YBB - The Turkiye Burslari Scholarship 2026 provides a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue higher education in Turkey. Funded by the Turkish government, this prestigious program allows students to study at top universities across Turkey while receiving comprehensive financial support.
The scholarship supports Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs and attracts thousands of applicants each year. With full tuition coverage, monthly stipends, accommodation, and airfare, Turkiye Burslari removes financial barriers and enables students to focus on academic and personal growth.
Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: Turkey
- Host Institutions: Leading universities across Turkey
- Study Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Scholarship Duration
- Bachelor’s Degree: 4–5 years
- Master’s Degree: 2–3 years
- PhD Programs: 3–4 years
Benefits of the Turkiye Burslari Scholarship
The Turkiye Burslari Scholarship offers extensive benefits to support students throughout their studies:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Free accommodation (on-campus or approved housing)
- Monthly stipend:
- Bachelor’s: 1,000 TL
- Master’s: 1,500 TL
- PhD: 1,800 TL
- One-year free Turkish language course
- Round-trip airfare
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Social, cultural, and academic activities
- Lifetime access to the Turkey Alumni Network
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements to qualify for the Turkiye Burslari Scholarship:
- Hold citizenship of a country other than Turkey
- Not be currently enrolled in a Turkish university at the same study level
- Meet minimum academic requirements:
- Bachelor’s: at least 70%
- Master’s and PhD: at least 75%
- Health sciences: at least 90%
- Meet age limits:
- Bachelor’s: under 21 years old
- Master’s: under 30 years old
- PhD: under 35 years old
- Research scholarships: under 50 years old
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and upload the following documents through the official portal:
- Passport or national identity document
- Recent photograph
- Diploma or temporary graduation certificate
- Academic transcripts
- National or international exam results (if applicable)
- Language proficiency certificates (if required)
- Research proposal or writing sample for PhD applicants
How to Apply for the Turkiye Burslari Scholarship
Follow these steps to submit your application successfully:
- Create an Account
Register at the official Turkiye Burslari system:
https://tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/ - Complete the Application Form
Enter your personal details, academic background, and preferred study programs. - Upload Required Documents
Ensure all files are clear, complete, and correctly formatted. - Write a Letter of Intent
Explain your academic goals, career plans, and motivation to study in Turkey. - Submit Your Application
Review all information carefully before final submission.
Application Deadline
The application period for the Turkiye Burslari Scholarship 2025–26 runs from:
10 January 2025 to 20 February 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
Apply now : https://tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/
