Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları)
Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), Türkiye
- Where you study
- Türkiye · Turkish state universities
- Study level
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- PhD
Applications usually run from about 10 January to 20 February each year (as in 2024, 2025 and 2026); the 2027 dates will be confirmed on the official calendar.
Based on the usual yearly schedule. The official dates for the next round are not announced yet; check the official page.
Why: The official website says the programme is for international students from all countries, so Somali citizens can apply.
International students from all countries. Not for Turkish citizens, people who lost Turkish citizenship, or students already enrolled at a Turkish university at the level they apply for.
In short
Türkiye Scholarships is offered by YTB for study at Turkish state universities in Türkiye. It supports Bachelor's, Master's and PhD study with full funding. Somali citizens can apply.
How competitive
Highly competitive
Well over 100,000 applications a year for a few thousand scholarships.
English requirement
No English test required
Fields of study
Most fields at Turkish state universities (health sciences ask for higher grades)
What it covers
It covers tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance and flights at the start and end of study. It also includes university placement and a one-year Turkish language course; check the official page for amounts.
- Tuition feesIncluded
- Living allowanceIncluded
- TravelIncluded
- Health insuranceIncluded
- Visa costsNot stated
- AccommodationIncluded
- FamilyNot stated
University placement and tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, a one-year Turkish language course and a flight ticket at the start and end of the studies, as listed on the official website (amounts on the official page).
Only what the official source states. "Not stated" means we could not confirm it, not that it is excluded.
Who can apply
It is for international students from all countries applying for Bachelor's, Master's or PhD study. Turkish citizens, people who lost Turkish citizenship, and students already studying at a Turkish university at the level they seek cannot apply.
- Applicants must be international students; Turkish citizens cannot apply.
- People who lost Turkish citizenship cannot apply.
- You cannot apply at a level you already study in Türkiye.
- Bachelor's applicants need at least 70%; health sciences need 90%.
- Master's and PhD applicants need at least 75%; health sciences need 90%.
- Bachelor's applicants must be under 21.
- Master's applicants must be under 30; PhD applicants under 35.
- Academic requirement
- Minimum grades: 70% for bachelor's, 75% for master's and PhD, 90% for health sciences (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy).
- Age
- Under 21 for bachelor's, under 30 for master's, under 35 for PhD.
- Selection
- Online application, then interviews in the applicant's country for shortlisted candidates.
English requirement
No English test required
The scholarship does not require an English test or language certificate to apply. An English-taught programme may ask for proof of English later.
No language certificate is required to apply (one can help); the scholarship includes a one-year Turkish course, and English-taught programmes may ask for proof of English later.
Never assume IELTS is needed. Only the official page and the university you apply to decide.
Documents you will need
- Passport (or national ID)
- Passport photo
- Degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Motivation letter / personal statement
- Recommendation (reference) letters
- Other documents (see the official page)
Online application with ID or passport, a photo, your diploma (or expected graduation letter), transcripts and letters of intent; reference letters and language or exam certificates if you have them.
How to apply
- 1Read the official page and confirm the eligibility rules for your level and field.
- 2Prepare your ID or passport, photo, diploma or expected graduation letter, and transcripts.
- 3Prepare a motivation letter or personal statement and recommendation letters.
- 4Apply online through the official application website.
- 5Submit by 20 February 2027; check the official calendar for confirmation of 2027 dates.
- 6If shortlisted, attend an interview in your country.
Prepare well
- Check your age and grades against the rules for your study level and field.
- Start collecting your academic records and letters before the application period.
- Write a clear motivation letter that explains your study plans.
- The scholarship is highly competitive, so check every part of your application before submitting.
Important notes
- The 2027 dates are not yet confirmed on the official calendar.
- The official page says language or exam certificates can be included if you have them; they are not required to apply.
- The official page lists other documents too; check it for the full document list.
Official source
ZitTalent explains; the official website decides. Always check the official page before you apply, and apply only there.
Official page last checked 9 November 2026
The explanation was written by AI from the verified facts and the official page, then checked by fixed rules: any amount, date, score or document the source does not state is removed.
See a mistake? Tell us