Türkiye Burslari Government Scholarship 2026 Now Open for Applications

Applications are now open for the Türkiye Burslari Government Scholarship 2026–2027, one of the most competitive and fully funded opportunities for international students worldwide. This flagship program gives students from any country the chance to study for Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degrees at Türkiye’s top universities—without paying tuition or application fees.

   

Why Türkiye Burslari Stands Out

Most global scholarships come with barriers like IELTS requirements, application fees, or needing a prior admission letter. Türkiye Burslari removes all three.

• No IELTS? You’re still eligible.
• No application fee? It’s completely free.
• No admission letter? University placement is included.

This rare combination makes Türkiye Burslari one of the most accessible fully funded scholarships in the world, opening doors to talented students everywhere—not just the privileged few.

What Makes Türkiye Burslari Different

Türkiye Burslari is more than a tuition waiver. It’s a complete package that covers:

• Full tuition fees
• Monthly living allowance
• Free accommodation in state dormitories
• Health insurance
• Round‑trip airfare to Türkiye
• One‑year fully funded Turkish language program

On top of that, successful candidates are placed directly into universities by the scholarship authority, based on academic background and preferences. No separate admission stress.

Who Can Apply

The scholarship is open to applicants from all countries. Eligible groups include:

• High school graduates applying for Bachelor’s degrees
• Bachelor’s degree holders applying for Master’s programs
• Master’s degree holders applying for PhD programs
• Students seeking associate degree programs

The program looks for academically strong candidates with leadership potential, social engagement, and clear study goals.

Programs Available in 2026

For the 2026 intake, applications are accepted across multiple levels:

• Associate Degree programs
• Bachelor’s (BS) studies
• Master’s (MS, MSc, MA) programs
• Doctoral (PhD) degrees

In addition, Türkiye Scholarships also run Research Scholarships, Success Scholarships, and the KATİP program, each with separate timelines announced through official channels.

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Universities Covered

Türkiye Burslari is offered across more than 200 public universities in Türkiye, including top‑ranked and research‑intensive institutions. Applicants can indicate their preferences, but final placement is handled centrally to ensure fairness and alignment with academic profiles.

Language of Instruction

You can choose between English‑taught or Turkish‑taught programs. For English programs, some universities may request proof of proficiency (like IELTS or TOEFL), but this depends on the program—not the scholarship itself.

If you choose a Turkish‑taught program, you don’t need prior knowledge of the language. The scholarship includes a fully funded one‑year Turkish language course to prepare you for university studies.

Application Fees

There are none. Türkiye Burslari is completely free to apply:

• No application fee
• No processing fee
• No agent or intermediary fee

Applications are submitted directly through the official portal: https://turkiyeburslari.gov.tr.

Centralized Application System

Türkiye Burslari uses a single online system:

• One application for all universities and programs
• No need to apply separately to universities
• University placement included
• No intermediaries required

This streamlined process saves time and reduces complexity for international students.

Application Timeline

For the 2026–2027 intake, applications open worldwide on 10 January 2026 and close on 20 February 2026.

There are no extensions, no second rounds, and no late submissions. Missing the deadline means waiting another year.

Official announcement: https://turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/announcements/turkiye-scholarships-2026-applications-121

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