The TÜBİTAK BİDEB Scholarship is a national scholarship program funded by Turkey’s Scientific and Technological Research Council (TÜBİTAK) that supports Master’s students studying at Turkish universities such as Sabancı University. Students who receive the TÜBİTAK BİDEB scholarship and are admitted to Sabancı University also receive additional university benefits such as tuition waiver, accommodation, and other academic support. This combination makes it a strong funding option for graduate students pursuing research degrees in Turkey.
About the TÜBİTAK BİDEB Scholarship
Sabancı University encourages graduate students to apply for TÜBİTAK-BİDEB scholarship programs, especially:
- 2210 – National Graduate Scholarship Program (Master’s)
Students apply directly to TÜBİTAK for funding. If selected and admitted to Sabancı University, the university provides additional benefits alongside the TÜBİTAK scholarship.
Why Choose The TÜBİTAK BİDEB Scholarship?
This scholarship allows students to combine government funding with university support, meaning students can study with tuition fully covered while receiving financial and academic support from both TÜBİTAK and Sabancı University. Students also gain access to research facilities, faculty supervision, and conference opportunities, which strengthen their academic and research careers.
TÜBİTAK BİDEB Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Turkey
- Host Institution: Sabancı University
- Scholarship Name: TÜBİTAK BİDEB Scholarship
- Study Level: Master’s
- Funding Source: TÜBİTAK (Government of Turkey) + Sabancı University Support
- Coverage: Tuition fee waiver, stipend support, dormitory, health insurance, laptop, transportation, conference support
- Application Deadline: August 10, 2026
- Main Programs: 2210 Master’s Scholarship
- Eligible Applicants: Students admitted to Sabancı University graduate programs and awarded TÜBİTAK BİDEB funding
Scholarship Benefits
Students who receive the TÜBİTAK BİDEB scholarship and study at Sabancı University receive the following support:
- 100% tuition fee exemption
- Monthly stipend support (provided by TÜBİTAK and supplemented by the university)
- Dormitory accommodation (shared for Master’s)
- Transportation support if not staying in the dormitory
- Private health insurance
- Laptop computer
- Conference support (limited, usually once per year)
Sabancı University provides these additional benefits on top of the TÜBİTAK scholarship funding.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Apply and gain admission to a Master’s at Sabancı University.
- Apply separately to the TÜBİTAK BİDEB scholarship programs (2210 or 2211).
- Demonstrate strong academic performance and research potential.
- Meet graduate program admission requirements such as transcripts, recommendation letters, and test scores if required.
- Be selected for the TÜBİTAK scholarship and accepted by Sabancı University.
Required Documents
Students usually need:
- Graduate program application to Sabancı University
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Statement of purpose
- CV / Resume
- Letters of recommendation
- English proficiency test (IELTS/TOEFL if required)
- TÜBİTAK scholarship application documents
These documents are submitted separately to Sabancı University and TÜBİTAK scholarship programs.
Application Process & Timeline
- Choose a Master’s at Sabancı University.
- Apply for admission through the Sabancı University graduate application portal.
- Apply separately to the TÜBİTAK BİDEB scholarship (2210 or 2211) through TÜBİTAK.
- If you receive both admission and TÜBİTAK funding, Sabancı University will provide additional scholarship benefits.
- Accept the admission and scholarship offer and begin your graduate studies in Turkey.
