Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları) 2027 - Fully Funded Study in Türkiye

About the Scholarship

Türkiye Bursları is the Turkish government's flagship scholarship, run by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB). What makes it unusual among national scholarship programmes is that it bundles admission and funding into one application: successful candidates receive not just money but also university and department placement in Türkiye. Applications are submitted online, free of charge, directly to YTB - no agents, no university portals, no application fee.

The programme runs at associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level, and it also carries separate research tracks. For many students from South Asia, Africa and the Middle East it is one of the few scholarships that combines a genuine full-ride package with placement at Turkish state universities without requiring a separate admission process.

What the Scholarship Covers

Benefits package (current published rates)

Component	Details
Monthly stipend	TL 6,500 undergraduate, TL 9,500 master's, TL 13,000 doctoral - amounts are revised periodically, so confirm the figure for 2027 on the official page.
Accommodation	Free accommodation in state dormitories.
Tuition	University tuition fees covered - the scholarship pays the university, not you.
Language course	A one-year Turkish language course (Türkçe) before or alongside studies.
Health insurance	Public health insurance for the duration of the scholarship.
Flight	One-off international flight ticket to and from Türkiye.
Placement	University and department placement arranged through the scholarship system.

Eligibility and Requirements

Key criteria

Criterion	Requirement
Citizenship	Non-Turkish citizens (and non dual citizens with Türkiye); there is no country-based quota system.
Academic average	Minimum grade thresholds apply by level - for graduate applications the current threshold is 75%; check the official criteria page for your level.
Age	Age ceilings apply per level under the current rules; confirm the exact figures on the official site before applying.
Other	Applicants must not be Turkish university students at the time of application; graduates may apply.

Application Timeline

Expected 2027 round

Stage	Details
Window	Applications typically run from 10 January to 20 February; the 2027 closing date is 20 February 2027.
Shortlist	Candidates shortlisted by field and country quotas.
Interviews	Online or in-person interviews for shortlisted candidates (usually spring).
Results	Final results and placements announced in summer, with arrival and language course in the months that follow.

How to Apply

Create an application account on the official Türkiye Bursları website, complete the single online form, and upload transcripts, diplomas or enrolment certificates, an identification document and a photo. You can list university preferences in order, and a short personal statement plus (for some tracks) a research proposal matters for selection. Because the form ranks candidates on academic record plus statement quality, spend your effort on those two documents rather than on extra certificates.

A Note on Realism

Türkiye Bursları is highly competitive - hundreds of thousands of applications arrive each year for a limited number of awards. Apply, but treat it as one track among several: the same profile that fits this programme also suits Hungary's Stipendium Hungaricum, various Chinese government scholarship routes and the DAAD EPOS catalogue, all of which run on similar timelines.

Official Link

• Official advert and application (verified link)
• Full-time scholarship programmes and benefit amounts (official)
• Why Türkiye Scholarships - official benefits overview

English language requirements

Türkiye Bursları does not require an IELTS or TOEFL certificate at the application stage. Language certificates only become relevant later if the university programme you are placed into asks for proof of English or Turkish proficiency.

About Türkiye Scholarships (YTB)

Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları) is the Turkish government's flagship scholarship programme, run by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB). It provides fully funded study at all levels - including university placement, monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance and flights - for international students.

Official website: https://www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr

Contact

Questions about this position, eligibility or the application process should be raised through the contact channel given on the official announcement page (see the Official Link section above). Always quote the position reference in your message so the admissions or HR team can route your enquiry quickly.

Important Notes

• Application deadline: 20 February 2027 - late or incomplete applications are normally not considered.
• Listing details were recorded from the official source at the time of publication; always confirm the latest requirements on the official page before applying.
• Prepare the documents listed in the eligibility and application sections before starting the online form - transcripts, CV and references take the longest to collect.

Application guides

• Scholarship Application Rejected? 12 Problems to Check Before Reapplying
• University Motivation Letter: Explain Your Preparation and Course Choice
• A 12-Month Study Abroad Application Plan for Master's and PhD Applicants