Turkey Government YTB-IsDB Joint Scholarship Program 2026 for International Students (Fully Funded)

The YTB-IsDB Joint Scholarship Program 2026 offers an incredible opportunity for students from IsDB (Islamic Development Bank) member countries to pursue fully funded higher education in Türkiye. This prestigious international scholarship supports Associate, Bachelor's, Master’s, and PhD degrees in critical fields of science and technology for development, contributing to capacity-building in participating countries.

Study in Türkiye on a Full Scholarship

Offered through a collaboration between the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), this joint scholarship enables students to study at some of the top universities in Türkiye. The program aims to strengthen scientific and technological advancement in IsDB member states by supporting talented students in their educational journeys.

Selected candidates will receive:

• Full tuition fee coverage
• Monthly living allowance
• Free university placement
• Accommodation support
• Health insurance
• Turkish language course (if applicable)
• Travel expenses (round-trip airfare)

For associate and bachelor’s degree students, the scholarship operates as an interest-free loan (Qard-Hasan), which must be repaid after graduation and employment through a local IsDB Education Trust (IET) in the student’s home country. For their countries (Least Developed Member Countries - LDMCs), the scholarship is considered a grant.

Scholarships are available for a wide range of fields, particularly focused on science, technology, and development-related disciplines. These include but are not limited to:

• Engineering
• Agriculture
• Health and Medicine
• Computer Science
• Natural Sciences
• Sustainable Development

This scholarship is open to international students from IsDB Member Countries.

To apply, candidates must:

• Be a citizen of an IsDB member country
• Have a strong academic background
• Be in good physical and mental health
• Commit to returning to their home country after graduation to contribute to its development
• Meet the academic and language requirements for the degree level they are applying to

Multilingual Application Process

Applications can be submitted in eight languages:

Turkish, Arabic, English, French, Russian, Bosnian, Persian, and Spanish.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through the Türkiye Scholarships website:

www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr

For full details on scholarship terms, responsibilities, and repayment commitments, visit the IsDB Scholarships Portal:

www.isdb.org/scholarships

Application Deadline: Deadline is not announced yet, keep tabs on official website for latest information.

Why Choose the YTB-IsDB Joint Scholarship?

• Fully funded education in one of the world’s most culturally rich and academically strong countries
• Access to top-tier universities in Türkiye
• Develop skills in high-impact fields crucial to your home country’s development
• Join a global network of scholars committed to progress and cooperation
• Personal and professional growth through academic excellence and cross-cultural exchange

Don’t miss this opportunity to study in Türkiye with full financial support.