Türkiye Bursları 2026: Full Scholarship Application Guide

Quick Answer Quick Answer: Türkiye Bursları is a fully funded government scholarship open to international students of all levels. In 2026 it covers tuition, USD 150–450/month stipend, dorm accommodation, health insurance and round-trip flights . Applications open in January , close in February , with interviews in June–July. Eligibility Not a Turkish citizen. Age limits: 21 undergrad, 30 master's, 35 PhD, 45 research. Academic minimums: 70% for undergrad, 75% for master's, 90% for medicine/dentistry. Language: no test required to apply; Turkish prep year provided. Documents Passport / national ID Latest diploma + transcript National exam scores (SAT, GaoKao, ENEM etc. if available) Language proficiency certificates (optional but strong) Reference letters (2) Portfolio (arts / architecture applicants) The Essays That Actually Matter Three short essays. The winners share three traits: (1) a specific reason for Turkey — history, geography, discipline strength; (2) a specific university and program named with rationale; (3) a specific post-graduation plan that ties back to their home country. Interview Tips Online panel of 3 professors. 20–30 minutes. Prepare for: your motivation, your top 3 programs, current affairs in your field, and one hard "why not your own country?" question. Test the Choice Before You Commit Even if you win Türkiye Bursları, you can only pick from your ranked list — visiting campuses before you rank them is a huge advantage. Our campus visit tours handle that in one structured week. Plan a pre-application campus trip →