2816 Scholarships for Turkey Students
Turkish students looking for scholarships to study abroad can use this scholarship search to discover funding opportunities available to applicants from Türkiye across Europe, Asia, North America, and other destinations. Turkish scholarship recipients featured on Global Scholarships have successfully received competitive awards such as the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarships for graduate study across multiple European countries, the fully funded Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for study in South Korea, the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship for programs in Hungary, and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions for doctoral research in Europe. Whether you are searching for bachelor’s, master’s, or research funding, compare scholarships by eligibility, funding coverage, and destination, then explore programs such as undergraduate courses, master’s courses in Europe, or master’s programs in computer science to find study options as a Turkish applicant.
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Recipient Stories
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From our community — Turkish Nationality scholarship recipients
Real stories from students who won scholarships to study in the Turkish Nationality
Asiye Baran
Turkiye
"I was awarded the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), funded by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) under the South Korean government, as the only student for the embassy track from Turkiye. Scholarship coverage includes: Full tuition fee, Monthly living allowance, Settlement and resettlement allowance, Medical insurance, Language training (Korean language program-I was excluded thanks to TOPIK 5), and Research and thesis support (where applicable)"
Yağmur Kaymakçı
Turkey
"As I researched further, I realized that the job market here is significantly stronger compared to my home country, particularly in engineering and technology fields. The combination of high-quality education, practical opportunities, and strong industry connections made Germany the most logical and promising choice for my academic and professional development."
Enes Karakaya
Turkiye
"The scholarship [Chinese Government Scholarships] covered full tuition fees, free on-campus accommodation, a monthly living allowance (around 2,500 RMB), health insurance, and annual round-trip flight support."
What successful applicants looked like
Based on 19 admitted student profiles for Turkish Nationality scholarships
Avg GPA
3.70
Out of 4.0 (Range: 3.16–3.92)
Avg IELTS
7.5
Range: 7.0–7.5
Top Subject
Engineering / Tech
Then Social Sciences / Humanities
Top Destination
South Korea
Then Germany
| Degree level | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 7 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Ph.D. | 4 |
Scholarship Recipients and Featured Scholarships — Bachelor’s
| Subject category | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Business and Economics | 2 |
| Social Sciences | 2 |
| Computer Science and Data Science | 1 |
| Engineering and Technology | 1 |
| Natural Sciences and Mathematics | 1 |
| Scholarship | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Chinese Government Scholarship | 1 |
| Deutschlandstipendium | 1 |
| Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) | 1 |
| Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship | 1 |
| Samsung Global Hope Scholarships | 1 |
| Sogang TOPIK Excellence Scholarship, twice | 1 |
| Stipendium Hungaricum | 1 |
| Yasar educational tuition scholarship | 1 |
| Recipient | Scholarship | Institution and destination | Funded degree/program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleyna Nur Maral (est. 2020–2024) — Türkiye | Samsung Global Hope Scholarship; Sogang TOPIK Excellence Scholarship, twice | Sogang University; Korea; South Korea | Bachelor’s in Political Science and International Relations |
| Pelinsu Yıldırım (from 2024) — Türkiye | Global Korea Scholarship | Pukyong National University, Daeyeon Campus; Korea; South Korea | Bachelor’s in Media and Communication, Pukyong Daeyeon; first-year Global/Multidisciplinary Studies, GKS2024 |
| Hasan Çağan Güler — Türkiye | Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship | Corvinus University of Budapest; Hungary | Bachelor’s in International Business Economics |
| Elif Esra Aydin (2010–2014) — Türkiye | Yasar educational tuition scholarship | Yasar University; Turkey | Bachelor’s in Architecture |
| Dila Gulmez (expected graduation spring 2027) — Türkiye | Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship | University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM); Canada | Bachelor’s in Biological Chemistry Specialist |
| Ayse Yaren Bato (2022–ongoing at story time) — Türkiye | Deutschlandstipendium | University of Duisburg-Essen; Germany | Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering focus (ISE) |
| Enes Karakaya (2018–2022) — Türkiye | Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) Type A – Bilateral Program | Shanghai Normal University; China | Bachelor’s in Chinese Language – Business Chinese bachelor’s, 2018–2022 |
Funding Reported by Recipients — Bachelor’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/funding source | Reported support |
|---|---|---|
| Aleyna Nur Maral Bachelor’s in Political Science and International Relations | Samsung Global Hope Scholarship; Sogang TOPIK Excellence Scholarship, twice | Full tuition and a reported KRW3,900,000 living stipend; Samsung support was maintained for eight semesters.; Received Sogang University’s TOPIK Excellence Scholarship on two occasions. |
| Pelinsu Yıldırım Bachelor’s in Media and Communication, Pukyong Daeyeon; first-year Global/Multidisciplinary Studies, GKS2024 | Global Korea Scholarship | Global Korea Scholarship — Tuition, approximately USD 900 in monthly living support and airfare |
| Hasan Çağan Güler Bachelor’s in International Business Economics | Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship | Stipendium Hungaricum covered tuition, a monthly stipend of approximately EUR100 and dormitory accommodation, or approximately EUR200 without a dormitory. |
| Elif Esra Aydin Bachelor’s in Architecture | Yasar educational tuition scholarship | Tuition fees for the four-year Bachelor of Architecture. |
| Dila Gulmez Bachelor’s in Biological Chemistry Specialist | Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship | Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship tuition; residence fees; duration: four years |
| Ayse Yaren Bato Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering focus (ISE) | Deutschlandstipendium | Part-time work helped cover living costs |
| Enes Karakaya Bachelor’s in Chinese Language – Business Chinese bachelor’s, 2018–2022 | Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) Type A – Bilateral Program | Full tuition, free on-campus accommodation, health insurance, annual round-trip flight support, and a living allowance of approximately RMB 2,500 per month. |
Examples of Featured Recipients’ Application Backgrounds — Bachelor’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/application route | Reported background |
|---|---|---|
| Aleyna Nur Maral Bachelor’s in Political Science and International Relations | Samsung Global Hope Scholarship; Sogang TOPIK Excellence Scholarship, twice | Ankara Social Sciences High School, GPA 3.1 as reported, with an English and German preparatory year |
| Pelinsu Yıldırım Bachelor’s in Media and Communication, Pukyong Daeyeon; first-year Global/Multidisciplinary Studies, GKS2024 | Global Korea Scholarship | KOCIS Honorary Reporter/K-Influencer 2023; youth exchange Italy and volunteer conference |
| Hasan Çağan Güler Bachelor’s in International Business Economics | Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship | High-school graduate with GPA92/100; economics and AI summer school and prior short Erasmus+ project. |
| Elif Esra Aydin Bachelor’s in Architecture | Yasar educational tuition scholarship | Entered the Architecture department in 2010 with its highest entrance-examination grade. |
| Dila Gulmez Bachelor’s in Biological Chemistry Specialist | Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship | Lycée Notre Dame de Sion, Istanbul; 98%; competitions; internships; volunteer work; online courses |
| Ayse Yaren Bato Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering focus (ISE) | Deutschlandstipendium | Bursa TOFAS Science High School, GPA 95.3/100; English and German preparatory study, alongside online leadership, management and programming certificates. |
How Recipients Met Language Requirements — Bachelor’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| TOPIK | 2/7 | TOPIK Level 4 (Aleyna Nur Maral); TOPIK Level 5 (Pelinsu Yıldırım) |
| HSK | 1/7 | Level 5 after additional language year (Enes Karakaya) |
| IELTS | 1/7 | IELTS 7.5 (Pelinsu Yıldırım) |
| TOEIC | 1/7 | 940 (Aleyna Nur Maral) |
Standardized Tests Reported by Featured Recipients — Bachelor’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 1/7 | 1350 (Aleyna Nur Maral) |
What Recipients Pursued After Their Scholarship-Funded Studies — Bachelor’s
| Recipient | Scholarship-funded degree/program | Reported later outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Elif Esra Aydin | Bachelor’s in Architecture | Completed an Architecture master’s at Yasar University and later a PhD at Singapore University of Technology and Design . |
| Enes Karakaya | Bachelor’s in Chinese Language – Business Chinese bachelor’s, 2018–2022 | After completing the bachelor’s, pursued East Asian Studies at Leiden University and subsequently worked for Huawei in the European energy sector. |
Scholarship Recipients and Featured Scholarships — Master’s
| Subject category | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Business and Economics | 1 |
| Engineering and Technology | 1 |
| Law | 1 |
| Scholarship | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) | 1 |
| NL Scholarship | 1 |
| Radboud Scholarship | 1 |
| RadboudUMC Study Fund | 1 |
| SI Scholarship for Global Professionals | 1 |
| Yasar educational tuition scholarship | 1 |
| Recipient | Scholarship | Institution and destination | Funded degree/program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilal (2015–2017) — Türkiye | Radboud Scholarship; RadboudUMC Study Fund | Radboud University; Netherlands | Master’s in Molecular Mechanisms of Disease |
| Sebil Ayral (Completed August 2024) — Türkiye | Global Korea Scholarship | Inje University; Korea; South Korea | Master’s in Counseling and Psychotherapy, Inje, graduated August2024 |
| Hatice (2021–2022) — Türkiye | Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals | Lund University; Sweden | Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| Elif Esra Aydin — Türkiye | Yasar educational tuition scholarship | Yasar University; Turkey | Master’s in Architecture, thesis |
| Berfin Kemal — Türkiye | NL Scholarship | Tilburg University; Netherlands | Master’s in Law and Technology |
Funding Reported by Recipients — Master’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/funding source | Reported support |
|---|---|---|
| Hilal Master’s in Molecular Mechanisms of Disease | Radboud Scholarship; RadboudUMC Study Fund | Radboud Scholarship ; RadboudUMC Study Fund — Tuition and living covered for two years, 2015–2017 |
| Sebil Ayral Master’s in Counseling and Psychotherapy, Inje, graduated August2024 | Global Korea Scholarship | Global Korea Scholarship — Round-trip airfare, tuition, monthly living allowance, insurance and an additional TOPIK Level 6 stipend |
| Hatice Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals | Full tuition, monthly living allowance and one-time travel grant; reported total over €20,000 in 2021–2022 |
| Elif Esra Aydin Master’s in Architecture, thesis | Yasar educational tuition scholarship | Tuition fees for the three-year Architecture MSc. |
| Berfin Kemal Master’s in Law and Technology | NL Scholarship | €10,000 NL Scholarship .; received a total amount of €10,000. |
Examples of Featured Recipients’ Application Backgrounds — Master’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/application route | Reported background |
|---|---|---|
| Hilal Master’s in Molecular Mechanisms of Disease | Radboud Scholarship; RadboudUMC Study Fund | Biology honors graduate, Middle East Technical University , GPA 3.41/4.00 |
| Sebil Ayral Master’s in Counseling and Psychotherapy, Inje, graduated August2024 | Global Korea Scholarship | Best Research Presentation Award and Korean Composition Competition first place |
| Hatice Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals | Nine years private-sector experience |
| Elif Esra Aydin Master’s in Architecture, thesis | Yasar educational tuition scholarship | Graduated at the top of the Architecture bachelor’s cohort at Yasar University . |
| Berfin Kemal Master’s in Law and Technology | NL Scholarship | Law bachelor’s at Ankara University (CGPA 3.6/4.0); national debate speaking and instruction, Erasmus+ youth projects across Europe, and Turkish Red Crescent volunteering in child education and humanitarian law. |
How Recipients Met Language Requirements — Master’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 1/5 | IELTS 7.5 (Hatice) |
| TOPIK | 1/5 | TOPIK exemption accepted (Sebil Ayral) |
What Recipients Pursued After Their Scholarship-Funded Studies — Master’s
| Recipient | Scholarship-funded degree/program | Reported later outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Hilal | Master’s in Molecular Mechanisms of Disease | Later completed Experimental Medicine PhD, University of Bonn , with joint Amsterdam UMC doctorate fellowship |
| Elif Esra Aydin | Master’s in Architecture, thesis | Completed a SINGA-funded PhD in Architecture and Sustainable Design at Singapore University of Technology and Design . |
Scholarship Recipients and Featured Scholarships — Ph.D.
| Subject category | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Agriculture and Environmental Studies | 1 |
| Engineering and Technology | 1 |
| Medicine and Health | 1 |
| Scholarship | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Marie Skłodowska-Curie Industrial PhD Fellowship | 1 |
| MSCA Doctoral Fellowship, ESPERANTO | 1 |
| MSCA Doctoral Fellowship, RETORNA | 1 |
| Singapore International Graduate Award | 1 |
| Recipient | Scholarship | Institution and destination | Funded degree/program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necmettin Samet Dalga — Türkiye | MSCA Doctoral Fellowship, ESPERANTO | Université de Haute‑Alsace; France | Ph.D. in Photochemistry and macromolecular engineering |
| Hilal — Türkiye | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Industrial PhD Fellowship | University of Bonn and Amsterdam UMC; Germany; Netherlands | Ph.D. in Experimental Medicine |
| Elif Esra Aydin — Türkiye | Singapore International Graduate Award | Singapore University of Technology and Design; Singapore | Ph.D. in Architecture and Sustainable Design |
| Ceren Sahin — Türkiye | MSCA Doctoral Fellowship, RETORNA | University of Alicante; Spain | Ph.D. in RETORNA PhD research on CRISPR gene therapy for hereditary retinal dystrophy |
Funding Reported by Recipients — Ph.D.
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/funding source | Reported support |
|---|---|---|
| Necmettin Samet Dalga Ph.D. in Photochemistry and macromolecular engineering | MSCA Doctoral Fellowship, ESPERANTO | MSCA Doctoral Fellowship, ESPERANTO Full doctoral funding: monthly salary, mobility allowance and research/travel support |
| Hilal Ph.D. in Experimental Medicine | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Industrial PhD Fellowship | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Industrial PhD Fellowship Living and mobility allowances; research, training and networking funding. |
| Elif Esra Aydin Ph.D. in Architecture and Sustainable Design | Singapore International Graduate Award | Tuition for five years including a pandemic extension; SGD 1,000 settling-in allowance, SGD 1,500 airfare grant and monthly stipends of SGD 2,500 before qualifying examinations and SGD 2,700 afterward. |
Examples of Featured Recipients’ Application Backgrounds — Ph.D.
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/application route | Reported background |
|---|---|---|
| Necmettin Samet Dalga Ph.D. in Photochemistry and macromolecular engineering | MSCA Doctoral Fellowship, ESPERANTO | Chemistry bachelor’s and Physical Chemistry master’s at Yıldız Technical University. The master’s thesis involved synthesising and photophysically characterising a novel polyaromatic ketone photoinitiator. |
| Hilal Ph.D. in Experimental Medicine | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Industrial PhD Fellowship | Molecular Mechanisms of Disease master, Radboud, GPA 7.9/10.0; molecular medicine background; published papers and seminar presentations reported in application context. |
| Elif Esra Aydin Ph.D. in Architecture and Sustainable Design | Singapore International Graduate Award | Architecture MSc with GPA 3.79/4.00; research assistant at Yasar University from 2014 to 2017, with work on performance simulation and multidisciplinary design. |
| Ceren Sahin Ph.D. in RETORNA PhD research on CRISPR gene therapy for hereditary retinal dystrophy | MSCA Doctoral Fellowship, RETORNA | Bachelor’s: BCST, Paris-Saclay , France, 2016–2019; Master’s: Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, University of Milan , 2021–2023; Thesis: CRISPR-Cas 9 histone-gene work at San Raffaele Hospital; Work: research technician, Biomedicine and Genome Center Izmir, 2019–2021 |
How Recipients Met Language Requirements — Ph.D.
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| English-language test exemption or accepted alternative | 1/4 | English-medium education or university proficiency certificate accepted (Necmettin Samet Dalga) |
| IELTS | 1/4 | IELTS taken (Ceren Sahin) |