Scholarships for Nigerian Students in Turkey

Turkey offers a range of scholarships to help Nigerian students pursue their academic dreams. Here are some of the most prominent scholarship programs you should explore:

🇹🇷 Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları)

A fully-funded government scholarship program for international students, including Nigerians, covering tuition fees, accommodation, monthly stipends, health insurance, and Turkish language courses.

👉 Learn more and apply: Türkiye Scholarships Official Website


🌍 Türkiye-Africa Scholarship Program

Specifically designed for African students, this program offers undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. scholarships in various fields, strengthening the ties between Turkey and African nations.

👉 Learn more and apply: Türkiye-Africa Scholarship Program


🏛️ University-Specific Scholarships

Many top Turkish universities offer partial or full scholarships to international students, including Nigerians. Some of the notable universities with scholarship opportunities are:

  • Kadir Has University
  • Sabancı University
  • Bilkent University
  • Koç University
  • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University

🔬 TWAS-TÜBİTAK Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

A collaborative program offering fellowships for foreign scholars from developing countries, including Nigeria, to pursue research in natural and related applied sciences in Turkey.

👉 Learn more: TWAS-TÜBİTAK Fellowship Info


💡 Need Help?

The National Association of Nigerian Students Turkey Chapter (NANSTurkey) is here to support you throughout your scholarship search and application process. Don’t hesitate to reach out for guidance!