Fully-Funded Türkiye Bursları Scholarships for Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD (2027/2028 Intake)

When it comes to comprehensive international higher education, few programs match the reach and generosity of Türkiye Bursları (Türkiye Scholarships). Funded directly by the Government of the Republic of Türkiye, this premier scholarship program provides fully funded study opportunities for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral (PhD) degrees at leading Turkish public and private universities .Comprehensive

Because Türkiye Bursları operates on a single unified annual application window, typically opening every January and running through mid-February. Now is the ideal time to organize your academic portfolio and draft your letter of intent.

Comprehensive Financial Benefits

The Türkiye Bursları fellowship provides an all-inclusive financial and logistical support package throughout your studies:

1. 100% Tuition Exemption: Full tuition coverage at top-tier Turkish state and foundation universities.
2. Monthly Living Allowance: Regular monthly stipends awarded across all levels (6,500 TL for Bachelor’s, 9,500 TL for Master’s, and 13,000 TL for PhD candidates).
3. Free Accommodation: Guaranteed free housing in government/KYK student dormitories or supplementary housing allowances.
4. Travel Expenses: Fully covered round-trip airfare ticket (arrival to Türkiye and return upon graduation).
5. Health Insurance: Full state health insurance coverage providing access to public medical care.
6. 1-Year Turkish Language Course (TÖMER): A complimentary, mandatory 1-year language preparatory program for all recipients, regardless of degree medium.

Key Eligibility Criteria

To ensure your application meets official government selection standards, you must fulfill the following baseline criteria:

Target Degrees: Bachelor’s degrees (4–6 years), Master’s degrees (2 years), or PhD programs (4 years).

Academic Minimums:

1. Bachelor’s Applicants: Minimum 70% cumulative academic performance.
2. Master’s & PhD Applicants: Minimum 75% cumulative academic performance.
3. Health Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy): Minimum 90% academic score.

Age Limits (Calculated as of the application year):

• Bachelor’s: Under 21 years old.

• Master’s: Under 30 years old.

• PhD: Under 35 years old.

Nationality: Open to citizens of all foreign countries (Turkish citizens and dual Turkish status holders are ineligible).

Main Academic Disciplines Covered:

1. Engineering, Computer Science & Technology
2. Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy & Public Health
3. Economics, Business Administration & Finance
4. International Relations, Political Science & Law
5. Agricultural, Environmental & Life Sciences
6. Humanities, Social Sciences, Fine Arts & Education

Required Application Documents:

Applications are submitted centrally through the online Türkiye Scholarships Application System (TBBS). Prepare the following official files:

• Valid National Passport / ID: Clear scanned copy for verification.
• Academic Diplomas & Transcripts: Certified copies of official graduation certificates and grade sheets.
• Letter of Intent (Motivation Statement): Answers to structured portal prompts detailing your goals, field relevance, and reasons for choosing Türkiye.
• Letters of Recommendation: Official signed letters from professors or employers with valid contact details.
• Research Proposal (Graduate Tracks Only): A clear academic outline for Master’s thesis or PhD dissertation candidates.
• Optional International Test Scores: SAT, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, or DELF (if required by specific elite program preferences).

Deadlines & Selection Stages

Unlike decentralized schemes, Türkiye Bursları follows a structured global calendar:

• Application Window Opens: Early January.
• Application Submission Deadline: Mid-February.
• Expert Review & Shortlisting: March – May.
• Online & In-Person Interviews: June – July.
• Results Announcement: August.
• Arrival & TÖMER Course Start: September – October.

Official Türkiye Bursları Portal: https://www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/

Application Criteria & Programs: https://www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/scholarshipsprograms

Stay Updated with Kaaj Education

To help our community prepare competitive applications, Kaaj Education hosted an exclusive expert guidance webinar on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The session featured Masouma Habibi, a current student at Bursa Technical University, who shared actionable advice on navigating the application system and building a winning profile.