Last Updated on 27/05/2023
The application period for the Turkish Scholarships (Türkiye Burslar), the largest scholarship program in the nation for foreign students considering attending Turkish universities, opened online applications on Tuesday.
Turkish Scholarship 2023 starts the application process
Applications for the 2023 year program opened on January 10 and will be accepted online using the free online application system for the scholarship program through February 20, 2023.
What is Turkish Scholarship Program
The government-funded Turkish Scholarship Program provided by the Presidency of Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), offers a variety of educational possibilities for foreign students and researchers to pursue undergraduate, graduate, research, and language studies in Turkey’s most esteemed universities. Along with the monthly stipend, this all-inclusive program offers international students options for department placement at universities, university tuition, health insurance, housing in dorms, free vocational and academy programs, and round-trip airfare.
To explain, the program was first made available to the public in 1992 under the name “Turkey Scholarships.” It garnered continuously high application numbers over the years with the YTB’s cooperation in 2012. It aims to create a network of future leaders devoted to fostering community cooperation and understanding.
Eligibility for Turkish Scholarship Program
Generally, Turkish university programs occur in Turkish language at Turkish institutions. However, some academic institutions and departments might provide courses in both English and other languages. Candidates who want to enroll in these programs must be able to present a certificate of language proficiency that has been recognized globally. (TOEFL or other similar credentials, if accepted by the university). The majority of these programs demand results from international admissions tests (GRE, GMAT, SAT, etc.). When selecting programs in the application system, candidates have the option of checking the language of instruction.
Candidates for undergraduate programs who have scores from international exams like the SAT or GCSE must also submit the minimal requirements for finishing secondary school as determined by these international exams.
However, some academic institutions and departments might provide courses in both English and other languages.Therefore, candidates who want to enroll in these programs must be able to present a certificate of language proficiency that has been recognized globally. (TOEFL or other similar credentials, if accepted by the university). The majority of these programs demand results from international admissions tests (GRE, GMAT, SAT, etc.). When selecting programs in the application system, candidates have the option of checking the language of instruction.
Candidates for undergraduate programs who have scores from international exams like the SAT or GCSE must also submit the minimal requirements for finishing secondary school as determined by these international exams.
Education System in Turkey
Recently, Turkey has emerged as a significant international education destination. International students from all over the world are drawn to it for many advantages. Turkey’s effective and reliable educational system helped the nation achieve a high literacy rate of 95.69% in 2015.
Every citizen in Turkey has the legal right to a free public education. Additionally, both boys and girls must complete 12 years of education, which progress into 4+4+4 years.
The national ministry of education is in charge of Turkey’s educational system. Moreover, the Provincial Directorate of National Education assesses the academic background of each foreign student who enrolls in a Turkish public school. It examines its academic history.
Among the OECD nations, Turkey boasts one of the best educational systems. It has a solid strategy that is largely concerned with the academic performance of the school. The three major priorities that underpin this plan. In order to evaluate the achievement of set goals, each priority assesment uses quantitative and qualitative indices.
To learn more about the Education System in Turkey you can take a look at this article.
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