Turkiye Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students

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Türkiye Scholarships Undergraduate Programmes are full government funded programmes for successful international students from all over the world for postgraduate studies in Turkey. The scholarship programmes are:

– Regional Undergraduate Scholarship Programmes

– Ibn-i Sina Medical Sciences Scholarship Programme

– Yunus Emre Turkish Language Scholarship Programme

– Islamic Theology Scholarship Programme

Candidates can apply only one scholarship programme in accordance with their educational background and academic goals.

Host Institution(s):

Recognized Universities in Turkey

Fields of study:

The scholarships cover a wide range of fields of study.  Most programmes in Turkish universities are instructed in Turkish. However, some departments and universities offer programmes in English, French or German.

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship includes monthly stipend (app. 250 for undergraduate), full tuition fee, free 1-year Turkish language course, free state-run dormitory accommodation, round-trip air ticket and health insurance.

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 have graduated or are likely to graduate from a secondary education institution,
•  be under the age of 21 (no earlier than 01.01.1993),
•  have at least specified (% 90 for medical sciences, % 70 for other undergraduate programs) cumulative grade point average, diploma grade, nationalexam or international exam score
•  be in good health

Application instructions:

Türkiye Scholarships include both scholarship and university placement at the same time. Applicants will be placed in a university and programme among their preferences specified in the online application form. Application form and required documents should be submitted by 19 May 2014.

It is important to visit the official website (links found below)to access the online application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.turkiyeburslari.org/index.php/en/