Bilkent University seeks to provide potential undergraduate and graduate students with information about the exceptional academic opportunities available. The university welcomes applicants who meet the required qualifications and demonstrate potential for academic success.

Scholarship Summary
Host Country: Turkey
Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
Eligible Country: All African Countries
Reward: Tuition waiver | Monthly Stipend
Deadline: July 12, 2025
Eligibility For the 2025 Bilkent University Scholarships in Turkey
To be eligible for the Bilkent University International Scholarships, applicants must:
- Have a minimum CGPA of 2.80/4.00 for BSc graduates or MSc students at the time of application.
- If you are a Turkish citizen residing in Turkey, you must have an ALES score of at least 55 (quantitative).
- If you are from another country, you must have a GRE General Test score of at least 153 (quantitative). However, we encourage applicants with a slightly lower score but a strong background to apply.
- Proof of English proficiency through one of the following:
– TOEFL IBT: minimum score of 87
– IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5, with no section below 5.5
– Bilkent COPE: minimum grade of C.
- Applicants of all nationalities are welcome to apply.
Required Documents for Bilkent University International Scholarships
To apply, candidates must be prepared to submit the following documents:
- ALES (Akademik Personel ve Lisansüstü Eğitimi Giriş Sınavı/Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam) or GRE scores. For graduate programs in Business Administration, GMAT scores are required.
- Proof of English language proficiency, both written and oral. Please refer to the websites of the respective graduate schools for the list of accepted tests.
- Official transcripts.
- Letters of recommendation from instructors or others qualified to assess academic ability.
How to Apply for the Bilkent University International Scholarships
Qualified and interested applicants should click the “Apply here” button to access the application page.
Application Deadline: July 12, 2025.
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