Türkiye Scholarships 2026: requirements, how to apply, what it covers

Short answer: Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları) is the Turkish government’s scholarship for international students. It typically covers tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, a flight ticket and a one-year Turkish language course. Applications are online, usually once a year around January–February.

Türkiye is one of the closest and most convenient destinations for students from Azerbaijan in terms of language, culture and distance. This article explains the general structure of the program. Exact dates, age limits and grade requirements can change every year, so follow the official site turkiyeburslari.gov.tr.

What the scholarship covers

• Tuition: fully covered.
• Monthly stipend: varies by degree level.
• Accommodation: dormitory place or housing support.
• Health insurance.
• Round-trip ticket.
• Turkish language course: usually one year before the program.

Which degree levels?

There are separate categories for bachelor’s, master’s, PhD and research scholarships. Each level has its own age limit and minimum academic average; check the official announcement.

How to apply

1. Online registration. Create an account on the official site and fill in the application form.
2. Documents. Passport/ID, school certificate or diploma, transcript, photo, sometimes a language certificate and reference letters.
3. University choice. You list your preferred universities and programs in the application.
4. Evaluation. Applications are shortlisted mainly on academic performance.
5. Interview. Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview.
6. Results and placement. Successful applicants are placed in a university under the scholarship.

Tips

• Prepare your documents before the call opens, not on the last day.
• Make your chosen programs consistent with each other.
• Prepare a specific answer to “why Türkiye, why this field?” for the interview.
• Apply to alternative scholarships as a backup.

FAQ

Is Türkiye Scholarships the same as the Azerbaijani State Program?

No. Türkiye Scholarships is funded by the Turkish government, the State Program by the Azerbaijani government. Each has its own rules.

Do I need to speak Turkish?

No, a one-year language course is normally part of the program, but learning in advance helps.

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Note: EDDE Global is an independent education company and is not affiliated with Türkiye Scholarships. Conditions and dates may change; check turkiyeburslari.gov.tr for exact details.