Turkish Government Scholarships for International Students, 2016

Applications are invited for Turkish Government scholarships available for international students for the year 2016. Scholarships are available for undergraduate, master or PhD programmes at the prestigious Turkish universities.

The main objective of the university is to provide high quality, comprehensive educational and training opportunities that are compatible to changing needs of the students.

International students in Turkey, as well as the unique nature of a quality education, satisfy a deep-rooted history and a rich culture medium as well as the hospitable nature of the people and the historical value and economic living conditions, Turkey is one of the best choices for training.

Most programmes in Turkish universities are instructed in Turkish. However, some departments and universities offer programmes in English, French or Arabic. The candidates who want to study in these languages need to have an internationally recognized certificate to prove their language proficiency. Also, most of these foreign language programmes may ask international admission test scores such as GRE, GMAT, SAT etc.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for undergraduate, master or PhD programmes at the prestigious Turkish universities.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in all subjects.

Scholarship Award: The Scholarship Covers…
-Monthly stipend (600 TL for undergraduate, 850 TL for master and 1.200 TL for PhD )
-Full tuition fee
-1-year Turkish language course
-Free accommodation
-Round-trip air ticket
-Health insurance.

Scholarship can be taken at: Turkey

Eligibility: To be eligible for Undergraduate Programmes, applicants must;
-be a citizen of a country other than Turkey (Anyone holding or ever held Turkish citizenship before cannot apply),
-not be a registered student in Turkish universities at the level of study they are applying,
-be have graduated or are likely to graduate from a secondary education institution,
-born no earlier than 01.01.1995 for undergraduate programmes,
-have at least specified (% 90 for medical sciences, % 70 for other undergraduate programs) cumulative grade point average, diploma grade, national exam or international exam score,
-be in good health
To be eligible for Postgraduate Programmes, applicants must;
-be a citizen of a country other than Turkey (Anyone holding or ever held Turkish citizenship before cannot apply)
-not be a registered student in Turkish universities at the level of study they are applying.
-be a bachelor’s or master’s degree holder by 30th of July 2015 at the latest
-born no earlier than 01.01.1986 for master’s programmes,
-born no earlier than 01.01.1981 for doctorate programmes,
-have at least 75 % cumulative grade point average or diploma grade over their maximum graduation grade or have at least 75 % success in any accepted national or international graduate admissions test.
-be in good health.

Nationality: International students can apply for these Turkish government scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: To be eligible for Undergraduate Programmes, applicants must be have graduated or are likely to graduate from a secondary education institution and born no earlier than 01.01.1995 for undergraduate programmes. To be eligible for Postgraduate Programmes, applicants must be a bachelor’s or master’s degree holder by 30th of July 2015 at the latest and born no earlier than 01.01.1986 for master’s programmes.

English language Requirements: Most programmes in Turkish universities are instructed in Turkish. However, some departments and universities offer programmes in English, French or Arabic. The candidates who want to study in these languages need to have an internationally recognized certificate to prove their language proficiency. Also, most of these foreign language programmes may ask international admission test scores such as GRE, GMAT, SAT etc. Candidates can check the language of instruction while selecting the programmes. All Türkiye Scholarships winners who do not have C1 Level Certificate for Turkish Proficiency (including those who are placed into English, French or Arabic-taught programmes) must attend 1-year Turkish Preparatory Course.

Supporting Material: In addition to the application for the scholarship, the applicant must submit the following documents:
-Undergraduate Level
-Online application
-A copy of a secondary school diploma or document indicating that the candidate is secondary school senior student,
-A certified secondary school transcript (indicating courses taken and relevant grades of the candidate)
-A copy of a valid ID card (passport, national ID, birth certificate etc.)
-Passport photo
-Postgraduate Level
-Online application
-A copy of a bachelor or master’s diploma or document indicating that the candidate is bachelor or master’s senior student
-A certified bachelor and/or master’s transcript (indicating courses taken and relevant grades of the candidate)
-A copy of a valid ID card (passport, national ID, birth certificate etc.)
-Passport photo.

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Application Form

Application Deadline: Applications for Türkiye Scholarships will be received by 29 February-31 March 2016.

Scholarship Link

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