Fully Funded Scholarships in Turkey
There are 7 active fully funded scholarships for international students in Turkey worth up to €17k, from 7 providers. Compare eligibility, awards, and deadlines below and apply before they close.
full fundingTurkiye Scholarships - IsDB Joint Scholarship Programme
Open to citizens of IsDB member countries and members of Muslim communities in non-member countries. Applicants must show a strong academic record and meet age limits (generally under 21 for undergraduate, under 30 for master's, under 35 for PhD). Many programmes are taught in Turkish, so applicants must complete a one-year Turkish language course; English-taught programmes may require a recognised language certificate such as TOEFL.
full fundingTurkiye Scholarships — NAMA Foundation Joint Scholarship
Aimed at students and researchers from Indonesia, Tanzania, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Yemen, and Malaysia who want to pursue Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD study at universities in Turkey. Applicants must meet the minimum academic requirements of the main Turkiye Scholarships scheme (typically a high grade-point average appropriate to the level), be within the age limits set for each degree level, and apply within the official application window. The monthly award follows Turkiye Scholarships standards.
full fundingTurkiye Diyanet Foundation (TDV) Scholarship
Open to international students of all nationalities applying for Bachelor's or Master's study in Islamic Studies at universities in Turkey under the Turkiye Diyanet Foundation programme. Applicants must hold the academic qualification required for their chosen level, meet the specific entry conditions of the selected programme (which vary by department), and be willing to study in Turkey. Exact age, language, and grade conditions are set per programme each cycle.
full fundingInternational ILEM Summer School
Open to students and junior scholars in related fields who submit a paper proposal for evaluation. Participants of any nationality, origin or age may apply, and people from a range of academic backgrounds are encouraged to submit. Acceptance is based on a proposal reviewed by the summer school's scientific committee, after which a full manuscript is required.
full fundingSabanci University Scholarships
Open to international students (and Turkish students who completed prior education outside Turkey) with a good academic record and fluency in English. No separate scholarship application is required; candidates are considered automatically when they apply to a Sabanci University programme.
full fundingITU AI Google DeepMind Scholarship
Open to female students of any nationality who are admitted to an eligible M.Sc. programme at ITU for the upcoming Fall term and intend to focus their studies and thesis on Artificial Intelligence. Applicants outside Computer Engineering or Computer Science must have an AI research focus. A commitment to AI research and to joining the ITU AI research community is expected.
full fundingKoc University Master's and PhD Scholarships
Open to both international and domestic applicants seeking a Master's (MS, MBA, LLM) or PhD place at Koc University in Istanbul, Turkey. Admission and the merit scholarship are decided together: applicants must complete the online graduate application, demonstrate English proficiency, and submit the required exam scores (such as GRE and TOEFL) for their programme. Awards are based on academic achievement and merit rather than financial need, and the scholarship offer is sent with the admission letter from the relevant graduate school.
Frequently asked questions
How many fully funded scholarships are available in Turkey?
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7 active scholarships are listed on this page, updated regularly.
Can international students apply for scholarships in Turkey?
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Yes — these scholarships are open to international students; check each one's eligibility and deadline.