Türkiye Scholarships is Turkey's flagship government scholarship program, offering fully-funded education to international students from around the world.
The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, health insurance, and a one-time flight ticket. Undergraduate students receive approximately $800/month, master's students $1,100/month, and PhD students $1,600/month.
Applications typically open in January and close in February. The program uses an online portal at turkiyeburslari.gov.tr. You can select up to 12 universities and programs.
Eligibility requires academic excellence (minimum 70% for undergraduate, 75% for graduate), age limits (under 21 for undergrad, under 30 for masters, under 35 for PhD), and you must not already be enrolled in a Turkish university.
Tips for a strong application: write a compelling motivation letter connecting your goals to Turkey, highlight extracurricular activities, get strong reference letters, and prepare for the interview if shortlisted.