Applications are invited for TÜBITAK graduate
scholarship available for the citizens of least developed countries. Applicants
must be 30 years old or younger for the MSc/MA programs and 35 years old or
younger for the PhD programs on the first day of the application
period. Applicants who are currently enrolled in a PhD program in Turkey
are also eligible to apply on the condition that they have not yet completed
their six semester in the program. Maximum duration for the scholarship is
2 years for the Masters and 4 years for the PhD program. Applications will
be accepted twice a year.
scholarship available for the citizens of least developed countries. Applicants
must be 30 years old or younger for the MSc/MA programs and 35 years old or
younger for the PhD programs on the first day of the application
period. Applicants who are currently enrolled in a PhD program in Turkey
are also eligible to apply on the condition that they have not yet completed
their six semester in the program. Maximum duration for the scholarship is
2 years for the Masters and 4 years for the PhD program. Applications will
be accepted twice a year.
Study Subject (s): Scholarship is awarded in the field of Natural Sciences,
Engineering and Technological Sciences, Medical Sciences, Agricultural
Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities.
Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing graduate
degree (master and doctoral).
Scholarship Provider: The Scientific and Technological Research Council
of Turkey (TÜBITAK)
Scholarship can be taken at: Turkey
Engineering and Technological Sciences, Medical Sciences, Agricultural
Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities.
Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing graduate
degree (master and doctoral).
Scholarship Provider: The Scientific and Technological Research Council
of Turkey (TÜBITAK)
Scholarship can be taken at: Turkey
Eligibility: Being a
citizen of one any eligible Least Developed Countries of United Nations.
-Applicants must be 30 years old or younger for the MSc/MA programs and 35
years old or younger for the PhD programs on the first day of the application
period.
-Applicants should be non-Turkish citizens. Applicants who hold dual
citizenship with Turkey are not eligible to apply.
-Applicants who hold a Bachelor’s degree or who are currently enrolled in their
fourth year of college are eligible to apply for scholarship for the MSc/MA
programs.
-Applicants who are currently enrolled in an MSc/MA program in Turkey are also
eligible for the scholarship on the condition that they have not yet completed
their third semester in the program.
-Applicants holding an MSc/MA degree or currently enrolled in a master’s
program who intend to enroll in a PhD program in Turkey are eligible to apply
for the scholarship.
-Applicants who are currently enrolled in a PhD program in Turkey are also
eligible to apply on the condition that they have not yet completed their six
semester in the program.
citizen of one any eligible Least Developed Countries of United Nations.
-Applicants must be 30 years old or younger for the MSc/MA programs and 35
years old or younger for the PhD programs on the first day of the application
period.
-Applicants should be non-Turkish citizens. Applicants who hold dual
citizenship with Turkey are not eligible to apply.
-Applicants who hold a Bachelor’s degree or who are currently enrolled in their
fourth year of college are eligible to apply for scholarship for the MSc/MA
programs.
-Applicants who are currently enrolled in an MSc/MA program in Turkey are also
eligible for the scholarship on the condition that they have not yet completed
their third semester in the program.
-Applicants holding an MSc/MA degree or currently enrolled in a master’s
program who intend to enroll in a PhD program in Turkey are eligible to apply
for the scholarship.
-Applicants who are currently enrolled in a PhD program in Turkey are also
eligible to apply on the condition that they have not yet completed their six
semester in the program.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of Least Developed Countries of United Nations except of
Turkish citizens (Afghanistan, Madagascar, Angola, Malawi, Bangladesh, Mali,
Benin, Mauritania, Bhutan, Mozambique, Burkina Faso, Myanmar, Burundi,
Nepal, Cambodia, Niger, Central African Republic, Central African Republic,
Rwanda, Chad, Samoa, Comoros, Sao Tome and Principe, Congo (Democratic Republic
of the), Senegal, Djibouti, Sierra Leone, Equatorial Guinea, Solomon Islands,
Eritrea, Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Gambia, Timor-Leste, Guinea, Togo,
Guinea-Bissau, Tuvalu, Haiti, Uganda, Kiribati, United Rep. of Tanzania, Lao
People’s Democratic Rep., Vanuatu, Lesotho, Yemen, Liberia and Zambia) can
apply for the scholarship.
Turkish citizens (Afghanistan, Madagascar, Angola, Malawi, Bangladesh, Mali,
Benin, Mauritania, Bhutan, Mozambique, Burkina Faso, Myanmar, Burundi,
Nepal, Cambodia, Niger, Central African Republic, Central African Republic,
Rwanda, Chad, Samoa, Comoros, Sao Tome and Principe, Congo (Democratic Republic
of the), Senegal, Djibouti, Sierra Leone, Equatorial Guinea, Solomon Islands,
Eritrea, Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Gambia, Timor-Leste, Guinea, Togo,
Guinea-Bissau, Tuvalu, Haiti, Uganda, Kiribati, United Rep. of Tanzania, Lao
People’s Democratic Rep., Vanuatu, Lesotho, Yemen, Liberia and Zambia) can
apply for the scholarship.
Scholarship Description: As a member of the United Nations and an emerging economy, Turkey is
committed to the cause of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in the international
arena and is ready and willing to do its part in assisting in their development
process. As a part of these responsibilities, Turkey generated and declared an
international aid programme for LDCs (The Economic and Technical Cooperation
Package of Turkish Government for LDCs). One significant item of the programme
is regarding to science and education fields. In this context, The Scientific
and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBITAK) will give master and
doctorate scholarships for citizens of LDCs. Turkey and TÜBITAK aim to generate
and promote closer educational and scientific relations between Turkey and
LDCs.
committed to the cause of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in the international
arena and is ready and willing to do its part in assisting in their development
process. As a part of these responsibilities, Turkey generated and declared an
international aid programme for LDCs (The Economic and Technical Cooperation
Package of Turkish Government for LDCs). One significant item of the programme
is regarding to science and education fields. In this context, The Scientific
and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBITAK) will give master and
doctorate scholarships for citizens of LDCs. Turkey and TÜBITAK aim to generate
and promote closer educational and scientific relations between Turkey and
LDCs.
Duration of award(s): Maximum duration for the scholarship is 2 years for the Masters and 4
years for the PhD program.
years for the PhD program.
What does it cover? The scholarship will consist of:
-A monthly stipend of 1.500 Turkish Liras (TL) for MSc/MA students
-A monthly stipend of 1.800 Turkish Liras (TL) for PhD students
-Tuition Fee (up to 2.000 Turkish Liras)
-A monthly allowance for health insurance coverage for the award holder only.
-Travel Allowance
-Support for Turkish Language Learning
-All scholarship awardees that successfully complete a Master’s program will be
rewarded scholarship for a PhD program on the condition that they are admitted
to a program at a Turkish University.
-A monthly stipend of 1.500 Turkish Liras (TL) for MSc/MA students
-A monthly stipend of 1.800 Turkish Liras (TL) for PhD students
-Tuition Fee (up to 2.000 Turkish Liras)
-A monthly allowance for health insurance coverage for the award holder only.
-Travel Allowance
-Support for Turkish Language Learning
-All scholarship awardees that successfully complete a Master’s program will be
rewarded scholarship for a PhD program on the condition that they are admitted
to a program at a Turkish University.
Selection Criteria: Applications are evaluated by peer review panel system by considering
the application documents. Preference will be given to candidates who
demonstrate the potential to contribute significantly to Turkey’s goal of
international cooperation in scientific and technological development.
the application documents. Preference will be given to candidates who
demonstrate the potential to contribute significantly to Turkey’s goal of
international cooperation in scientific and technological development.
Notification: The results are announced 2 months later after the deadline. There will
not be announcement for the candidates not accepted.
not be announcement for the candidates not accepted.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. The following documents must be included
in application:
-Copy of birth certificate or passport (pages of personal information)
-Copy of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree (If any)
-Copy of Undergraduate and Graduate transcripts (If any)
-A motivation letter (Statement of purpose)
-Curriculum vitae
-Two reference letters
-Certificates of achievement (if any)
–The documents must be English or Turkish. Officially translated
copy of the documents can be used in the application.
in application:
-Copy of birth certificate or passport (pages of personal information)
-Copy of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree (If any)
-Copy of Undergraduate and Graduate transcripts (If any)
-A motivation letter (Statement of purpose)
-Curriculum vitae
-Two reference letters
-Certificates of achievement (if any)
–The documents must be English or Turkish. Officially translated
copy of the documents can be used in the application.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted twice a year. Application deadlines for
2014 are:
-I. Period: 13 January 2014 – 28 February 2014
-II. Period: 4 August 2014 – 12 September 2014
2014 are:
-I. Period: 13 January 2014 – 28 February 2014
-II. Period: 4 August 2014 – 12 September 2014
