Turkiye Burslari Scholarship 2020

Accepting Applications
Applications are invited from international students for 2020 Turkey Scholarship. There are a
wide range of degree course programs offered by Turkish Universities under bachelor, master
and doctoral level to international students under Turkish Scholarship program.

1. How to find universities of my department?

There is no need to find any Turkish university to submit Turkey Scholarship application. The
candidates can use an online portal to submit Turkey Scholarship application for all Turkish
Universities. when you put your education detail in online application the system will show you
automatically all universities in Turkey related to your department and you can select max. 12
and min. 1 university.
2. Is IELTS/TOEFL/GRE/GMAT/SAT/MCAT is compulsory to apply?
NO not compulsory, but if you have these scores and upload while applying, your chances to win
this scholarship becomes more. Keep in mind in Turkey only TOEFL is acceptable.
3. What is Turkish Govt. scholarship, what documents are needed, how to apply,
terms and conditions for scholarship etc?
To apply for a Turkish Scholarship, you need the set of following documents for your application
submission:
• Resume
• Academic degree
• Academic transcript
• Motivation letter
• Statement of purpose
• Photograph
• Experience letters (Optional)

4. MBBS/BDS Turkey scholarships available or not?

Yes, Turkey Scholarships for MBBS or BDS are available, but need 90% in 12th grade due to high
selection criteria.
5. How to fill Education Information?
Ortaokul Section: If you are applying for BSc/MBBS/BDS/MS/PhD then there is no need to fill
ortaokul. This section is added only for those students who apply to Diyanet Foundation,
International Imam Hatip High School Scholarships. High School Section: Ideally, one should
merge 10th and 12th grades transcripts and certificates and upload in High school section.
Associate Degree Section: This section is for those who have diploma of two years that may
prepare students for a career or to transfer into a bachelor's degree program. Those who upload
10th and 12th details in High School Section should keep blank this Section. However, If a
student upload 10th details in High School Section and 12th details in Associate Degree Section,
then there will be no issue. Uploading of documents is important. YTB (Turkey scholarship
council) will decide on the documents you upload to the system.
6. How many recommendation letters/reference letters need for the application?
Those who are applying for MS/PhD should upload two recommendation letters. Those who are
applying for BSc/MBBS/BDS should upload at least one recommendation letter. After
submitting the application, your referee (academic teacher, Professor, etc) will receive an email
to verify the recommendation letter. The referee will not need to upload the recommendation
letter again.
7. Should I take an acceptance from a university after being granted the
Scholarships?
No, you should not. You will be placed in a university and program of your choice when you are
granted the scholarship.
8. Is it possible to study in a language other than Turkish in Turkish universities?
In Turkish universities the medium of instruction is generally in Turkish. However, some
departments and universities offer programs in foreign languages such as English, French and
German. The candidates who want to study in a language other than Turkish need to have an
internationally recognized certificate to prove their language proficiency. The certificate should
be valid and must be uploaded to the system during the application.
9. I can't speak Turkish. Is this a disadvantage for me to study in Turkey?
This is not a disadvantage at all. The candidates are not required to know Turkish for the
application. The Scholarships also include a Turkish language education for the candidates
before they start their studies (including those who are placed in a program, and its medium of
instruction is other than Turkish).
10. What types of scholarships are available to me?
Türkiye Scholarships is offered for undergraduate, graduate, Ph.D., proficiency in art, and
research level.
11. I do not have any information about Turkish universities. Where and how can I
get information?
The Turkey Scholarship candidates can acquire all the information from Turkish University
enrollment section of our website.
12. What is the age condition for this scholarship?
An applicant of Turkish Scholarship should not more than 21 for undergraduate. Maximum age
for MS is 30, 35 for PhD and 45 for research applicants.
13. What is the value/package of Turkey scholarship?
Turkey Scholarship offer free education, monthly stipend (living allowance), free
accommodation and other expenses during the course of your stay in a Turkish University. You
may read detailed guide on Turkey Scholarship benefits here.
14. Can an applicant apply with old Turkey Scholarship account?
Yes, the Turkey Scholarship applicant can apply with old account. There is no need to make a
new account to apply for Turkiye Burslari Scholarship.
1. What is the selection criteria of Turkey scholarship?
The selection of candidates for the Turkey Scholarship is carried out according to academic
achievement and interview performance. Türkiye Scholarships is a program based on academic
success of the candidates.
Academic criteria of the applicants will be measured according to these documents:
• Diploma Grade
• General Average Grades Received Until the Last Term (*)
• University Entrance Exam Grade (if any)
• High School Graduation Exam / Baccalaureate Grade (if any)
• International Test Score (if any)
• Other Academic Assessment Score (*) cumulative GPA Candidates must have at least
• For Undergraduate degree applications 70 %
• For Master’s degree and Ph.D. Degree applications 75 %
• For Medical School applications 90 % Candidates among those who completed the
application fully will be invited to interview according to their academic success. ---------
Interview information will be delivered by e-mails and online application system. Interviews
will be held face to face or via communication tools in the countries where Turkish Consulates
or Embassies don’t exist.

You may also read about how to apply for Turkey Student VISA on our guidebook here.
Thank you Best Regards, Turkey Burslari Scholarship Team.