What it covers
Tuition, accommodation, health insurance, a one-year Turkish language course, a flight at the start and at graduation, and a monthly stipend.
Government of Türkiye · applications 10 Jan–20 Feb
Türkiye Scholarships is the Government of Türkiye's scholarship for international students. It covers tuition, accommodation, health insurance, a one-year Turkish course and flights at the start and end, and pays 6,500 TL a month for bachelor's, 9,500 TL for master's and 13,000 TL for PhD students. Applications open online from 10 January to 20 February.
Written and reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO · Updated
| Funded by | Government of Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Levels | Associate, bachelor's, master's and PhD |
| Covers | Tuition, accommodation, health insurance, one-year Turkish course, flights at the start and end |
| Monthly stipend | 6,500 TL (bachelor's), 9,500 TL (master's), 13,000 TL (PhD) |
| Age | Under 21 (bachelor's), under 30 (master's), under 35 (PhD) |
| Minimum grade | 70% (bachelor's); 75% (master's and PhD) |
| Application window | 10 January–20 February, online on the TBBS system |
From the Türkiye Scholarships programme, criteria and calendar pages · Last verified
The basics
Yes. Türkiye Scholarships are open to international students, including Bangladeshis, from bachelor's to PhD. You apply online once a year, choose from the universities and departments the system offers you, and shortlisted applicants are interviewed.
Tuition, accommodation, health insurance, a one-year Turkish language course, a flight at the start and at graduation, and a monthly stipend.
Non-Turkish citizens under 21 for a bachelor's (70% or more), under 30 for a master's and under 35 for a PhD (75% or more).
Document evaluation in March and April, interviews from April to June, and results in early August.
Age matters most for a bachelor's. You must be under 21 to apply for a bachelor's, so apply in the January–February window right after HSC if you can.
Sources: Türkiye Scholarships: full-time programmes · Türkiye Scholarships: criteria · Türkiye Scholarships: calendar. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
What it covers
Almost every study cost: tuition, accommodation, health insurance, a year of Turkish and your flights, plus a monthly stipend that rises with your level.
| Benefit | Bachelor's | Master's | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly stipend | 6,500 TL | 9,500 TL | 13,000 TL |
| Tuition | Covered | Covered | Covered |
| Accommodation | Covered | Covered | Covered |
| Health insurance | Covered | Covered | Covered |
| Turkish language course | One year | One year | One year |
| Flights | Start and end of studies | Start and end of studies | Start and end of studies |
Sources: Türkiye Scholarships: full-time programmes. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Who can apply
Applicants who meet the age limit and minimum grade for their level, and who are not Turkish citizens or already studying in Türkiye at that level.
| Level | Age | Minimum grade |
|---|---|---|
| Associate and bachelor's | Under 21 | 70% |
| Master's | Under 30 | 75% |
| PhD | Under 35 | 75% |
Sources: Türkiye Scholarships: criteria. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Merit Scholarship
A stream for top scorers that pays twice the regular stipend. It needs high test scores on top of the general criteria and a 90% average.
| Level | Test scores | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | SAT 1400 (Math 680) for engineering or 1350 for other departments, or IB 33; plus a top-10 national exam rank or an olympiad medal | TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5 |
| Master's | ALES 75–80 or GRE Quantitative 153–155 | TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS 7.0 |
| PhD | ALES 75–85 or GRE Quantitative 157–160 | TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS 7.0 |
Sources: Türkiye Scholarships: full-time programmes. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Calendar
One application window a year, from 10 January to 20 February, followed by document checks, interviews and results in early August. Students arrive in September.
| When | Stage |
|---|---|
| 10 Jan–20 Feb | Online applications |
| March–April | Document evaluation |
| April–June | Interviews |
| Early August | Results |
| August | First procedures |
| September | Arrival in Türkiye |
Sources: Türkiye Scholarships: calendar. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Before you apply
Your age, your grade as a percentage, and whether the field you want is recognised back home. The system only shows you the universities and departments that fit your background.
Sources: Türkiye Scholarships: full-time programmes · Türkiye Scholarships: criteria. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
How to apply
In five steps, all online. Prepare your documents before 10 January so you can apply early in the window.
Age, grade and level, and whether you could try for the Merit Scholarship.
Before JanuaryHave your certificates, transcripts and passport ready; the TBBS system lists what it needs.
December–JanuaryCreate an account on tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr and choose from the programmes it offers you.
10 January–20 FebruaryShortlisted applicants are interviewed.
April–JuneResults come in early August; you arrive in September.
August–SeptemberWant a second pair of eyes? A Sunrise counsellor can check your eligibility and documents in a free face-to-face consultation in Banani or Sylhet, or on WhatsApp 01611878274. The scholarship board alone decides who wins.
Sources: Türkiye Scholarships: full-time programmes · Türkiye Scholarships: calendar. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
FAQ
Ask a counsellor directly if your question is not here.
WhatsApp 01611878274Yes. The scholarship is open to international students, and Bangladeshis apply online on the TBBS system from 10 January to 20 February.
6,500 TL a month for bachelor's, 9,500 TL for master's and 13,000 TL for PhD students. Merit Scholarship students get twice the regular stipend.
Under 21 for associate and bachelor's degrees, under 30 for a master's and under 35 for a PhD.
At least 70% for a bachelor's and 75% for a master's or PhD. The Merit Scholarship asks for 90%.
The window runs from 10 January to 20 February. Results come in early August.
Yes, a one-year Turkish language course is part of the scholarship.
Yes, a one-off ticket at the start of your studies and another at graduation.
No. You choose from the universities and departments the system offers for your background.
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