International students across the globe can apply for the annually-awarded Turkey Scholarships starting Tuesday till Feb. 20.

According to the Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), foreign students who want to study at prestigious universities in Turkey may apply online.

With international opportunities available and thorough experience in the field of education, Turkey awards scholarships to international students every year.

Given to the most qualified students, Turkey Scholarships are financed by the Turkish government. The scholarship aims to cement cooperation between countries and promote a mutual understanding between people.

Applications for the 2019 Turkey Scholarships can be submitted from Jan. 15 to Feb. 20 and are available for all international students across the world.

The applications can only be made through "www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr". International candidates should submit their required information or documents through the application system on this website. The application is free of charge.

Scholarship applications made by regular mail, courier or by hand will not be accepted.

The students will also be able to track the status of their applications on the website.

The candidates wanting to pursue their undergraduate, post graduate and doctorate educations in Turkish universities are eligible to apply for this program. (Anadolu)

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