Turkey Govt. Scholarships (Turkiye Burslari) for Masters and PhD
Dear all, Turkey Govt. Scholarships (Turkiye Burslari) for Masters and PhD in almost every field are now open for applications 2017
People with uncommon majors such as social sciences, arts, management should apply for it . Other majors such as technical, sciences & engineering ones must also apply
LAST DATE TO APPLY: 17TH FEBRUARY 2017
This post has been fully copied from Rizwan Akram from group Türkiye Burslari (Pakistan Chapter). For more questions regarding this scholarship, you can ask in the group mentioned earlier and they will be answered by experts and Pakistani students on this scholarship
You can also see these videos
1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThO_qqJCrCA&t=330s
2) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97fc40mZRUO809kMura0cg
1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThO_qqJCrCA&t=330s
2) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97fc40mZRUO809kMura0cg
*** Do NOT fill the form immediately and abruptly, first get all the information from seniors and then fill the form with full information, as any wrong step/information can be difficult to redo. So be careful. Also dun fill the form during the last week of application. Finish filling the form , one week before deadline. As in last week, it is impossible to apply due to huge traffic of applicants on the server
MOSTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1. HOW TO FIND UNIVERSITIES OF MY DEPARTMENT?
ANSWER: NO need to find any university. when you put your education detail in online application the system will show you automatically all universities in Turkey related to your department and you can select max. 12 and min. 3 universities.
ANSWER: NO need to find any university. when you put your education detail in online application the system will show you automatically all universities in Turkey related to your department and you can select max. 12 and min. 3 universities.
2. IS IELTS/TOEFL IS COMPULSORY TO APPLY?
ANSWER: NO not compulsory, But if you have these scores and upload while applying, your chances to win this scholarship becomes more. Keep in mind in Turkey only TOEFL is acceptable.
ANSWER: NO not compulsory, But if you have these scores and upload while applying, your chances to win this scholarship becomes more. Keep in mind in Turkey only TOEFL is acceptable.
3. What is Turkish Govt. scholarship, what documents are needed, how to apply, terms and conditions for scholarship etc,
As every year Turkish Government selects more than 80 students from Pakistan for 100% scholarship. So, kindly read this 38 questions & their answers, hopefully you will get all of your answers regarding application dates, applying procedure, selection procedure etc. Our only request to you is that If you didn’t find your answer only in that case you can ask a question.
Mostly Asked Questions During Türkiye Scholarships Application
Mostly Asked Questions During Türkiye Scholarships Application
PART A:》.
Q: 1 What is Türkiye Scholarships?
Türkiye Scholarships is a government funded higher education scholarship program which is designed for international students. The program does not include the foreign students who are studying in Turkey through the EU projects, the reciprocal agreements and the university scholarships.
Q: 2 What types of scholarships are available to me?
Türkiye Scholarships is offered for undergraduate, graduate, PhD and research level.
Q: 3 Should I take an acceptance from a university after being granted the Scholarships?
No, you should not. You will be placed in a university and program of your choice when you are granted the scholarship.
Q: 4 I do not have any information about Turkish universities. Where and how can I get information?
The candidates can acquire all the information that they need from the websites (www.turkiyeburslari.org) of the listed universities.
Q: 5 Is it possible to study in foreign language in Turkish universities?
In Turkish universities the medium of education is generally in Turkish. However, some departments and universities offer programs in foreign languages such as English, French and German. The candidates who want to study in foreign languages need to have an internationally recognized certificate to prove their language proficiency. The certificate should be valid and must be uploaded to the system during the application.
Q: 6 Can students studying at on their own expenses apply to Türkiye Scholarships?
Yes, they can. Self-financing students currently studying in Turkish Universities can apply to Success or Support Scholarship Programs. In fact, these are the only programs that they can apply under Türkiye Scholarships.
Q: 7 I can't speak Turkish. Is this a disadvantage for me to study in Turkey?
This is not a disadvantage at all. The candidates are not required to know Turkish for the application. The Scholarships also includes a Turkish language education for the candidates before they start their studies.
Q: 8 Where will I get Turkish language education?
Turkish language education is offered either at the university or a Turkish education center in the city where your university is situated. But, Turkish language education can also be provided in another city if Turkish education center is not available in the city where your university is.
Q: 9 Will I still need to take Turkish language course for a year, even in case of placements in English programs?
Yes, the students, who are accepted to any program but not have C1 Level Certificate for Turkish Proficiency Test, are given language course for a year.
PART B:
Q:1 How and when to apply to Türkiye Scholarships ?
Turkey Scholarships application usually begin in spring (February to March every year). Application dates announce at the web sitewww.turkiyeburslari.org
Q:2 The university and department I want to apply ask for special requirements such as GRE, GMAT, TOEFL and IELTS. Do I need these exam scores during the application?
No. You can provide these scores and requirements at the time of interview. For example, you applied a department which requires English sufficiency document. You can obtain that document or exam until the time of interview if you don't have at the time of application. You need to present those documents at interview. Otherwise you will not be placed in that department.
Q:3 I got Türkiye scholarship but I couldn’t complete my school on time. Can I use scholarship after my graduation of next year?
No. Successful candidates are usually expected to complete their school in July and start their visa process. It is not possible use scholarship other than that certain time.
Q:4 I continue my education on my own expense in Turkey. When can I apply support and success scholarship program?
Applications for support and success scholarship program begin at the beginning of every academic year. Application time, requirements, type of application will be announced via our website to candidates.
Q:5 Is there any scholarship program for candidates who continue their education in Türkiye at speciality in medicine or dentistry?
No. There is no presently scholarship program for candidates who continue their education in Türkiye at specialty in medicine or dentistry.
Q: 6 I continue my education with a scholarship from a private company / public institute / university in Türkiye. Can I apply Türkiye Scholarships?
No. Candidates who receive scholarship from any institute in Türkiye can not apply Türkiye Scholarships.
Q: 7 Is online application the only way to apply?
Yes. Only online applications will be accepted.
Q:8 Who can apply for Türkiye Scholarships?
Only foreign country citizens can apply to scholarships.
Q: 9 Do Turkish citizens can apply for Türkiye Scholarships?
No. Anyone holding or ever held Turkish citizenship cannot apply for scholarship program.
Q: 10 I have Blue Card, Can I apply for Türkiye Scholarship?
No. Anyone who holds Turkish Citizenship before cannot apply.
Q: 11 I have dual citizenship and I am not Turkish Citizen. Can I apply for Türkiye Scholarships?
Yes. If any of your citizenships is not Turkish you are allowed to apply.
Q: 12 I am foreign citizen and studied high school in Türkiye. Am I eligible for Türkiye Scholarships?
Yes. Candidates who completed their high school in Türkiye can only apply to scholarship program which includes the country that you are citizen.
Q: 13 Should I already be graduated to apply Türkiye Scholarships?
No. Candidates who are likely to graduate at the end of the academic year at the time of application can apply as well. It is expected to graduate until end of July for those candidates.
Q: 14 What are the academic success criteria?
Türkiye Scholarships is a program based on academic success of the candidates.
Academic criteria of the applicants will be measured according to these documents:
• Diploma Grade
• General Average Grades Received Until The Last Term (cumulative GPA)
• University Entrance Exam Grade (if any)
• High School Graduation Exam / Baccalaureate Grade (if any)
• İnternatıonal Test Score (if any)
• Other academic assessment score
Q: 15 What are the academic criteria for undergraduate level?
Candidates must have at least 70 % weighted grade point average for undergraduate applications (except medical sciences) over their maximum graduation grade.
Q: 16 Are there different academic criteria for Medical Sciences, Dentistry and Pharmacy?
Yes. Candidates who are going to apply medical sciences, dentistry and pharmacy at undergraduate level must have at least 90 % weighted grade point average over their maximum graduation grade.
Q: 17 My high school grade is 69 over 100. Can I apply Türkiye Scholarships?
It is expected to have at least 70 % weighted grade point average over their maximum graduation grade from the candidates applying for undergraduate programs. If high school diploma is the only academic grade you have, you can not apply. However if you have another academic grade such as university entrance exam and have at least 70% success, you can apply with that grade.
Q: 18 What are the academic criteria for master and Ph.D. applications?
It is expected to have at least 75 % weighted grade point average over their maximum graduation grade from the candidates applying for postgraduate programs.
Q: 19 What are the age criteria for applicant
Applicants must be;
be under the age of 21 for undergraduate programmes,
be under the age of 30 for master's programmes
be under the age of 35 for PhD programmes
be under the age of 45 for research programme
Q: 20 Who can apply for research scholarships?
Candidates who have Ph.D. degree or at the phase of writing dissertation can apply for research scholarship. Additionally, candidates should have acceptance from any university in Türkiye and must have sufficient language proof of the university is asking for.
Q: 21 Can I apply more than one scholarship program?
No. You can apply only one scholarship program.
Q: 22 How many universities and departments can be selected ?
Applicants can select maximum 12 universities and departments.
Q: 23 Can I be placed in a university and department I have not selected?
No. You will be placed in a university and department you chose. Selecting more departments and universities can increase your chance to get scholarship.
Q: 24 How many universities and departments can postgraduate applicants can select ?
Postgraduate applicant can select 12 university and department at most. Candidates must select at least 1 universities and departments.
Q: 25 I want to study medicine at undergraduate level in Türkiye. What are my chances?
There are limited numbers of scholarships at medical sciences. It has been suggested that only very successful candidates at chemistry, biology and mathematics should apply for medical sciences scholarship.
Q: 26 I want to study engineering at undergraduate level in Türkiye. What are my chances?
There are limited number of scholarships at engineering especially computer, civil and mechanical engineering. It has been suggested that only very successful candidates at chemistry, pyhsics and mathematics should apply for these engineering departments.
Q: 27 I want to study social sciences (political sciences, international relations, economics, sociology, business administration, history, media and communication). What are my chances?
The number of scholarship at social sciences is far more than medical sciences and engineering. For that reason candidates who apply for social sciences have more chance than the candidates who apply for medical sciences and engineering.
Q: 28 Should I upload original documents while I apply online ?
Yes, you have to upload the original documents in application process.
Q: 29 I had technical problem while I apply. What should I do ?
Please read application guide before you start your application. Also It will be helpful to watch application videos. Using Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome is suggested for application as internet browser.
You may contact to Türkiye Bursları Call Center : 0850 455 0 982
Q: 1 What is Türkiye Scholarships?
Türkiye Scholarships is a government funded higher education scholarship program which is designed for international students. The program does not include the foreign students who are studying in Turkey through the EU projects, the reciprocal agreements and the university scholarships.
Q: 2 What types of scholarships are available to me?
Türkiye Scholarships is offered for undergraduate, graduate, PhD and research level.
Q: 3 Should I take an acceptance from a university after being granted the Scholarships?
No, you should not. You will be placed in a university and program of your choice when you are granted the scholarship.
Q: 4 I do not have any information about Turkish universities. Where and how can I get information?
The candidates can acquire all the information that they need from the websites (www.turkiyeburslari.org) of the listed universities.
Q: 5 Is it possible to study in foreign language in Turkish universities?
In Turkish universities the medium of education is generally in Turkish. However, some departments and universities offer programs in foreign languages such as English, French and German. The candidates who want to study in foreign languages need to have an internationally recognized certificate to prove their language proficiency. The certificate should be valid and must be uploaded to the system during the application.
Q: 6 Can students studying at on their own expenses apply to Türkiye Scholarships?
Yes, they can. Self-financing students currently studying in Turkish Universities can apply to Success or Support Scholarship Programs. In fact, these are the only programs that they can apply under Türkiye Scholarships.
Q: 7 I can't speak Turkish. Is this a disadvantage for me to study in Turkey?
This is not a disadvantage at all. The candidates are not required to know Turkish for the application. The Scholarships also includes a Turkish language education for the candidates before they start their studies.
Q: 8 Where will I get Turkish language education?
Turkish language education is offered either at the university or a Turkish education center in the city where your university is situated. But, Turkish language education can also be provided in another city if Turkish education center is not available in the city where your university is.
Q: 9 Will I still need to take Turkish language course for a year, even in case of placements in English programs?
Yes, the students, who are accepted to any program but not have C1 Level Certificate for Turkish Proficiency Test, are given language course for a year.
PART B:
Q:1 How and when to apply to Türkiye Scholarships ?
Turkey Scholarships application usually begin in spring (February to March every year). Application dates announce at the web sitewww.turkiyeburslari.org
Q:2 The university and department I want to apply ask for special requirements such as GRE, GMAT, TOEFL and IELTS. Do I need these exam scores during the application?
No. You can provide these scores and requirements at the time of interview. For example, you applied a department which requires English sufficiency document. You can obtain that document or exam until the time of interview if you don't have at the time of application. You need to present those documents at interview. Otherwise you will not be placed in that department.
Q:3 I got Türkiye scholarship but I couldn’t complete my school on time. Can I use scholarship after my graduation of next year?
No. Successful candidates are usually expected to complete their school in July and start their visa process. It is not possible use scholarship other than that certain time.
Q:4 I continue my education on my own expense in Turkey. When can I apply support and success scholarship program?
Applications for support and success scholarship program begin at the beginning of every academic year. Application time, requirements, type of application will be announced via our website to candidates.
Q:5 Is there any scholarship program for candidates who continue their education in Türkiye at speciality in medicine or dentistry?
No. There is no presently scholarship program for candidates who continue their education in Türkiye at specialty in medicine or dentistry.
Q: 6 I continue my education with a scholarship from a private company / public institute / university in Türkiye. Can I apply Türkiye Scholarships?
No. Candidates who receive scholarship from any institute in Türkiye can not apply Türkiye Scholarships.
Q: 7 Is online application the only way to apply?
Yes. Only online applications will be accepted.
Q:8 Who can apply for Türkiye Scholarships?
Only foreign country citizens can apply to scholarships.
Q: 9 Do Turkish citizens can apply for Türkiye Scholarships?
No. Anyone holding or ever held Turkish citizenship cannot apply for scholarship program.
Q: 10 I have Blue Card, Can I apply for Türkiye Scholarship?
No. Anyone who holds Turkish Citizenship before cannot apply.
Q: 11 I have dual citizenship and I am not Turkish Citizen. Can I apply for Türkiye Scholarships?
Yes. If any of your citizenships is not Turkish you are allowed to apply.
Q: 12 I am foreign citizen and studied high school in Türkiye. Am I eligible for Türkiye Scholarships?
Yes. Candidates who completed their high school in Türkiye can only apply to scholarship program which includes the country that you are citizen.
Q: 13 Should I already be graduated to apply Türkiye Scholarships?
No. Candidates who are likely to graduate at the end of the academic year at the time of application can apply as well. It is expected to graduate until end of July for those candidates.
Q: 14 What are the academic success criteria?
Türkiye Scholarships is a program based on academic success of the candidates.
Academic criteria of the applicants will be measured according to these documents:
• Diploma Grade
• General Average Grades Received Until The Last Term (cumulative GPA)
• University Entrance Exam Grade (if any)
• High School Graduation Exam / Baccalaureate Grade (if any)
• İnternatıonal Test Score (if any)
• Other academic assessment score
Q: 15 What are the academic criteria for undergraduate level?
Candidates must have at least 70 % weighted grade point average for undergraduate applications (except medical sciences) over their maximum graduation grade.
Q: 16 Are there different academic criteria for Medical Sciences, Dentistry and Pharmacy?
Yes. Candidates who are going to apply medical sciences, dentistry and pharmacy at undergraduate level must have at least 90 % weighted grade point average over their maximum graduation grade.
Q: 17 My high school grade is 69 over 100. Can I apply Türkiye Scholarships?
It is expected to have at least 70 % weighted grade point average over their maximum graduation grade from the candidates applying for undergraduate programs. If high school diploma is the only academic grade you have, you can not apply. However if you have another academic grade such as university entrance exam and have at least 70% success, you can apply with that grade.
Q: 18 What are the academic criteria for master and Ph.D. applications?
It is expected to have at least 75 % weighted grade point average over their maximum graduation grade from the candidates applying for postgraduate programs.
Q: 19 What are the age criteria for applicant
Applicants must be;
be under the age of 21 for undergraduate programmes,
be under the age of 30 for master's programmes
be under the age of 35 for PhD programmes
be under the age of 45 for research programme
Q: 20 Who can apply for research scholarships?
Candidates who have Ph.D. degree or at the phase of writing dissertation can apply for research scholarship. Additionally, candidates should have acceptance from any university in Türkiye and must have sufficient language proof of the university is asking for.
Q: 21 Can I apply more than one scholarship program?
No. You can apply only one scholarship program.
Q: 22 How many universities and departments can be selected ?
Applicants can select maximum 12 universities and departments.
Q: 23 Can I be placed in a university and department I have not selected?
No. You will be placed in a university and department you chose. Selecting more departments and universities can increase your chance to get scholarship.
Q: 24 How many universities and departments can postgraduate applicants can select ?
Postgraduate applicant can select 12 university and department at most. Candidates must select at least 1 universities and departments.
Q: 25 I want to study medicine at undergraduate level in Türkiye. What are my chances?
There are limited numbers of scholarships at medical sciences. It has been suggested that only very successful candidates at chemistry, biology and mathematics should apply for medical sciences scholarship.
Q: 26 I want to study engineering at undergraduate level in Türkiye. What are my chances?
There are limited number of scholarships at engineering especially computer, civil and mechanical engineering. It has been suggested that only very successful candidates at chemistry, pyhsics and mathematics should apply for these engineering departments.
Q: 27 I want to study social sciences (political sciences, international relations, economics, sociology, business administration, history, media and communication). What are my chances?
The number of scholarship at social sciences is far more than medical sciences and engineering. For that reason candidates who apply for social sciences have more chance than the candidates who apply for medical sciences and engineering.
Q: 28 Should I upload original documents while I apply online ?
Yes, you have to upload the original documents in application process.
Q: 29 I had technical problem while I apply. What should I do ?
Please read application guide before you start your application. Also It will be helpful to watch application videos. Using Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome is suggested for application as internet browser.
You may contact to Türkiye Bursları Call Center : 0850 455 0 982
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Can i apply for it directly after my 12th class without any college diploma? But instead of having any college diploma, i have 2 certificates in 2 foreign languages.... Can i apply?
ReplyCan i apply for it directly after my 12th class without any college diploma? But instead of having any college diploma, i have 2 certificates in 2 foreign languages.... Can i apply?
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