PhD Scholarships in Turkey
There are 6 active phd scholarships for international students in Turkey worth up to €17k, from 6 providers. Compare eligibility, awards, and deadlines below and apply before they close.
partial fundingARIT Research Fellowships in Turkey
Open to U.S. citizens and to non-U.S. citizens who are resident in the United States or Canada with an institutional affiliation. Applicants must be advanced graduate students (PhD candidates at the All-But-Dissertation stage) or postdoctoral researchers pursuing humanities or social-science research related to Turkey's history, culture or society. PhD applicants must complete all doctoral requirements except the dissertation by mid-2026.
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 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 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 scholarships are available in Turkey?
+
6 active scholarships are listed on this page, updated regularly.
Can international students apply for scholarships in Turkey?
+
Yes — these scholarships are open to international students; check each one's eligibility and deadline.