Türkiye Scholarships for the Academic Year 2026/2027– Fully Funded Opportunity for Tanzanians. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) has officially announced a call for applications for the Türkiye Scholarships for the academic year 2026/2027. This prestigious and fully funded scholarship is open to eligible Tanzanian students wishing to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD studies in Turkey.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online within the specified application window.
1. Call for Applications
The general public is hereby informed that the Türkiye Scholarships Program for the 2026/2027 academic year is now open. The scholarship offers Tanzanian students an opportunity to study in Turkey at top public universities, fully funded by the Turkish Government.
Applicants are advised to carefully review eligibility requirements and submit their applications before the deadline.
2. Application Requirements
To be eligible for the Türkiye Scholarships 2026/2027, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Academic Qualifications
- Hold a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) and Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with a First Division; OR
- Hold a Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in a related field;
- For Master’s applicants: Hold a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with at least Upper Second Class;
- For PhD applicants: Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Age Limits
- Undergraduate applicants: Must be under 21 years
- Master’s applicants: Must be under 30 years
- PhD applicants: Must be under 35 years
3. Scholarship Coverage
The Türkiye Scholarships is a fully funded program covering the following benefits:
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly stipend
- One-off international flight ticket
- Accommodation
- Health insurance
- One year Turkish language course
⚠️ Note: Other costs such as visa fees will be covered by the student.
4. Required Documents
Applicants must complete the online application form and upload the following supporting documents:
- Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts
- A copy of a Birth Certificate
- A valid National ID, ID card, or Passport
- A recent passport-size photograph (taken within the last year)
- International language test results (TOEFL, DELF, GRE, GMAT, SAT, etc.), if required by the selected university or program
- For PhD applicants:
- A research proposal
- A written sample of previous research work
5. Application Process and Submission
- All applications must be submitted online
- Application portal: www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr
- Applications can be submitted in six languages:
- Turkish
- Arabic
- English
- French
- Russian
- Bosnian
Important Dates
- Opening date: 10th January 2026
- Closing date: 20th February 2026
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Final Note to Applicants
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early, ensure all documents are correctly uploaded, and carefully select their preferred programs and universities.
For official updates and announcements, applicants should also follow communications from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST).
