Vakıflar Genel Müdürlüğü announces 2026-2027 scholarship dates

The General Directorate of Foundations (VGM) has announced the application schedule for the 2026-2027 academic year education assistance and scholarships.

For secondary education assistance, which covers students in official and formal primary, middle, and high schools under the Ministry of National Education, applications will open on October 6, 2026, and close on October 20, 2026. Eligible students receive a monthly payment of 1,750 TL, totaling 15,750 TL over the nine-month academic period from October to June.

Applications must be submitted electronically via the official VGM website. While dates for higher education scholarships for associate and undergraduate students are yet to be announced, students are advised to monitor official VGM communications for upcoming deadlines. Selection is based on specific evaluation criteria and the accuracy of the information provided during the application process.