Türkiye Scholarships

Are you a temporary protection beneficiary studying at a university or higher education institution in Turkey?


If your answer is yes, you may be eligible to receive a Türkiye Bursları-UNHCR grant for higher education. 


What are the requirements for receiving Türkiye Scholarships-UNHCR higher education financial aid? 

  • Having temporary protection status,
  • To be enrolled in a state university or higher education institution as of the academic year 2021-2022,
  • Being an Associate or Undergraduate Program student, 
  • Have a minimum of 2 GPA for the 2021-2022 Fall Semester 


How can I apply for Türkiye Scholarships-UNHCR higher education financial aid? 


  • You can use the adress tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr to apply. 


What supporting documents must I submit with my application? 


  • A copy of the temporary identity card 
  • Current student certificate (active student certificate obtained from e-Devlet or university after March 1, 2022 and showing 2021-2022 Spring Semester registration)
  • Current transcript (document obtained from e-Devlet or university after March 1,2022 and showing GPA) 


  • Associate Degree (2-year programs)        1,500 TL 
  • Undergraduate (4-year programs)            2,900 TL 
  • Undergraduate (5 or 6-year programs)     4,200 TL 


*Students who are already benefiting from Türkiye Scholarships cannot apply.


Application Deadline: March 30 2022