Launch of Turkey's Study Abroad Scholarship (YLSY) Registration for 2025

Turkey's study abroad scholarship program, abbreviated as YLSY, is one of the most prestigious and long-standing government support programs for outstanding students. Regulated under Law 1416 (Law on Sending Students to Foreign Countries), this scholarship provides an exceptional opportunity for undergraduate graduates to pursue Master's and PhD degrees at the world's top universities [1].

Details of Quotas and Academic Fields in the 2025 Call According to the official announcement by the Turkish Ministry of National Education in June 2026, 811 slots have been allocated for the 2025 quota. These slots are distributed among various universities and government institutions to meet the country's specialized needs in strategic areas. Candidates from 477 different undergraduate fields can apply for this scholarship, reflecting the broad scope and diversity of this call [3]. Of this total capacity, a large portion is dedicated to university academic staff, while the remainder is allocated to specialists needed by organizations such as the Turkish Space Agency, the Ministry of Defense, and other executive bodies.

Candidate Requirements: From ALES Scores to Age Limits Applicants must meet strict criteria to enter the selection process. The most important conditions include: - ALES Score: Candidates must have obtained a minimum score of 75 in the Turkish Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam (ALES) [2]. - Academic Average: The minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) must be 2.50 out of 4 or 65 out of 100. - Age Limit: The maximum age is set at 30 for Master's applicants and 33 for PhD applicants. - Military Status: Male candidates must have no legal obstacles regarding military service for traveling abroad [1].

Scholarship Benefits and Post-Graduation Obligations This scholarship is provided as a Full Fund, covering all student expenses including university tuition, health insurance, airfare, and a monthly stipend adjusted to the cost of living in the destination country. In return, recipients commit to returning to Turkey after completing their studies and serving in the relevant state institution for twice the duration of their study period [2]. This service obligation ensures the transfer of global knowledge and modern technologies into Turkey's scientific and executive framework.

Registration Guide for the REBUS System All registration and field selection steps are conducted online through the official scholarship student system of the Ministry of National Education, known as REBUS. Candidates must visit the official website of this system, upload their academic documents and exam scores, and select their university priorities based on the published capacity table [1]. Experts recommend that applicants carefully study the detailed guide (Kılavuz), which includes specifics on accepted fields in each country, before finalizing their application.