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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Through international students studying in Turkey, Turkey’s aim is to raise generations that will
produce solutions to problems of their countries as well as our world, have equality of opportunity
and a supra-national perspective.Turkey has opened its doors to many international students for
their education both in the pre-Republic and the Republic period, scholarships were provided to
those students for them to receive a distinguished education in our country.

While, in 1960s, scholarships were being provided within the framework of bilateral agreements
signed with other states; especially with the support of the late President Turgut Özal, policies
towards international students were systematized for the first time in 1992 and the "Great Student
Project" was initiated.Since the beginning of the 2000s, major developments exhibited in all areas
from Turkey's foreign policy to culture, social policy to economic development; which also
reflected on the international education paradigm of the country and caused important steps to be
taken in the said area.

Within the framework of the tasks entrusted to the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related
Communities following its establishment in 2010, "Türkiye Scholarships" program has been
implemented with our Presidency’s initiatives and in cooperation with all respective agencies in
2012, as a result, higher education scholarships provided by our country for international students
were updated and relaunched under the brand name of Türkiye Scholarships.
ABOUT TURKIYE SCHOLARSHIPS.
With the implementation of Türkiye Scholarships in 2012, which recieved around 40.000
applications in its first year, a rapid increase was witnessed in the application numbers throughout
the years, to reach about 150 thousand applications in 2019.Türkiye Scholarships is a scholarship
program which not only provides financial support but also ensures university placement for
students in their intended program of application. With this feature, it differs from other
scholarship programs in the world. Apart from university education, it is aimed to provide students
with the benefits of social, cultural and academic extra- curricular programs and activities while
they are in Turkey.

Today Türkiye Scholarships is a well-known scholarship program in most countries of different

continents.Offering support also to academicians, researchers and civil servants in other countries,
Türkiye Scholarships program offers various modules for research and Turkish language
education. Close communication with international students is sustained not only during their
education but also after their graduation. Students who have completed their higher education in
Turkey become voluntarily country ambassadors who build bridges of friendship between Turkey

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and their countries. Therefore, the Turkey Alumni network has been established in order to protect
our ties with our alumni around the world.
WHY TURKIYE SCHOLARSHIPS?
A comprehensive and unique scholarship program.
Apart from providing education opportunities at an international caliber as well as a wealth of
knowledge and experience, Turkey offers scholarships to international students from all over the
world to study in the most prestigious universities in Turkey.Turkey opens the doors of its
universities for international students from all around the world with “Türkiye Scholarships”. The
scholarship program provides its recipients with vast opportunities and education in the most
prestigious Turkish universities, helping students gain new perspectives and have a unique
educational experience during their study in Turkey.
Türkiye Scholarships is a government-funded, competitive scholarship program, awarded to
outstanding students to pursue full-time or short-term program at the top universities in
Turkey.Türkiye Scholarships aims to build a network of future leaders committed to strengthening
cooperation among countries and mutual understanding among societies.

What Makes Türkiye Scholarships Unique?

What makes Türkiye Scholarships unique is that it’s not only inclusive of financial support but
also provides university placement to its awardees at all levels of higher education.The scholarship
program offers programs at the 50 top and most prestigious universities in Turkey, and provides a
compulsory one-year Turkish Language Course which ensures that all students acclimatize and
adapt to the social and cultural environment they live in.
Türkiye Scholarships also provides assistance in all the necessary services and procedures for an
international student to feel at home in Turkey. These include, providing a dormitory, health
insurance, student bank account, and a student residence permit, as well as a one-year language
course.
Apart from the basic services and assistance mentioned above, Türkiye Scholarships also offers
social, cultural and academic guidance in the form of congresses, programs, seminars, international
student academies, culture day gatherings, sports and arts related programs as well as training,
internship opportunities, and career orientation programs.
WHAT THE SCHOLARSHIP COVERS.
Turkiye scholarships is the fully funded scholarships which covers:-
Full-Time Programs
1. Undergraduate Scholarship Program
 University and program placement
 Monthly Stipend

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  Tuition Fee
 Once-off Return Flight Ticket
 Health Insurance
 Accomodation
 One year Turkish Language Course

 Length of award: 1 year Turkish Language course + 4-6 years (depending on the normal
duration of the program)

2. Postgraduate Scholarship Program

 University and program placement
 Monthly Stipend
 Tuition Fee
 Once-off Return Flight Ticket
 Health Insurance
 Accomodation
 One year Turkish Language Course

 Length of award:
 Master’s: 1 year Turkish Language course + 2 years
 PhD: 1 year Turkish Language course + 4 years

SHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Türkiye Scholarships offers a range of programs designed for each level of study, providing
different forms of support, ranging from full-time degrees to short-term specialized programs as
well as tailored and partnered programs for specific target groups.Candidates are provided a
university and academic program guide through Türkiye Scholarships Information System (TBBS)
during their application process. The universities and programs offered can also be accessed
through our comprehensive search engine
Full-time programs
These programs refer to full-time degree awards which include Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD
courses.
Undergraduate Scholarship Program,is specifically designed for Bachelor’s degree applicants in
designated courses from engineering to health sciences, humanities to social sciences.Programs
offered in undergraduate level are provided in a guide which you can access in our website as well
as during application in the application system

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.Almost all fields of education are offered except for two-year associate or vocational
degrees.Please check the validity and equivalency of the programs/universities/fields you have
selected in your country before sending your application.
Postgraduate Scholarship Program.
Offers a wide range of programs across social sciences, humanities, natural sciences and
engineering at Master’s and PhD levels.Programs offered in postgraduate level are provided in a
guide which you can access in our website as well as during application in the application system.
Almost all fields of education are offered except for specialization in health sciences.Please check
the validity and equivalency of the programs/universities/fields you have selected in your country
before sending your application.
Universities and departments which candidates can choose will be available according to the
educational background of the candidate.Candidates may only choose universities anddepartments
available to them in the system. An additional choice of university or department that is not
available in the system is not possible.
APPLICATION CRITERIA
Basic Criteria for Applying

 Minimum Academic Criteria:

 Minimum academic achievement for Bachelor’s degree applicants: 70%
 Minimum academic achievement for Master’s and Doctorate degree applicants: 75%
 Minimum academic achievement for Health Science (Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy)
applicants: 90%

 Age Criteria:
 To be under the age of 21 for Undergraduate programs
 To be under the age of 30 for Master’s programs
 To be under the age of 35 for Doctorate programs
 To be under the age of 50 for Research programs

ELIGIBILITY
 Eligible Groups:
 Citizens of all countries
 Graduates or applicants who are able to graduate at the end of the current academic year
(before August 2022)
 Researchers and academicians

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  Non-Eligible Groups:
 Turkish citizens and those who have lost Turkish citizenship
 Students already registered in Turkish universities at the level of study they are applying
for.

 Application Calendar
Turkiye scholarship applications every year opened From 10 January to 20 February.
General Application Period
 Application Period January 10 – February 20
 Evaluation Process March–April-May
 Interview Period June – July
 Announcement of Results Early August
 Initial Procedures: August
 Transfers of Grantees to Türkiye: September

Success Scholarship
 Application Period: October–November
 Evaluation Process and Announcement of Results: November

Research Scholarship
 1st Period
 Application Period: January–March
 Evaluation Process and Announcement of Results: April
 2nd Period
 Application Period: April–June
 Evaluation Process and Announcement of Results: July
 3rd Period
 Application Period: July–September
 Evaluation Process and Announcement of Results: October
 4th Period
 Application Period: October–December
 Evaluation Process and Announcement of Results: January
 Candidates who are selected must take into account that they will receive their results in
the summer months and must make necessary arrangements in their home country so as to
be able to obtain their graduation documents and diplomas before their travel to Turkey.
HOW TO APPLY
NOTE1: Applications can only be made individually through www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr by
the candidates.

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NOTE2: There are no institutions or persons authorized to apply for Türkiye Scholarships.
 Candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the instructions and warnings in the
application system.
 Applicants are required to submit and upload the necessary documents to the application
system.
 Applications delivered by post, courier, or by hand will not be accepted.
 Applications are free of charge. Please do not entertain any third party institutions or
persons who offer to make an application on behalf of you in exchange for a fee.
 Türkiye Scholarships include both scholarship and university placement at the same time.
Applicants will be placed in a university and program among their 12 preferences which
they choose in the application system

 Required Documents
All candidates must submit the following documents during online application:

 A valid National Identification Document OR a valid Passport

 A recent Photo of the candidate (Please note that the photo you upload into the Application
system must be a proper portrait of yourself, candidate photos which are not identifiable
will undermine the evaluation of your application)
 National exam scores (required for candidates who do not possess any international
qualification or certification)
 Diploma or temporary certificate of Graduation
 Academic transcripts (online screenshots and uncertified transcripts will undermine the
evaluation of your application)
 International exam scores (GRE, GMAT, DELF, YDS, YÖS …etc. if required by the
chosen university & program)
 Language test scores (if required by the chosen university & program)

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  A research proposal and an example of your written work (for PhD applicants only)

 5 STEPSTO APPLYING
1. Create your personal account on the Türkiye Scholarships Application System.

2. Upload all required documents. It will also be beneficial for you to include your
extracurricular activities and achievements in different fields.

3. List your dream university and program preferences

4. Write an original letter of intent explaining your preferences, expectations and goals
for the future

5. After reviewing all the stages and documents, approve your application

 Important Details:
 Most programs in Turkish universities are instructed in Turkish. However, some
departments and universities offer programs in English or other languages. Candidates who
wish to study in these programs need to have an internationally recognized language
certificate to prove their language proficiency (TOEFL and other equivalent certificates).
Most of these programs require international admission test scores such as GRE, GMAT,
SAT etc. Candidates can check the language of instruction while selecting the programs in
the application system.
 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.
 All Türkiye Scholarships awardees who do not possess C1 Level Certificate for Turkish
Proficiency (including those who are placed into English or other language taught
programs) must attend a 1-year Turkish Preparatory Course and attain the C1 Level
Certificate by the end of their academic year.

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  Evaluation and Selection Process.
Türkiye Scholarships applications are assessed on the basis of 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. 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:
 Welcome and introduction
 Document check

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  Candidate’s motivation for applying
 Academic knowledge and career goals
 Ending and questions to the committee
NOTE1:Please note that the interview is not indicative of whether the candidate will be
selected or not.
NOTE2: 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.
4. 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 are formed. This final evaluation
stage will assess the overall eligibility and suitability of the candidate for Türkiye Scholarships.
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WEBSITE YA TURKIYE SCHOLARSHIP.AIDHA DOCUMENT HII NIMEANDAA
KUKUWEZESHA WEWE MUOMBAJI KUPATA TAARIFA TU.
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VINGINEVYO.
NB3. KWA TAARIFA ZAID JUU YA UFADHILI HUU TEMBELEA MOJA KWA MOJA
WEBSITE “turkiyeburslari.gov.tr”
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