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Türkiye Burslari Scholarships 2027 in Turkey (Fully Funded)

Türkiye’s flagship government scholarship covers full tuition, a monthly stipend of up to TL 9,000, free accommodation, health insurance, flights and a one-year Turkish language course — one free application for up to 12 university programmes. One honest caveat: the 2027 call has not yet been formally published as of October 2026, so this is a preparation guide based on the official annual calendar — the application window is expected from 10 January to 20 February 2027.

Expected Jan 2027 · 84 days to go Open Updated 16 Oct 2026 By Türkiye Burslari
Award
Full tuition + placement One application places you at a Turkish university and department — you rank up to 12 programmes; no separate university application or fee
Monthly stipend
TL 4,500–9,000/month Associate’s/bachelor’s TL 4,500, master’s TL 6,500, PhD TL 9,000 (official 2026 figures; merit-track scholars receive 2×)
Housing + insurance
Free dormitory + health cover Free accommodation, general health insurance, and a once-off flight ticket on arrival plus a return ticket at graduation
Language course
1-year Turkish course Compulsory free Turkish language year for awardees without a C1 Turkish certificate, before the degree starts
Who it is for
All countries except Türkiye 70% associate’s/bachelor’s, 75% master’s/PhD, 90% for Medicine/Dentistry/Pharmacy; age under 21 / 30 / 35 at the application deadline
Application
Free via TBBS One centralized online application — no intermediaries, no agents, no application fee; shortlisted candidates are interviewed

About the scholarship

Türkiye Burslari (Türkiye Scholarships) is the Turkish government’s international scholarship programme for full-time associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and PhD study at Turkish universities. It is one of the genuinely fully-funded government scholarships in the world: tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance and flights are all covered, and the whole process runs through a single free online application — there is no application fee, no agents, and no separate university application.

The honesty note first: the 2027 call has not yet been formally announced as of 18 October 2026. Türkiye Scholarships runs a fixed annual calendar — the 2026 window was 10 January to 20 February 2026, and the standing calendar keeps that same General Application Period every year — so the 2027 window is expected from 10 January to 20 February 2027. Treat every date below as "expected until published" and confirm on turkiyeburslari.gov.tr when the 2027 call goes live. (Several aggregators already advertise "2027 applications announced" — that claim is extrapolated, not backed by a published official call.)

What the scholarship pays

  • Full tuition fee coverage — plus university and department placement: you rank up to 12 programmes in your single application.
  • Monthly stipend: TL 4,500/month (associate’s/bachelor’s), TL 6,500/month (master’s), TL 9,000/month (PhD) — per the official benefits figures (2026), with merit-track scholars receiving 2× the standard stipend.
  • Free accommodation (university dormitory housing).
  • General health insurance.
  • Flights: a once-off flight ticket on arrival in Türkiye and a return ticket upon graduation.
  • Free 1-year Turkish language course — compulsory for all awardees without a C1 Turkish certificate, completed before the degree programme begins.

A note on stipend figures: two aggregator sites claim higher amounts (TL 6,500/9,500/13,000) with no official citation. This article uses the official 4,500/6,500/9,000 figures, independently confirmed by the University of St. Gallen’s funding database (updated January 2026).

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: citizens of all countries except Türkiye. Dual nationals holding Turkish citizenship are not eligible. You must not already be enrolled in a Turkish university at the same study level, and you cannot apply for a level you have already studied in Türkiye.
  • Graduation: already graduated, or due to graduate before the award year.
  • Academic minimums: 70% for associate’s/bachelor’s, 75% for master’s and PhD, 90% for Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy.
  • Age limits (at the application deadline): bachelor’s under 21, master’s under 30, PhD under 35, research track under 45 (per the official criteria page; some aggregators vary on the research-track figure).
  • Researchers and academics are eligible for the research track.

Documents you will need

From the official "Application in 5 Steps" page:

  • Valid identity document / ID card / passport.
  • A photograph taken within the last 1 year.
  • National exam results (if any).
  • Diploma or temporary graduation certificate.
  • Official transcript.
  • International exam results (GRE, GMAT, SAT, etc.) — if required by your chosen university/programme.
  • International language test results (TOEFL, DELF, etc.) — if required by your chosen programme.
  • For PhD applicants: a research-topic proposal and a written example of research you have carried out.

How to apply

  1. Watch turkiyeburslari.gov.tr for the 2027 call — expected to open around 10 January 2027.
  2. Register in TBBS (the Türkiye Scholarships Application System at tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr) — it is free, and there are no legitimate intermediaries or agents.
  3. Complete the single centralized application: personal details, academic background, documents, and your ranking of up to 12 programmes/universities.
  4. Submit within the window — the system closes when the General Application Period ends; late applications are not accepted.
  5. Attend the interview if shortlisted (evaluation March–April, interviews April–June per the official calendar).
  6. Results are published in early August, with transfers to Türkiye in September — awardees without C1 Turkish then begin the compulsory language year.

FAQs

Is the 2027 call actually open yet?

Not yet, as of 18 October 2026. The 10 January–20 February 2027 window is expected based on the official standing annual calendar (the 2026 window ran 10 Jan–20 Feb 2026). Confirm on turkiyeburslari.gov.tr when the call is published.

Is the application really free?

Yes — TBBS is free and Türkiye Scholarships states there are no intermediaries or agents. Anyone asking for a fee in its name is running a scam.

What does "fully funded" cover here?

Full tuition, a TL 4,500–9,000/month stipend by level, free dormitory housing, health insurance, a once-off arrival flight plus return at graduation, and the free Turkish language year.

Can I apply if I already study in Türkiye?

Only if you are applying for a higher level than you currently hold — you cannot be enrolled at the same study level, and you cannot repeat a level already studied in Türkiye.

Do I need to know Turkish?

No — awardees without a C1 certificate complete a free compulsory 1-year Turkish course before their degree starts.

Why do some sites show higher stipends?

Two aggregators claim TL 6,500/9,500/13,000 with no official citation. The official figures — independently confirmed by the University of St. Gallen funding database — are TL 4,500/6,500/9,000.

Verified 18 Oct 2026 against turkiyeburslari.gov.tr: the official 2026 call announcement (10 Jan–20 Feb 2026 window, one period for international students from all countries), the official annual calendar (General Application Period Jan 10–Feb 20; evaluation Mar–Apr; interviews Apr–Jun; results early Aug; transfers Sep), the "Application in 5 Steps" page (document list, mandatory 1-year Turkish course), and the official eligibility criteria page (70%/75%/90% minimums; age under 21 UG / 30 master’s / 35 PhD / 45 research; all countries except Türkiye; no dual Turkish citizens). Stipend figures 4,500/6,500/9,000 TL from the official benefits page, independently confirmed by the University of St. Gallen funding database (updated 12.01.2026). 2027 dates explicitly framed as expected (call not yet published); aggregator "2027 announced" claims and higher stipend figures rejected as unconfirmed.

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