The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce The Turkish Language Program for Public Officials and Academicians.

This fully funded program is designed for public officials, diplomats, academicians, and researchers and will be conducted in Ankara, Türkiye over a period of eight (8) months.

The scholarship will cover a monthly stipend, language courses, round trip airfare, accommodation, residence fee, the cost of all the trips and cultural activities during the program.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must submit the following documents for consideration:

• Passport/ ID
• Photograph
• Transcript
• Diploma
• Letter of Intent
• Document indicating the employment of the candidate
• Document from the workplace indicating that the candidate is allowed to participate in the scholarship program
• Letters of recommendation received from the workplace

Please note that prospective candidates should possess atleast a Master’s Degree and must be no more than 40 years old.

Interested candidates are required to complete the online application via https://tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/ no later than 1 June 2026.

Applicants can also access more information regarding the program via https://katip.ytb.gov.tr/.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs encourages all eligible and interested persons to apply and take advantage of this valuable academic and professional development opportunity.