Apply for Postgraduate Scholarships in Turkey

Turkish Government is offering fully funded postgraduate scholarships. Scholarships are open for international students from all over the world for postgraduate studies in Turkey. Total four different types of scholarships are available.

Applicants can apply for  only one scholarship programme in accordance with their educational background and academic goals. Applicants must be a bachelor’s or master’s degree holder by 30th of June 2014 at the latest. Application should be submitted till 31st March 2014.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses.
Course Level: The scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate degree level.
Scholarship Provider: Turkish Government
Scholarship can be taken at: Turkey

Eligibility: 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 June 2014 at the latest
-be under the age of 30 for master’s programmes (no earlier than 01.01.1984)
-be under the age of 35 for doctorate programmes (no earlier than 01.01.1979)
-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

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students (Except Turkey) can apply for the scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Turkey Scholarships Postgraduate Programmes are full government funded programmes for successful international students from all over the world for postgraduate studies in Turkey. Postgraduate scholarships are:
Ali Kuçu Science and Technology Scholarship Programme, bni Haldun Social Sciences Scholarship Programme,Yunus Emre Turkish Language Scholarship Programme and Islamic Theology Scholarship Programme. Candidates can apply only one scholarship programme in accordance with their educational background and academic goals.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Duration of the scholarship for graduate degree students is : 1 year Turkish language course + 1 year scientific preparation ( if necessary ) + educational duration.

What does it cover? The scholarships will cover: Monthly stipend (app. 375 USD for master’s, 500 USD for doctorate)
-Full tuition fee
-Free 1-year Turkish language course
-Free state-run dormitory accommodation
-Round-trip air ticket
-Health insurance

Selection criteria: Firstly, candidates’ academic success and genuineness of the information and documents will be checked. Successful candidates will be invited for face to face or online interviews as a second step.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
-Online application form (provided at the website)
-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

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st March 2014.