October 7, 2026 · Kingsley Iyeawoji
Türkiye Scholarships: Requirements, Documents and How to Apply
Updated October 8, 2026
Türkiye Scholarships combines financial support with university placement. A useful application therefore needs two kinds of preparation: evidence that you meet the scholarship criteria, and a thoughtful explanation of the programmes you want to study.
Application window and eligibility
Checked 7 October 2026: the full-time programme guidance gives the usual annual application window as 10 January–20 February. This guide does not confirm a newly announced 2027 call. Check the dated announcement and your portal before relying on a deadline.
The published criteria specify minimum academic achievement of 70% for associate/bachelor’s candidates, 75% for graduate candidates and 90% for the listed health-science fields. Age limits are under 21 for associate/bachelor’s, under 30 for master’s and under 35 for PhD applications. Citizenship, graduation timing and current-enrolment exclusions also apply. Meeting the minimum is not a promise of selection.
Funding and placement
The official benefits page describes university and department placement, tuition, a stipend, accommodation arrangements, health insurance, Turkish-language education and specified travel support. Accommodation provisions differ between undergraduate and graduate study, so read the conditions for your level rather than assuming the same housing arrangement throughout.
Prepare a personal budget for costs outside the award and for expenses that arise before support begins. If you plan to travel with family, ask about the relevant conditions instead of assuming the student’s benefits extend to everyone.
Documents to prepare
The official application checklist includes identity evidence, a recent photograph, diploma or temporary graduation certificate, transcripts and applicable examination results. Programme-specific international tests or language evidence may be needed. PhD applicants are asked for a research-topic proposal and an example of previous written research.
Scan documents clearly, check names and dates, and keep files in a folder you control. Treat unofficial document lists as starting points only; the live TBBS checklist is the one to complete.
How to apply through TBBS
- Check the current call. Confirm that you meet the rules for your study level and intended entry year before preparing a long application.
- Create an account in the official system. Use an email address you can continue accessing. Complete your profile accurately.
- Compare the programmes offered. Review teaching language, academic content, entry tests and location. Make selections you would genuinely accept.
- Complete the requested statements. Explain your academic preparation and intended contribution with truthful examples. Follow the current questions and limits.
- Upload and review documents. Check that the system has accepted readable files and that each is in the correct field.
- Submit and retain confirmation. Monitor official messages for assessment or interview instructions rather than relying on updates from third parties.
Language preparation matters
An English-taught course does not automatically remove the programme’s Turkish-language requirement. The application guidance states that awardees without the required C1 Turkish qualification must complete the specified Turkish-language preparation, including those on other-language programmes. Check accepted language tests for your chosen academic course separately.
Advice for Nigerian and other international applicants
Do not convert a Nigerian CGPA into a percentage using an improvised formula. Provide the official grading system and follow the portal’s instructions. Applicants with other national qualifications should do the same.
For course choices, write down what attracts you to the teaching and training, not only the country. If you cannot explain the academic fit, revisit your shortlist. Our university selection guide provides questions to help you compare programmes before ranking them.
Official application and scholarship updates
Use the official route below to check the current call and apply when eligible. Where applications are country- or course-specific, select your route there first.
The WhatsApp channel belongs to Gallant Edu Travel, not the scholarship provider. Joining is optional and is not part of an official application. Gallant Edu Travel provides independent guidance and cannot guarantee an award. Programme rules can change; the current official call takes precedence.
