Bilkent International Student Scholarships
Tuition waivers from 20% to 100% for international undergraduates, awarded on high school grades and exam scores, with accommodation support for top students.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Türkiye
Funding
Five tuition-waiver levels (20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, 100%). Accommodation scholarship for a limited number of top students on a full waiver.
Eligible applicants
International undergraduate applicants (not Turkish citizens)
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Overview
Bilkent International Student Scholarships is offered by Bilkent University for Undergraduate study in Türkiye. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
May be included
Accommodation
May be included
Five tuition-waiver levels (20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, 100%). Accommodation scholarship for a limited number of top students on a full waiver. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Not available to current or former Turkish citizens.
- International eligibility
- Lasts up to 4 semesters of English prep and 10 semesters of a 4-year programme.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Renewal needs annual GPA of 2.00/4.00; merit awards need 3.30 and top 5%.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Türkiye
Official eligibility summary
Applicants are evaluated on high school grades, national or international exam scores, programme choice and other academic criteria. Applicants who hold or have held Turkish citizenship are not eligible.
Applicant profile
- International undergraduate applicants (not Turkish citizens)
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Türkiye
Current-cycle criteria
- Applicants are evaluated on high school grades, national or international exam scores, programme choice and other academic criteria. Applicants who hold or have held Turkish citizenship are not eligible.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- High school transcripts and exam scores
How to apply
- 1
Apply to Bilkent as an international student.
- 2
Scholarship is decided from your application; see the How to Apply page.
Application timeline
Application cycle
No dates on the scholarship page; see How to Apply.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Bilkent University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.