Turkey's VGM Scholarship Application Dates for 2026-2027 Await Announcement

Students in Turkey eagerly await the announcement of application dates for the General Directorate of Foundations (VGM) scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. These scholarships provide crucial financial support to needy students across primary, middle, high school, and university levels.

While official dates for the upcoming application period have not been released, historical patterns suggest a likely opening in October, mirroring last year's timeline. The VGM typically announces these details on its official website, www.vgm.gov.tr, where prospective applicants can also find the necessary application forms.

The scholarship program aims to fulfill the charitable conditions outlined in various foundations. To be eligible for the secondary education grant, students must be enrolled in public primary, middle, or high schools. Exclusions apply to students in private schools, open education programs, or those with siblings already receiving VGM educational aid or other public scholarships. Those receiving public assistance or VGM subsistence allowances are also ineligible.

Successful secondary education scholarship recipients are awarded 1,750 Turkish Lira per month for nine months of the academic year (October through June). Payments are managed by the regional directorates of the VGM, of which there are 25 across Turkey. For higher education, the VGM has been offering scholarships to needy university students since 2013, with application processes and criteria also detailed on the official website.