YTB-IsDB Joint Scholarship Program 2025 in Turkey – Fully Funded
The Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), is offering the highly competitive YTB-IsDB Joint Scholarship Program for 2025. This fully funded initiative allows students from IsDB member countries to pursue Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degrees at prestigious universities throughout Turkey. The scholarship covers all expenses, and there are no application fees. Applicants can submit their applications in one of eight languages, including Turkish, Arabic, English, French, Russian, Bosnian, Persian, and Spanish.
About the YTB-IsDB Scholarship 2025 in Turkey
- Host Nation: Turkey
- Participating Institutions: Leading universities across Turkey
- Degree Programs: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD
- Eligible Candidates: Citizens of IsDB member countries
- Application Deadline: March 20, 2025
Scholarship Benefits
Awardees will receive comprehensive financial support, including:
- Guaranteed admission to a suitable university and program
- Monthly stipend based on degree level:
- Bachelor’s: USD 350
- Master’s: USD 375
- PhD: USD 400
- Full coverage of tuition fees
- Accommodation support or housing allowance
- Round-trip airfare between home country and Turkey
- Health insurance throughout the scholarship duration
- One-year Turkish language course to aid cultural and academic integration
- Access to various academic and career development opportunities
Duration of Scholarship by Program
- Associate/Bachelor’s: Up to 4 years
- Master’s: Between 2 and 3 years
- PhD: Between 3 and 4 years
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a national of an IsDB member country
- Age requirements:
- Bachelor’s: Up to 21 years old
- Master’s: Up to 30 years old
- PhD: Up to 35 years old
- Complete the online application before the deadline
- Submit all necessary academic transcripts, diplomas, and certificates
- Provide a detailed CV or resume
How to Apply?
Interested candidates should apply through the official Turkish scholarship platform. Be sure to upload all required documents correctly before submitting your application.
Apply here: Official YTB-IsDB Scholarship Portal.