International students can automatically qualify for scholarships at Sabancı University by meeting application requirements. Applicants can express their interest in scholarships in the application form.
Application Deadline:
- Graduate Programs: 10 August 2026
- Undergraduate Programs: 28 August 2026
Tell Me About The Award:
The Sabancı University Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue Undergraduate, Master’s, or PhD degrees in Turkey. The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, and living expenses, making it one of the most comprehensive awards in the region. All applicants to Sabancı University are automatically considered for scholarships based on academic merit and supporting documents.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- All academic fields and majors offered at Sabancı University for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs.
Type:
- Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD Scholarships | Fully Funded.
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be international students applying for admission to Sabancı University.
- Hold the required academic qualifications (high school diploma for undergraduate, bachelor’s degree for master’s, master’s degree for PhD).
- Submit all required documents (transcripts, exam results, recommendation letters, proof of language proficiency, etc.).
- Demonstrate strong academic background and achievements (awards, Olympiad certificates, competition prizes).
How are Applicants Selected?
- Selection is automatic upon admission application.
- Evaluated by the Scholarship Committee based on:
- Academic background and transcripts
- Exam results
- Reference letters
- Interview results
- Evidence of academic success (competitions, Olympiads, awards)
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- All countries worldwide.
Where will the Award be Taken?
- Sabancı University, Istanbul, Turkey.
How Many Awards?
- Not specified (multiple scholarships available across undergraduate and graduate levels).
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Undergraduate Students:
- Up to 100% tuition waiver
- Dormitory accommodation (4-person rooms)
- Graduate Students:
- Full tuition fee exemption
- Monthly stipend: 35,000 TL (~$9,554 annually)
- Laptop
- Health insurance
- Transport allowance
- Conference support
How Long Will the Award Last?
- Duration of the chosen degree program (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD).
How to Apply:
- Apply for admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate program at Sabancı University.
- Submit all required documents:
- Exam/diploma results
- High school diploma (for undergraduates)
- Official transcripts (signed/stamped or e-signed)
- Language proficiency exam score (if applicable)
- Recommendation letter(s)
- Proof of nationality/residence (for applicants with Turkish ties)
- No separate scholarship application is required; all applicants are automatically considered.
- Submit applications before the respective deadlines (10 August 2026 for graduate, 28 August 2026 for undergraduate).
- Click the category you intend submitting an application for; Prospective Graduate Students Prospective Undergraduate StudentsÂ
Visit the Application Webpage for Details
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