About the scholarship
The Sabanci University Scholarship 2027 supports international students admitted to Sabancı University in Istanbul, Türkiye — a private research university whose programmes run entirely in English. Awards cover Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD study across engineering and natural sciences, arts and social sciences, and the Sabancı Business School.
There is no separate scholarship application: every international applicant who meets the admission requirements is automatically evaluated by the Scholarship Committee. Awards are limited and competition is keen — early applicants get priority consideration.
Eligibility
- International student from any country, applying for Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD admission.
- Meet the academic admission requirements of the chosen programme.
- Selection is merit-based: academic background, transcripts, exam scores, reference letters, interview results and evidence of achievement (competition prizes, Olympiad certificates).
- English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL iBT) unless exempted by institutional criteria.
Benefits
- Full tuition fee waiver for the regular duration of study.
- Monthly stipend (reported: 2,500 TL/month for 10 months for Master’s; 3,000 TL/month for 12 months for PhD).
- Dormitory accommodation for dormitory-scholarship recipients.
- Scholarship continues for the regular education period once awarded.
Documents required
- Online admission application
- Academic transcripts
- Exam results (as required by programme)
- Reference letters
- English proficiency proof
- Evidence of academic achievement (competitions, Olympiads, prizes)
How to apply
- Apply on the official portalUndergraduate or graduate application — upload all achievement documents; you may also tick the scholarship-consideration option, though evaluation is automatic either way.
- Submit before 27 Nov 2026Early submission improves scholarship chances.
- Await one offer letterThe scholarship decision arrives together with the admission offer, within several weeks.
FAQs
No. All international applicants are automatically evaluated by the Scholarship Committee.
It is merit-based and tiered: the top tier waives tuition and adds stipend and dormitory. Lower tiers may cover tuition only — check your offer letter.
No. The university states meals and personal expenses are not included.
For the regular duration of your programme, provided you meet the university’s continuation rules.
Verified 16 Oct 2026 via Sabancı University’s official IRO scholarships page (iro.sabanciuniv.edu: automatic evaluation; limited awards; early applicants prioritised) and official FAQ (tuition-waiver basis; dormitory = 4-person room; meals excluded), plus corroborating listings (scholarinfo.net, opportunityportal.info: 27 Nov 2026 deadline).



