KOC University Scholarship is an international scholarship program funded by the Turkish Government (Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities) which provides financial support for international students in their intended program of study at selected public and foundation Turkish universities. The Turkish Scholarships program offers support to students from all countries who wish to pursue undergraduate, master, or Ph.D. programs at Turkish universities. It also supports academicians and post-doctoral researchers to collaborate with Turkish researchers. Koç University has offered joint scholarships with Turkish Scholarships since 2019 for international students as follows:
- 5 undergraduate scholarships for all programs (except Medicine and Nursing)
- 10 Master scholarships for all Master with Thesis programs (Master Non-Thesis programs are not eligible and the MA in Clinical Psychology)
- 20 Ph.D. scholarships for all programs
- 5-10 Post-doctoral/research scholarships
Details of KOC University Scholarship
- Level: Undergraduate/ Masters / PhD
- Deadline: Open
- Eligible Nationalities: Open to all international students
- Type of study: Full-time course
- University: KOC University
- Scholarship Name: KOC University Scholarship
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- Required Language: English.
- Eligible Countries: All world countries.
- All the applicants should apply through ONLINE APPLICATION PROGRAM.
- Submitting an application without the required exam scores (GRE, TOEFL) significantly diminishes your admission chances and therefore your scholarship chances.
- All applications are evaluated on the academic merits of the candidate and not financial need.
- Scholarship results are communicated to candidates with the admission offer letter from the relevant Graduate School through the online application system and by email.
- For specific Master and Ph.D. scholarship terms and benefits awarded by each Graduate School please visit their websites.
Benefits of KOC University Scholarship
The Turkish Scholarship at Koç University program offers
- 100% tuition scholarships
- Dormitory accommodation (according to the monthly support offered by Turkish Scholarships)
- Monthly stipend (according to the monthly support offered by Turkish Scholarships)
- Flights
- Other benefits (Turkish Language Course tuition during studies, visa application support, extra-curricular social and cultural integration activities)
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Documents Required
- Statement of Purpose (SoP)
- CV
- University transcripts (see specific program website for minimum GPA requirements as relevant)
- University diploma(s)
- English language proficiency test results (only TOEFL IBT is accepted and with a score of 80 IBT or higher, IELTS is not accepted in Turkey)
- GRE or GMAT test scores (see specific program website for minimum score requirements as relevant)
- Referee contact details (2 for Master and 3 for Ph.D. programs)
- Other documentation (see specific program requirements)
How To Apply For KOC University Scholarship
Undergraduate scholarships
- Complete and submit the online Turkish Scholarships application form and indicate as your 1st preference one of the eligible Koç University undergraduate programs. You should submit the form before their annual deadline in February.
- Complete and submit the Koç University International Student application form with all the required documents and information before the annual deadline. For Koç University this includes a valid SAT test score and TOEFL test score above the minimum specified for the relevant College.
- If selected by the Turkish Scholarships Evaluation Committee for an interview and then approved, and if you are also offered admission by Koç University you will be offered the scholarship to the relevant undergraduate program. Announcement of results is usually done in August-early September each year
Master scholarships
- Complete and submit the online Turkish Scholarships application form and indicate as your 1st preference one of the eligible Koç University Master with Thesis programs. You should submit the form before their annual deadline in February.
- Complete and submit the relevant Koç University Graduate application form with all the required documents and information by the relevant program deadline. This includes a valid GRE test score and TOEFL test score. Applying without these two test scores will mean your application will not be evaluated. Only applicants who are admitted for the FALL semester intake are eligible to be funded by the Turkish Scholarships program.
- If selected by the Turkish Scholarships Evaluation Committee AND the relevant Koç University Graduate School program committee you will be offered admission to the relevant Master’s program with the Turkish Scholarships funding.
Ph.D. scholarships
- Complete and submit the relevant Koç University Graduate application form with all the required documents and information by the relevant program deadline. This includes a valid GRE test score and TOEFL test score. Applying without these two test scores will mean your application will not be evaluated. Only applicants who are admitted for the FALL semester intake are eligible to be funded by the Turkish Scholarships program.
- If you are nominated by Koç University to be funded by Turkish Scholarship (this usually is communicated to shortlisted applicants in August-September), you will then be asked to complete and submit the online Turkish Scholarships application form and indicate as your 1st preference the relevant Koç University Ph.D. programs.
- If approved by the Turkish Scholarships Evaluation Committee you will be offered admission to the relevant Ph.D. program with the Turkish Scholarships funding.
Deadline of KOC University Scholarship:
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