year Turkish language course
Scholarship Summary
- Study Levels: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
- Host Institutions: Various Turkish Universities
- Study Location: Turkey
- Scholarship Type: Government-Funded (Türkiye Bursları)
- Application Period: 10 January – 20 February 2026
Eligibility Criteria
General Requirements
- Open to students from all countries
- Required language: English or Turkish
- Applicants must be in good physical & mental health
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor’s applicants: Minimum 70%
- Master’s & PhD applicants: Minimum 75%
- Health Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy): Minimum 90%
Age Limits
- Undergraduate: Under 21 years
- Master’s: Under 30 years
- PhD: Under 35 years
How to Apply:
- Step 1:
- Create an account on the Türkiye Bursları official application portal
- Step 2:
- Choose your degree level and preferred universities/programs
- Step 3:
- Upload all required documents and submit your application
- Step 4:
- Shortlisting, interviews (if required), and final selection
