How to prepare and submit a Türkiye Scholarships application: eligibility criteria, required documents, the TBBS portal steps, and the annual application timeline.
Reviewed · August 17, 2026Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları) is a fully funded government scholarship program offered by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) to international students from around the world, including Libyan students who wish to study in Türkiye. This guide explains the scholarship’s benefits, admission criteria, required documents, application dates, and registration through TBBS, with practical advice for improving your chances of acceptance.
If you plan to apply for Türkiye Scholarships in the next cycle, contact the Union team through WhatsApp at the bottom of this page to register your interest. The team can then follow up with you, remind you of important dates, help you prepare your application file, and invite you to support groups explaining the application steps.
Stipend amounts and some details may change from year to year according to the scholarship provider’s decisions, so always check the official website before applying.
Bachelor’s (all programs): 70% or higher · Medical programs (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy): 90% or higher · Master’s and doctorate: 75% or higher.
Associate degree/diploma and bachelor’s: up to age 21 · Master’s: up to age 30 · Doctorate: up to age 35 · Research scholarship: up to age 50.
All non-Turkish students may apply, including graduates and those who will graduate before August of the application year. Turkish citizens, former Turkish citizens, and students already enrolled at a Turkish university at the same degree level for which they are applying are not eligible.
Verified on August 5, 2026
Online application period
Approximately January 10–February 20
Preliminary evaluation
March–April
Interviews
April–June
Final results announced
Early August
Travel procedures
August
Arrival in Türkiye and beginning of study
Usually during September
Verified on August 5, 2026
Open the official application system and create a new account using your personal email address.
Confirm your email and sign in, then complete personal, family, and contact information accurately and exactly as shown in your passport.
Enter school or university details, years, and grades, then upload clear copies of diplomas, transcripts, and required documents.
Camps, associations, scouting, student work, courses, and competitions.
Write it carefully in the designated fields and avoid copying and pasting from the internet to prevent rejection.
You can choose approximately 12 programs, diversifying across different cities and universities to improve your chances of acceptance.
Confirm that all information and documents are correct, then select Submit before the application period ends.
The Union team is ready to answer your questions and help at any stage of your studies.
