What Is the Türkiye Burslari Scholarship 2027?
The Türkiye Burslari Scholarship 2027 is the Turkish government's fully funded scholarship for international students who want to study for an associate, bachelor's, master's or PhD degree at a Turkish university. It covers tuition, accommodation, health insurance, a monthly stipend and a one-year Turkish language course, and the programme itself places you at a university, so you do not need an admission letter before you apply.
Important status note, verified 26 October 2026: the 2027 call has not yet been announced on the official Türkiye Scholarships website, which still presents the programme in general terms. This article is therefore an application prep guide, not an announcement that the portal is open. The expected window below follows the programme's established annual pattern: in recent cycles the portal opened on 10 January and closed on 20 February, and the 2026 announcement appeared on 29 December 2025. Check the official site in late December 2026 for the confirmed 2027 dates, and do not trust any other website that claims to accept your application.
Why Study in Turkey on This Scholarship?
Turkey sits between Europe and Asia, its universities teach a wide range of programmes in Turkish and English, and the cost of living is lower than in most of Western Europe. Türkiye Burslari is one of the largest government scholarship programmes in the world: it receives well over 100,000 applications every year from students in more than 170 countries, and several thousand new scholars are selected each year. That scale is also a warning — the selection is genuinely competitive, and a complete, well-prepared application matters far more than applying early on the first day.
The scholarship's biggest practical advantage is that it is a complete package. Unlike awards that cover tuition only, Türkiye Burslari pays the university, houses you, insures you, gives you a monthly stipend, flies you to Turkey at the start and home at the end, and teaches you Turkish for a year before your degree begins. If you are admitted to a programme taught in English, you still take the Turkish course, which makes daily life and part-time opportunities far easier.
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
- Full tuition fees for the whole degree, paid to the university.
- Free accommodation in a state dormitory or an equivalent arrangement.
- Monthly stipend for living expenses. Current rates on the official Türkiye Scholarships site: monthly stipend 6,500 TL (undergraduate), 9,500 TL (master's), 13,000 TL (PhD); merit scholars receive twice the regular amount. Applications run 10 January–20 February every year via the TBBS portal. The 2027 call had not yet been announced as of late September 2026, so treat 10 January–20 February 2027 as the expected window until YTB confirms it. Do NOT use the older figures (4,500 / 6,500 / 9,000 TL) — they are outdated.
- Health insurance for the duration of your stay.
- One-year Turkish language course before your degree starts.
- Return flight ticket — once to Turkey at the start and once home at the end.
- University placement by the programme — you rank up to 12 programme and university combinations in your application, and YTB, the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities, places you.
Who Can Apply for Türkiye Burslari 2027?
The scholarship is open to citizens of every country except Turkey. Applicants must not already hold Turkish citizenship, and graduates of Turkish universities are generally not eligible for the same level again. The academic rules below follow the last published criteria; confirm them in the 2027 call:
- Associate and bachelor's applicants: you must have finished school or be in your final year, with a strong academic record. The minimum grade threshold varies by field and is higher for health sciences.
- Master's applicants: you must hold a bachelor's degree or be in your final year of undergraduate study.
- PhD applicants: you must hold a master's degree or be in your final year of master's study.
- Age limits (last published criteria): under 21 for undergraduate, under 30 for master's, under 35 for PhD, and under 50 for research scholarships.
- Language: you do not need Turkish before applying. For programmes taught in English you may need to show English proficiency if the programme requires it; for Turkish-taught programmes the one-year language course prepares you.
How to Apply: Step by Step
- Prepare your documents before January. Passport or national ID, diploma or certificate of enrolment, transcripts, a photograph, exam results where relevant, reference letters (for master's and PhD), and a research proposal (for PhD only). Scan everything clearly — blurred uploads are a common reason for rejection.
- Wait for the official announcement. Watch turkiyeburslari.gov.tr in late December 2026. Apply only through the official TBBS portal linked from that site. There is no application fee, and anyone charging you a fee is running a scam.
- Create your TBBS account with an email address you actually check, and fill in your personal, education and language details accurately.
- Rank up to 12 programmes in order of preference. Put your genuine first choice first, but use all 12 slots sensibly — YTB can place you at any of your choices.
- Upload documents and submit well before the deadline. The portal slows down badly in the final days of the window every year. Aim to submit at least a week before 20 February 2027.
- Interviews and results. Shortlisted candidates are usually interviewed in March or April, often online or at a Turkish embassy or consulate, and final placements are announced around June, for study starting in September or October 2027.
Türkiye Burslari 2027 vs Other Government Scholarships
| Feature | Türkiye Burslari | Typical European government scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| University admission | Programme places you — no separate admission needed | You usually apply to the university yourself first |
| Language course | One full year of Turkish included | Often a short pre-sessional course only |
| Levels covered | Associate, bachelor's, master's, PhD, research | Often master's only |
| Application window | About 41 days (expected 10 Jan – 20 Feb 2027) | Often several months |
| Application fee | Free | Usually free, but university fees may apply |
Important Dates for Türkiye Burslari 2027
- Late December 2026: official 2027 announcement expected on turkiyeburslari.gov.tr.
- 10 January 2027 (expected): application portal opens.
- 20 February 2027 (expected): application deadline, Turkish time.
- March – April 2027: interviews for shortlisted candidates.
- Around June 2027: final placements announced.
- September – October 2027: studies begin.
All 2027 dates above are expected dates from the annual pattern, not confirmed dates. The confirmed dates will appear in the official 2027 call — if they differ from this guide, the official call wins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Türkiye Burslari Scholarship 2027 open right now? No. As of 26 October 2026 the 2027 call has not been announced. Use the time to prepare documents, and watch the official site in late December 2026.
Do I need to know Turkish before applying? No. The scholarship includes a one-year Turkish language course, and many programmes are taught in English.
Can I apply if I am already studying in Turkey? Students already enrolled at a Turkish university at the same level are generally not eligible — check the 2027 call for the exact rule.
Is there an application fee? No. Applications are free, and any person or website charging a fee for Türkiye Burslari is not legitimate.
How many universities can I choose? Up to 12 programme and university combinations, ranked in order of preference.
Official Links
Apply only through the TBBS portal linked from the official website above.
Conclusion
The Türkiye Burslari Scholarship 2027 is one of the most complete fully funded packages available to international students, and its short January-to-February window rewards preparation. If Turkey is on your list, prepare your documents now, so that when the official call appears in late December you can submit a complete application instead of rushing one. For more fully funded government scholarships, see our Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship 2027-28 guide and our Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) 2027 graduate guide.
By Opportunity Wave — 26 October 2026. Facts checked against the official Türkiye Scholarships website and the programme's published annual cycle on 26 October 2026. Dates marked "expected" are pattern-based estimates until the official 2027 call is published.
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