Apply to Study in Turkiye with a Turkiye Scholarship Programme

Applications are open to applicants wishing to pursue Undergraduate studies or Postgraduate studies at top universities in Türkiye scholarship during the academic year 2024/2025.
Applications are open to applicants wishing to pursue Undergraduate studies or Postgraduate studies at top universities in Turkiye scholarship during the academic year 2024/2025.

Applications are open to applicants wishing to pursue Undergraduate studies or Postgraduate studies at top universities in Turkiye scholarship during the academic year 2024/2025.


Study in Turkiye Priority Disciplines

Undergraduate Program

  • Engineering
  • Health Sciences
  • Humanities
  • Social Sciences

Graduate Programs

  • Social Sciences
  • Humanities
  • Natural Sciences
  • Engineering

Eligibility for the Study in Turkiye Programme

To be eligible applicants must:

  • Be a citizen and permanent resident of Jamaica
  • Academic certificates and awards
  • Be a High School graduate under the age of 21 when applying for undergraduate programs
  • Be a Bachelor’s Degree holder under the age of 30 when applying for master’s programs
  • Be a Master’s Degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for doctoral programs
  • Must be under the age of 50 to participate in research programs

Benefits of the Study in Turkiye Scholarship Programme

The Turkish Government Provides:

  • University and Program Placement
  • Tuition Fee
  • Monthly Stipend
  • Health Insurance
  • Accommodation
  • Once-off flight ticket
  • Turkish Language Course (1 year)

Study in Turkiye Scholarship Obligation

Successful candidates will be required to sign a Loan Agreement for Education and Training prior to leaving Jamaica giving an undertaking that upon completion of studies, they will return and work in Jamaica for a period of five (5) years.


Application Procedure

For information regarding the types of scholarships being offered, visit the Turkiye Scholarship Burslari website at https://www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/

The application form is accessible via https://tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/ . Please read all instructions carefully. Download the completed Application Form and print a hard copy.

Prepare supporting documents for application packages as required for online application and submission at the Strategic Workforce Planning and Improvement Branch:

  • A valid passport
  • A recent passport-sized photograph
  • Highest certificates, academic transcripts and school leaving certificates
  • International exam scores (GRE, GMAT etc. if required by the chosen program)
  • Language test scores (if required by the chosen program)
  • A research proposal and an example of your written work (for PhD applicants only)

Submit the a notarized copy of the study in Turkiye scholarship documents listed above to the address below:
Strategic Workforce Planning and Improvement Branch
Ministry of Finance and the Public Service
30 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
Telephone 922-8600-12
Email: [email protected]


CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION FOR THE STUDY IN TURKIYE SCHOLARSHIP IS FEBRUARY 19, 2024 @ 1:00 PM. WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST IN OUR SCHOLARSHIPS: HOWEVER, CONTACT WILL ONLY BE MADE WITH SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES

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