The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) has encouraged applications from suitably qualified Sierra Leonean students who wish to pursue UNDERGRADUATE and POSTGRADUATE Courses in the Republic of Turkiye.

MTHE further revealed that this year, the option to apply for an “Associate’s (two-year) Degree”, in order to train students for the fast-track entrance to the job opportunities, is also added to the scholarships program.

Below are the Regulatory Conditions

  1. Applicants MUST be less than 25 years of age when applying for the Undergraduate programmes and have obtained a good WASSCE certificate.

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  2. Applicant for Master’s degree MUST not be above 35 years of age and possess a good Bachelor’s degree.

  3. Applicant for the Ph.D. degree, MUST not be above 45 years of age, and possess a good Masters degree.

  4. Upload a scanned copy of traveling document with validity not later than March 1. 2026

  5. Upload evidence of acquired education certificates and transcripts.

  6. Upload a Study plan or Research proposal (A minimum of 200 words for Undergraduates. 800 words for Postgraduates students)

  7. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendations

  8. Interested applicants can access the application form through “https://www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr” and submit on or before Monday 19th February. 2024

  9. Completed application with all supporting documents should be submitted to the same website and Hard Copies Hand Delivered to the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education Office on or before Monday 19th February, 2024.

MTHE confirmed that  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Ministry for interview.