Türkiye Burslari requirements: age limits and minimum grades
You need an average of at least 70 percent for a Bachelor's, 75 percent for a Master's and 90 percent in medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. You must be under 21 for a Bachelor's, under 30 for a Master's and under 35 for a PhD.
Grades and age
The official criteria page lists these minimum averages and age limits. For the PhD grade average, see the official page, because we could not confirm one there.
Research scholarships have a separate limit of under 50 years old.
Who can apply
People from any country can apply if they are graduating or have graduated. Turkish citizens and people who lost Turkish citizenship cannot apply. You also cannot apply for a level at which you are already enrolled in a Turkish university.
When to apply
The general application window runs from 10 January to 20 February. Evaluation runs from March, interviews from April to June, and results come in early August. Check the calendar page for the next session, and compare Stipendium Hungaricum as another government option.
| Level | Minimum average | Age limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 70 percent | Under 21 |
| Master | 75 percent | Under 30 |
| PhD | See the official page | Under 35 |
| Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy | 90 percent | See the level you apply for |
Other questions
Does the application cost money?
Our file notes that the online account is free. Use only the official portal, tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr.
Can I apply from any country?
Yes, except Turkish citizens and people who lost Turkish citizenship.
Official sources
Scholarships in this guide
- Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları): Turkey, Bachelor, Master, PhD
- Stipendium Hungaricum: Hungary, Bachelor, Master, PhD