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Bilkent University Scholarship Undergraduate/Graduate

Comprehensive guide to financial benefits, eligibility requirements, and official application steps.

Scholarship Program Overview

Turkey's first private university offers generous merit-based scholarships for international undergraduate and graduate students, covering up to 100% of tuition plus accommodation support for top applicants.

This award is officially open for international applicants seeking full-time higher education programs. Selected candidates receive financial support throughout the standard duration of their degree.

Scholarship Benefits:

🔹 Full tuition waiver for top-ranked applicants (up to 100%) 🔹 Partial tuition reductions (20–90%) for strong but not top-tier applicants 🔹 Accommodation support for select high-achieving students 🔹 No separate scholarship application — automatic consideration 🔹 Merit-based: top 5% of applicants typically receive the highest awards

Eligibility Requirements:

🔹 Undergraduate: Strong SAT, IB, A-Level, WAEC, or equivalent results 🔹 IELTS or TOEFL required (SAT alone may not be sufficient for English proficiency in all cases — confirm current requirement) 🔹 Graduate (Master's/PhD): Relevant Bachelor's/Master's degree, strong transcripts, statement of purpose, references 🔹 Demonstrated leadership and extracurricular involvement strengthens applications

Application Process:

Visit the official Bilkent University international admissions portal Complete the online application form for your intended level (undergraduate or graduate) Upload transcripts, test scores (SAT/IELTS/TOEFL), passport copy, and personal statement Indicate interest in financial assistance/scholarship during the application (undergraduate) Submit before the relevant round deadline Await admission and scholarship decision (often combined in one notification)

Key Dates

Undergraduate rounds: 5 February 2026 – 12 July 2026 (this window applies to the current cycle; next year's cycle expected to follow a similar pattern, opening around February 2027) 🔹 Graduate rounds: Rolling deadlines — 18 March 2026, 6 June 2026, and 4 November 2026 (next confirmed round)

Frequently Asked Questions

No — for undergraduate applicants, indicating financial assistance interest during the regular application is enough; you're automatically considered.
Yes, in most cases, even if you submit a strong SAT score — confirm the latest English proficiency policy with Bilkent's admissions office.
Only the top 5% of applicants typically receive full scholarships; partial awards are more common and still substantial (20–90% tuition reduction).
Accommodation support is offered to select top-performing students, but isn't guaranteed for all scholarship recipients.

Quick Summary

Host CountryTurkey
Funding TypeUniversity-Funded
Verification Manually Verified
Last UpdatedUpdated Jul 2026

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