Bilkent University Scholarship 2023 – Fully Funded

Bilkent University invites students from around the world and from different countries to apply for a scholarship to study a bachelor’s degree in Turkey, as this scholarship is open to all international students of various nationalities wishing to study in Turkey.

About the university

Scholarship at Bilkent University in Turkey covers tuition, accommodation and other expenses of the student during the course. Bilkent University Scholarships offer a wide range of academic disciplines such as arts, design, architecture, business administration, economics, management, social sciences, engineering, humanities, arts, sciences, music, performing arts, applied technology, and management.

Established in 1984, the University of Bilkent is the first private university in Turkey. Bilkent University is one of the top 3 Universities in Turkey. Students will have the means to develop cross-cultural understanding and to explore other parts of the world.

Bilkent University scholarship details

• University: Bilkent University
• Degree level: Bachelors, Masters and PhD
• Scholarship coverage: Fully Funded
• Eligible Nationality: International
• Award Country: Turkey
• Last Date: 4 July 2022

Financial Benefits

The following costs cover international students in Turkey pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Turkey:

• Scholarship tuition fees
• Monthly Salary
• Housing support
• Private health insurance
• laptop
• meal card
• Travel support once a year, for a fixed amount, to attend scientific events

Eligibility criteria for the grant

• Scholarship Eligible Countries: All eligible nationalities

• Majors: The scholarship will be allocated for undergraduate study in any major offered by the university.

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicant must meet all of the following criteria:

1. The student must have a high school diploma in addition to national or international test scores (SAT or YOS).
2. A student can benefit from the tuition fee waiver for a maximum of 4 semesters in the English language preparatory program and for a maximum of 10 semesters in the 4-year undergraduate programs. Residence scholarships are also offered for up to 8 semesters.
3. The student must maintain an annual GPA of at least 2.00/4.00.
4. The Preparatory English Program student will also be required to pass the PAE exam by the end of the academic year.
5. Scholarships are for a student who fails to meet these requirements by one or two levels and cannot be reinstated even if the student succeeds in doing so through improving their performance.
6. A student receiving a free university housing scholarship must maintain an annual GPA of at least 2.50/4.00. A student who does not meet this condition will forfeit their accommodation grant.
7. Attendance at all lectures and academic activities is compulsory for all scholarship students, even if the course instructor does not formally attend or does not specify a minimum attendance.
8. In case of no-show, scholarships may be temporarily suspended at any time.

Funding provided through Bilkent University Scholarships

• The University will offer eligible students full scholarships or partial scholarships with full tuition waiver.

• Tuition fees have five levels of exemption, ranging from 20% to 100%.

• The university provides university housing for a limited number of outstanding students who receive a full tuition fee waiver scholarship.

How to apply to Bilkent University Scholarships

Eligible students will be automatically nominated for the scholarship after they apply for admission to one of the university’s programs.