Turkey Scholarships Postgraduate Programs are full government funded programs for successful international students from all over the world for postgraduate studies in Turkey. Postgraduate scholarships are:
Ali Kuçu Science and Technology Scholarship Program, bni Haldun Social Sciences Scholarship Program,Yunus Emre Turkish Language Scholarship Program and Islamic Theology Scholarship Program. Candidates can apply only one scholarship program in accordance with their educational background and academic goals.
Study Subjects and Level:
Scholarships are awarded to study any of the courses. The scholarships are available for studying postgraduate degree level.
To be eligible for postgraduate programs, applicants must
- be a citizen of a country other than Turkey (Anyone holding or ever held Turkish citizenship before cannot apply);
- not be a registered student in Turkish universities at the level of study they are applying;
- \be a bachelor’s or master’s degree holder by 30th of June 2014 at the latest;
- be under the age of 30 for master’s programs (no earlier than 01.01.1984);
- be under the age of 35 for doctorate programs (no earlier than 01.01.1979);
- have at least 75 % cumulative grade point average or diploma grade over their maximum graduation grade or have at least 75 % success in any accepted national or international graduate admissions test;
- be in good health.
Scholarship Open for:
International students (Except Turkey) can apply for the scholarships.
Scholarship Duration:
Duration of the scholarship for graduate degree students is :1 year Turkish language course + 1 year scientific preparation ( if necessary ) + educational duration.
Scholarship Value:
The scholarships covers:
- Monthly stipend (app. 375 USD for master’s, 500 USD for doctorate)
- Full tuition fee
- Free 1-year Turkish language course
- Free state-run dormitory accommodation
- Round-trip air ticket
- Health insurance
Selection criteria:
Firstly, candidates’ academic success and genuineness of the information and documents will be checked. Successful candidates will be invited for face to face or online interviews as a second step.
How to Apply?
Candidates are supposed to;
- go to www.turkiyeburslari.org or www.trscholarships.org,
- click the online application form,
- create an account by entering an e-mail and password,
- read the application guide,
- log in to the system and fill out the application form,
- upload the required documents,
- and finally finish the application.
Required Document for Application:
The applying mode is online.
- Online application form (provided at the website www.turkiyeburslari.org or www.trscholarships.org)
- A copy of a bachelor or master’s diploma or document indicating that the candidate is bachelor or master’s senior student
- A certified bachelor and/or master’s transcript (indicating courses taken and relevant grades of the candidate)
- A copy of a valid ID card (passport, national ID, birth certificate etc.)
- Passport photo
Application Deadline: 31st March 2014.
For further information: Turkey Scholarships Postgraduate Program
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