Status: Opening soon. The Türkiye Burslari Scholarship 2027 in Turkey is the Turkish government’s fully funded scholarship for international students, open to applicants from all countries for undergraduate, master’s and PhD study. The general application period for 2027 is 10 January to 20 February 2027, according to the official Türkiye Scholarships application calendar. This article explains the programme as published on the official Türkiye Burslari website, including the benefits, the eligibility rules and the application timeline, so that you can prepare before the window opens.
Türkiye Scholarships is a government-funded, competitive scholarship program awarded to outstanding students and researchers to pursue a full-time or short-term program at the top universities in Türkiye. It aims to build a network of future leaders committed to strengthening cooperation among countries and mutual understanding among societies. One point of comparison is worth understanding: unlike other scholarship programmes, Türkiye Scholarships keeps candidates informed that applicants are not only evaluated on grades but also on extra-curricular activities and leadership, and the programme finds and places selected students at the universities and departments that best match their background and aspirations.
Summary
| Programme | Türkiye Burslari Scholarship 2027 |
|---|---|
| Host country | Türkiye (Turkey) |
| Funded by | Government of the Republic of Türkiye |
| Study level | Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD (full-time); also short-term and research programmes |
| Funding | Fully funded |
| Monthly stipend | 6,500 TL (Associate’s/Bachelor’s), 9,500 TL (Master’s), 13,000 TL (PhD) |
| Application period | 10 January – 20 February 2027 |
| Status | Opening soon (opens 10 January 2027) |
What the scholarship covers
Türkiye Scholarships is described on the official website as a fully funded, high-quality education in Türkiye, and the list of what it covers is set out as a set of ten features of the programme. The scholarship covers university and department placements, so the programme places you at a university and department suited to you, rather than leaving the placement to you. It covers tuition fees. It provides a one-year Turkish language course, so that students who do not know Turkish can study in Turkish before they begin their degree, and it provides accommodation. It provides a general health insurance, a monthly stipend, and a once-off flight ticket to Türkiye and back to your home country at the end of your studies.
It also covers a free professional, academic and cultural programme, and it includes a once-off payment at the beginning of the academic year. The monthly stipend is 6,500 Turkish lira (TL) per month at Associate’s and Bachelor’s levels, 9,500 TL per month at Master’s level, and 13,000 TL per month at PhD level. Those figures are from the official Türkiye Scholarships pages, and they are the figures to budget with. Note that they can change over time, so confirm them on the official site when applications open.
What you can study
Türkiye Scholarships offers Full-Time, Short Term and Joint programmes. The Full-Time programme covers associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and PhD study at Turkish universities. The scholarship also supports short-term study and research, and the Research Scholarship has four application periods each year: January to March, April to June, July to September, and October to December, with evaluation and results announced in the following month. The Success Scholarship, for students already studying in Türkiye, has an application period of October to November, with evaluation and results in November.
For full-time study, you list your preferences in the application, and Türkiye Scholarships finds and places you at a university and department that fits your academic background and your preferences. That placement system is unlike most other scholarship programmes, where you must secure your own university admission before you apply. Here, the single application covers the scholarship and the placement, and the evaluation considers your grades, your achievements and your motivation together.
Who can apply
Türkiye Scholarships is open to citizens of all countries. You must be a graduate or a student who will graduate at the end of the current academic year, before August of the application year. Researchers and academics can apply for the Research Scholarship. There are two firm exclusions: Turkish citizens and those who have lost Turkish citizenship cannot apply, and individuals who are currently enrolled in Turkish universities at the level of education for which they will apply cannot apply either.
The minimum academic achievement is a score of 70% for associate’s and bachelor’s degree applicants, 75% for graduate degree (master’s and PhD) applicants, and 90% for applicants to Health Sciences undergraduate programmes in Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy. The age criteria are: under 21 for associate’s and bachelor’s degree programmes, under 30 for master’s degree programmes, under 35 for PhD programmes, and under 50 for the Research Scholarship. Those age limits are published in the official criteria, and they are checked at the time of application.
Those thresholds are strict, and they decide whether your application is considered at all. A bachelor’s applicant with 69% does not meet the published minimum, and a master’s applicant aged 31 does not meet the age rule. Check the numbers before you apply — and remember that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee selection, because the evaluation also weighs your achievements, your motivation and your extra-curricular activities.
Deadline and timeline: 2027 cycle
The general application period for the 2027 cycle is 10 January to 20 February, according to the official application calendar. The evaluation process follows in March and April, interviews take place in April to June, results are announced in early August, initial procedures are completed in August, and transfers of grantees to Türkiye take place in September. That timetable means a successful applicant will know the result in early August and travel to Türkiye in September to begin study.
Because the application window is only about six weeks long, and because it is the only general application window each year, preparation matters more than speed. Gather your transcripts, your diplomas or a statement that you will graduate before August, your identification documents, and the other material the online application asks for before 10 January, and use the window itself to complete and check the application rather than to assemble documents. The application is made online, through the official Türkiye Burslari application portal, and it accepts applications in English, Turkish, Arabic, French, Russian, Bosnian, Persian and Spanish.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Türkiye Burslari Scholarship fully funded?
Yes. The official website describes it as a fully funded and high-quality education in Türkiye. It covers tuition fees, accommodation, a one-year Turkish language course, health insurance, a monthly stipend and a once-off flight ticket.
How much is the monthly stipend?
6,500 TL per month at Associate’s and Bachelor’s levels, 9,500 TL at Master’s level, and 13,000 TL at PhD level.
What are the minimum grades?
70% for associate’s and bachelor’s applicants, 75% for master’s and PhD applicants, and 90% for Health Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy) undergraduate applicants.
What are the age limits?
Under 21 for associate’s and bachelor’s, under 30 for master’s, under 35 for PhD, and under 50 for the Research Scholarship.
Can Turkish citizens apply?
No. Turkish citizens and those who have lost Turkish citizenship cannot apply.
When does the 2027 application open?
10 January 2027, closing 20 February 2027.
Official source
All benefits, eligibility and deadline details in this article were checked against the official Türkiye Burslari website on 13 November 2026.
Official website: Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Burslari)
Official page: Why Türkiye Scholarships?
Official page: Criteria & Scholarship Programs — Türkiye Scholarships
Official page: Application Calendar — Türkiye Scholarships
Last checked: 13 November 2026. Amounts, dates and criteria can change; the official Türkiye Burslari website is the authority.