Turkish Burslari (Türkiye Scholarships) 2026

What is Turkish Burslari?

Türkiye Scholarships, also known as Turkish Burslari, is a government-funded scholarship program offered by the Republic of Turkey. It provides full financial support to outstanding students from around the world to study at top universities in Turkey. Every year, thousands of students from 100+ countries are selected to pursue degrees in fields such as engineering, social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, health, and arts.

🎓 Degree Levels Covered

The Turkish Burslari scholarship is open for:

• Bachelor’s Programs

• Master’s Programs

• PhD/Doctoral Programs

• Short-term Research & Language Programs

💰 What Does the Türkiye Scholarship Cover?

This is a completely free and fully funded scholarship, covering all major expenses:

✅ 100% Tuition Fee
✅ Monthly Stipend
– Undergraduate: 1,000 TL/month
– Master’s: 1,400 TL/month
– PhD: 1,800 TL/month

✅ Accommodation – Free housing in university dorms
✅ Health Insurance – Full medical coverage
✅ Turkish Language Course – 1-year mandatory Turkish course
✅ Flight Tickets – One-time arrival and return airfare
✅ University & Program Placement – Students are placed at top Turkish universities

🌍 Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)

To apply for Türkiye Scholarships, applicants must meet the following basic requirements:

• Citizens of all countries (except Turkish citizens)

• Age requirements:

  • Under 21 for undergraduate

  • Under 30 for master’s

  • Under 35 for PhD

• Minimum academic achievement:

  • 70% for undergraduate programs

  • 75% for master’s and PhD

  • 90% for Health Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy)

• Must not currently be studying in Turkish universities

📚 Popular Programs Offered

You can study in almost every academic discipline, including:

• Medicine & Health Sciences

• Engineering & Technology

• International Relations

• Business & Economics

• Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

• Arts & Humanities

• Islamic Studies

📅 Application Timeline for Türkiye Scholarships 2026

• Application Opening: January 10, 2026

• Deadline: February 20, 2026

• Evaluation & Interview Period: March to July 2026

• Final Results Announcement: August 2026

• University Enrollment & Arrival: September 2026

📝 How to Apply?

The application is completely online and free of cost.

Steps:

1. Visit the official portal: https://www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr

2. Create an account

3. Upload all documents (transcripts, passport, statement of purpose, recommendation letters, etc.)

4. Choose up to 12 university/program preferences

5. Submit before the deadline

Pro Tip: Ensure your Letter of Intent (SOP) and documents are perfectly written – they play a major role in selection.

🧾 Required Documents

• Valid Passport or CNIC

• Educational certificates/transcripts

• Letter of Recommendation (1 or 2)

• Statement of Purpose / Motivation Letter

• Language test scores (if applicable)

• Research Proposal (for PhD)

💬 DSCS Expert Tip:

At DSCS International, we help students prepare strong applications for Turkish Burslari by offering:

• SOP/LOI Writing Assistance

• Document Review

• Program & University Selection

• Application Portal Guidance

• Pre-Departure Counseling

Our students from Pakistan, like Nirmal Johnson, Ali Akmal, and others have successfully secured this prestigious scholarship with our help!

✅ Final Thoughts

The Turkish Burslari 2026 Scholarship is not just a chance to study for free – it's an opportunity to live in a culturally rich country, grow academically, and build an international career. Apply with dedication, and let us at DSCS guide you to success.