Government of Turkey Success Scholarships (Bachelors, Masters, PhD) 2021/2022 for International Students

The Government of Turkey is pleased to announce the Success Scholarship, for a limited number of international students who are currently registered in Turkish universities and who meet the eligibility criteria stated below.

Application Deadline: 30th November 2020

Eligible Countries: International

To be taken at (country): Turkey

Eligible Field of Study: All

Type: Undergraduate, Masters and PhD

About the Award: A specific number of international students will be granted Success Scholarships provided they receive education in Turkey and meet the requirements.

Students must apply to Success Scholarships online between November 16 – 30, 2020. Applicants must open an account on Turkey Scholarships Application System (https://tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr) and enter their “Personal Information, Educational Background, Social Activities, etc.” to apply to Success Scholarship.

Students must provide all requested data for application; scan and upload requested documents to the system in a supported format (pdf, jpeg, etc.). Otherwise, applications will be considered invalid.

If any error or mistake is detected in the information and documents submitted by students, their applications will be considered invalid. And in case such a mistake or error is detected after granting the scholarship, the total amount of scholarship paid to students will be collected as per the relevant legislations.

Eligibility:

• Students must have foreign citizenship. If students hold dual citizenship, one of their nationality being the Republic of Turkey, they cannot apply to the Success Scholarship Program (Exchange students are not eligible).
• Students must currently reside in Turkey.
• Students must complete at least one academic year (2 semesters) in undergraduate, graduate or PhD degrees in Turkey (including scientific preparation classes). Undergraduate students must have at least 3.00 (out of 4) GPA (Grade Point Average), while PhD students must score at least 3.5 (out of 4) to be eligible.
• Undergraduate students in Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy, as an exception, must have at least 2.50 (out of 4) GPA to be eligible.
• Students who will apply to the Success Scholarship Program must not be previously granted or currently benefitting from any other scholarship granted as per Turkey Scholarships (including State, Government Scholarships, and canceled scholarships).
• Also, students must not currently benefit from a scholarship granted by any institution or organization.

Number of Scholarships: Not specified

***Since there is a limited quota reserved for the Success Scholarship, in determining the winning ones; it will be fairly allocated by country, university, department and levels***

Value of Scholarships: Applicants eligible to Success Scholarship will receive the following monthly payments:

• ₺ 450 for undergraduate students,
• ₺ 600 for graduate students,
• ₺ 900 for PhD students.

Duration of Scholarships: Success Scholarships cover only monthly scholarship payments for an academic year and these payments are made only in months (9 months) students continue their education. 

How to Apply: 

• Student Certificate with signature and seal received from registrar’s office after November 1, 2020 (Mandatory)
• Transcript with signature and seal received from registrar’s office after November 1, 2020 (Mandatory)
• Copy of a valid ID or Passport (Mandatory)

You can send your questions and suggestions to basari@turkiyeburslari.gov.tr

Wish you success.

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