Turkey Burslari Scholarship 2024 (Turkey Government Scholarship)

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Many students aspire to study at top-ranked institutions abroad. However, expensive education costs and living expenses can sometimes hinder their path to pursuing academic excellence. Fortunately, Turkey is one of the countries that welcomes international students to apply for the Turkey Scholarship program, which provides fully-funded opportunities for undergraduate (bachelor’s) and graduate (master’s) levels in various courses. In the year 2024-2025, hundreds of fully-funded Turkey Scholarships will be available for international students. The application process is free and online, and it does not require an IELTS test. Eligible students can apply to develop their academic skills and knowledge while getting familiar with Turkish culture, traditions, and experiences. This article will introduce the timeline, eligibility criteria, and required documents for the Turkey Scholarship program.

Are there any fully funded scholarships in Turkey?

The quick answer is “YES.” Most students dream of studying at top-ranked institutions abroad. Some students try hard to attain their academic purposes, and despite their efforts, expensive education costs and living expenses sometimes prevent them from pursuing their objectives. The anxious days of education due to these difficulties in some countries are over. The government of Turkey is supporting hard-working international students in starting their programs for free in Turkey.

General description of the Turkey scholarship for 2024–2025

1. 1. Turkey is amongst these countries that welcome international students to apply for their grants and scholarships, either at an undergraduate level (bachelor’s) or graduate level (master’s and Ph.D.).
   2. International students will be recruited this year for hundreds of fully funded Turkey Government Scholarships (2024–2025) sessions in various courses. The documents for this application are submitted online for free and will not need an IELTS assessment.
   3. These fully funded positions assist eligible students in developing their academic skills and knowledge. The selected students will also be able to get familiar with Turkish traditions, cultures, etiquette, and experiences.

Financial benefits of the Turkey Scholarship 2024-2025

They provide several financial benefits and funds during their educational path, all of which are listed below:

1. Tuition and fees
   1. The Scholarship covers all the semester fees and tuition expenses.
2. Monthly allowance
   1. The allowance is given to the selected students every month, although this amount varies depending on degree level, as shown in the table below.

1. Free place for residency:
   1. Cost of living and accommodation contributes to a significant portion of each student’s budget. Students who receive the Turkey Scholarship can stay at the free university residence halls until the end of their education.
2. Free place for residency:
   1. Public health insurance
   2. Two airplane tickets, one for arrival and one for departure,
3. Free language training
   1. The selected students will receive one year of free courses for Turkish language education.

Important dates for the research application process for Turkey Scholarship 2024-2025

It is preferable to gather information before this date. Remember that applying for this scholarship is free and requires no payment. The acceptance or rejection of this scholarship is normally communicated by email. It is a must to check the important dates on this link.

1. Research Scholarships: There are four opportunities to apply for research scholarships. You might apply in the next round if you cannot submit your application by the first deadline.

1. Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships:

Eligibility descriptions on documents of Turkish scholarship

1. Study certificate of the levels you finished
2. CV and required CGPA
3. statement of purpose, recommendation letter, and research proposal (Ph.D. only).
4. Transcripts
5. Passport, photograph, and NIC.
6. Language tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, etc. (if required)

• International certificates such as GMAT, DELF, YDS, and YÖS (if required)
• Work experience (if required)

Eligibility criteria for citizenship

Important notice in document preparation

1. The certificates and transcripts from the most recent degree should be in Istanbul Turkish or English. Although the translation of papers is not required, it has been demonstrated that translated documents are far more likely to win a scholarship.
2. The basic qualifying condition for Turkish scholarship positions is that the applicant must not be a current or former Turkish citizen.

Eligibility criteria on age and GPA

Written exam for Turkey government scholarship in 2024-2025

Undergraduate candidates who are scheduled for a face-to-face interview with the Presidential staff are required to take a 30-question numerical test that covers math, geometry, and logic. They are given 60 minutes to complete this test. The purpose of the examination is to evaluate candidates who are applying for positions in the fields of health sciences, engineering, and social sciences. The results of the test are then evaluated among all the applicants within each respective field.

The exam will contain questions that need to be answered in both Turkish and English. Some questions will not require any translation. It is expected that the candidates have sufficient proficiency in English to understand the exam, as English materials are commonly used in undergraduate health, scientific, and engineering courses in Turkey and many other countries around the world.

The sample questions and their solutions are downloadable at the link below.

Questions

Solutions

Learning the Turkish Language.

A one-year Turkish language course is required of students qualified for the Turkish Government Scholarship. As a result, all students will study Turkish throughout a one-year mandatory course. This language, of course, helps people be more adaptable to their surroundings and social and cultural relationships.

Conditions of Turkish Scholarship interview and FAQ on this interview.

The face-to-face interview will be held in the morning and afternoon on the same day as the exam. After getting the interview invitation, candidates will be advised of their test and interview times. Interviews are normally 15–30 minutes long and follow the following format:

1. Checking the documents after the welcome and introduction
2. Encourage the applicant to apply for the scholarship.
3. Career aspirations and scientific knowledge
4. Finally, a committee question.

Note that your decision will not be made during the interview and will not be known until the day the results are released.

Note that candidates selected for the interview, if they have not yet graduated, must have all the transcripts, documents, and certificates up to each year they have studied.

Learn how to get your application results for the Turkey Scholarship 2024 in pictures.

You must enter the Turkish government website (this link). And the following page will be displayed for you. You must enter the required information accurately and click the save button.

After clicking the save button, the following page will be shown to you, and an email will be sent to your email address. You should check your email, click the link inside that email, and confirm your email.

After confirming your email, you’ll be taken to the login screen below. Enter your email address and password to log in, then select Login.

1. You will now be directed to the Turkish Burslari website, where you can easily register by selecting the English language option.
2. You will be taken to the final page so that you can upload the required information and documents as per this site’s instructions and complete your registration.
3. To view the results, you must refer to the portal of the Turkish government (this link) enter your user section by entering your username and password, and be informed of the result.

Note that if you are selected, the date of the invitation to the interview will be provided to you, and if you see the “Awaiting Evaluation” mode on your page in the RESULTS section, you have been rejected.

The process of selecting individuals for the Turkey Scholarship.

1. 1. Preliminary evaluation: Each student is evaluated based on basic criteria such as minimum academic grades, age restriction, required credentials, etc.
   2. Shortlist: Expert committees select qualified candidates based on various criteria, including academic status, prerequisites, academic interests, professional ambitions, consistency of decisions, motivation transparency, engagement in social activities, and… accuracy. The list of eligible interview candidates is subsequently narrowed down.
   3. Interviews: Interview committees comprised of university professors and experts will interview shortlisted candidates from over 100 countries.
   4. Selection release: The results of the interviews are transmitted to a group known as the Selection Committee at this point, after which the selected individuals’ final results are announced.

Frequently Asked Questions: Turkey Scholarship 2024-2025 (Turkey Scholarship Burslari)

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