Sabancı University, located in Istanbul, Turkey, offers a range of scholarship opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students, including international applicants. These scholarships are designed to support students with strong academic backgrounds and potential.
🎓 Undergraduate Scholarships
All international undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships during the admission process. These scholarships can cover varying percentages of tuition fees, such as 25%, 40%, 50%, 60%, or 75%. The evaluation considers academic performance, reference letters, exam results, transcripts, and other documents demonstrating academic success.
🎓 Graduate Scholarships
Graduate students admitted to academic programs (excluding professional programs) often receive full tuition waivers. Additional support may include monthly stipends, free dormitory accommodation, transportation support, private health insurance, and laptop provision. Specific scholarships, such as the Distinguished Science & Technology Scholarship, offer enhanced benefits for exceptional PhD candidates.
🌍 Government-Sponsored Scholarships
Sabancı University collaborates with various government scholarship programs, allowing students from countries like Azerbaijan, Iraq, Oman, Libya, Pakistan, and Qatar to study at the university with financial support from their respective governments.
📅 Application Deadlines
- Undergraduate Programs: Applications open on January 15, 2025, and close on August 29, 2025, at 16:00 Turkish time. Sabancı University
- Graduate Programs: Application deadlines vary by program. For most Master’s and Ph.D. programs, the deadline is May 30, 2025. Scholarship Union
📝 Application Process
- Automatic Consideration: No separate application is required for most scholarships; all applicants are evaluated during the admission process.
- Early Applications: Submitting applications early may increase the chances of receiving a scholarship.
- Supporting Documents: Applicants should provide comprehensive documentation of their academic achievements to strengthen their scholarship application.
For more detailed information on scholarships and application procedures, visit the Sabancı University Scholarships page.