Turkey Graduate Scholarship Programs for International Students

Applications are
invited by Turkish government for Turkey graduate scholarship program for 2013
academic year. The scholarships are available for international students
(non-Turkish) to pursue master and PhD degree at Turkish universities. Two
scholarship programs: Ali Kusçu Science and Technology Graduate Scholarship
for science, engineering and technology and Ibni Haldun Social Sciences
Graduate Scholarship to study at the field of social sciences are available.
Candidates for PhD programs are required to be born no earlier
than January 1, 1978 and candidates for master programs no earlier
than January 1, 1983. Application deadline is March 31, 2013.

Study
Subject(s):

Ali Kusçu Science
and Technology Graduate Scholarship is offered to study in the fields of
science, engineering & technology and Ibni Haldun Social Sciences Graduate
Scholarship to study in the field of social sciences.

Course
Level:

This program
provides scholarships for master’s and PhD degree at Turkish universities.

Scholarship
Provider:

Turkish Government

Scholarship
can be taken at:

Turkey

Eligibility:

-Candidates who have
graduated or are likely to graduate from an educational institution equivalent
to that of Turkey’s in the present academic (i.e. bachelor’s degree for
master’s level) can apply to Turkey Scholarships.
-There is also age condition for candidates required to meet. For applicants
applying to Master’s Degree: Those who were born no earlier than 01.01.1983 and
for applicants applying to PhD Degree: Those who were born no earlier than
01.01.1978.
-It is expected to have certain academic score from candidates for each program
and scholarship level. There are specific minimum score of the program that you
are applying at “assessment and selection” section.
-Students who are currently studying in Turkey are not allowed to apply to the
level that they are already studying.
-Turkish citizens and persons who lost Turkish citizenship cannot apply for
this scholarship program.
-Turkey scholarships are open for all country citizens who meet these
conditions.

Scholarship Open
for Students of Following Countries:

Scholarship program
is available for non-Turkish nationals from all countries.

Scholarship
Description:

Turkey opens the
doors of its universities for international students from all around the world
with “Turkey Scholarships”. Scholarship with vast opportunities and education
in qualified Turkish universities will help you to gain new perspectives, and
abilities making applicants be one step ahead of others in their career. Turkey
Scholarship is non-refundable. Turkey Scholarship is provided for only
international students who will study in higher education level. The aim of Turkey
Scholarships is to improve mutual understanding with other countries and to
contribute richness of global information with people oriented approach.

Duration
of award(s):

Duration of the
scholarship for graduate ( master and PhD ) degree students is : 1 year
Turkish language course + 1 year scientific preparation ( if necessary ) +
educational duration.

What
does it cover?

Turkey scholarships
consist of these opportunities:
-Allowance: For master’s students 423.75 USD per month and for PhD students 565
USD per month.
-Accommodation: Turkey Scholarship students can stay in public university
dormitories without paying any fee. Students who do not want to stay in these
dormitories can use other housing possibilities on their own expenses.
-Tuition and Fees: Turkey Scholarship students do not pay any tuition or
university fee for education.
-Health Expenses: Turkey Scholarship students are covered by public health
insurance.
-Turkish Language Course: Turkey Scholarship Students take Turkish language
course for one year if they do not have proof of Turkish Language knowledge.
Turkey Scholarship students who study in other languages instead of Turkish
must also take Turkish Language Course.
-Transportation: Turkey Scholarship students will get a certain amount of money
for their transportation expenses at their first arrival to Turkey and
departure after graduation from Turkey.

Selection
Criteria:

The selection of
candidates is carried out according to academic achievement and interview
performance. Turkey 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,
University Entrance Exam Grade (if any), High School Graduation Exam /
Baccalaureate Grade (if any), International Test Score (if any) and Other
Academic Assessment Score
-cumulative GPA: Candidates must have at least for master’s degree and
PhD degree applications 75 % and for Medical School applications 90 %
-weighted grade point average over their maximum graduation grade.

Notification:

Successful candidates will be
invited for face to face or on-line interviews. Information regarding
interviews will be sent to candidates’ e-mail addresses that they used for
application. Selected students will be awarded with the scholarship in a
suitable fields based on the strength of candidates’ academic background.