Türkiye Bursları Scholarship 2026

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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Turkey
Region
Middle East
Institution
Turkish universities
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

The Government of Turkey is currently accepting applications for their fully financed and highly esteemed scholarship program, the Türkiye Bursları Scholarship 2026. Through the program, international students can enroll in prestigious Turkish universities to pursue bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. There is no application fee at any point during the process, and students from all nations and academic backgrounds are welcome to apply.

The fact that IELTS is not required for application is one of the main benefits of the Türkiye Bursları Scholarship. A complimentary one-year Turkish language course is given to chosen applicants, allowing them to easily integrate into Turkish society and academia. It is one of the biggest fully financed scholarship programs in the world, with about 5,000 students chosen each year from all over the world.

The scholarship provides complete financial assistance, which includes round-trip travel, free lodging, health insurance, a monthly stipend, and full tuition coverage. Along with academic advantages, researchers engage in social, cultural, and networking events that provide them the chance to learn about Turkey’s rich history and form enduring international relationships.

Host Country: Turkey

University: Turkish universities

Opportunity Type: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral

Eligibility Country: International Students

Financial Coverage: Fully Funded

Deadline: 20th February 2026

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Requirements & preparation

Review eligibility, benefits, and documents before you apply

Eligibility criteria

6 requirements to review

  • All nationalities are eligible to apply for the scholarship, with the exception of Turkish nationals.
  • Note — Only bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs are open to candidates.
  • Also, The scholarship application covers university placement, therefore there’s no need to apply individually to any Turkish university.
  • Plus, Graduate programs are open to those who have completed at least 70% of their prior coursework.
  • Requirement: Master’s and PhD programs demand a minimum academic score of 75%.
  • A minimum 90% academic record is required for admission to programs in the health sciences, such as medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy.

Benefits & funding

8 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Plus, Tuition paid in full.
  • Requirement: Free lodging for the duration of the research.
  • A monthly support for daily expenses.
  • Note — Free Turkish language instruction for a year.
  • Also, Round-trip airfare.
  • Plus, All-inclusive health coverage.
  • Requirement: Engaging in cultural and social activities.
  • Access to the Türkiye Alumni Network for life.

Required documents

Prepare these before you apply

  1. 1Also, National identity document.
  2. 2Plus, Passport.
  3. 3Requirement: Recent photograph.
  4. 4National examination results.
  5. 5Note — Diploma.
  6. 6Also, Temporary graduation certificate (if applicable).
  7. 7Plus, Academic transcript.
  8. 8Requirement: International examination results (if applicable).
  9. 9International language test results (if available).
  10. 10Note — Research proposal.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationJan 12, 2026
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Turkey · Middle East

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Next step

Ready to apply?

Use the official application website to submit your application directly to the program organizer. The link opens in a new tab so you can keep this guide open.

https://glorno.com/index.php/2026/01/13/turkiye-burslari-scholarship-2026-fully-funded/

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