# Turkish student scholarship programs 2026-2027 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-student-scholarship-programs-2026-2027 > Updated: 2026-09-04T10:13:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Various Turkish institutions and organizations are preparing scholarship programs for the 2026-2027 academic year. The General Directorate of Foundations (Vakıflar Genel Müdürlüğü) is planning to provide non-refundable educational support to students across primary, secondary, high school, and university levels. While official application dates for this term are pending, historical patterns suggest secondary education applications occur in early October, while higher education applications typically take place in late October. Concurrently, specific regional and academic organizations have announced their own programs. The Istanbul-based ÇAYDER association has opened applications for students from Çaykara and Dernekpazar, requiring applicants to be Turkish citizens in formal education with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, the Çorum Türk Ocağı is offering monthly payments of 5,000 TL to successful students in need at Hitit University, with applications scheduled for September 2026. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Turkish organizations announce university scholarship programs Turkish organizations ÇAYDER and Çorum Türk Ocağı have announced scholarship opportunities for university students for the 2026-2027 academic year, with applications closing in late September. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-organizations-announce-university-scholarship-programs ### 2026-09-03: Vakıflar Genel Müdürlüğü prepares 2026-2027 student scholarships The General Directorate of Foundations is preparing 2026-2027 scholarship applications for students in Turkey. Official dates are pending, but online applications are expected to begin in October. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vakflar-genel-mdrl-prepares-2026-2027-student-scholarships --- Cite as: Turkish student scholarship programs 2026-2027. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-student-scholarship-programs-2026-2027