Türkiye Diyanet Foundation (TDV)
A group of scholarships for international students studying in Türkiye, including International Anatolian Imam Hatip High Schools, the International Theology Undergraduate Programme and graduate theology tracks. Age, nationality, grades, documents and benefits vary by level. The announced 2026–2027 deadline was 28 February 2026; the next cycle's dates should be added when published.
The key information before reviewing the full conditions.
No single amount applies to all tracks. TDV's 2025–2026 catalogue listed TRY 4,500 monthly for the International Theology Undergraduate Programme. This is a previous-year figure, not a confirmed amount for the next intake, and does not apply automatically to high-school or graduate tracks.
Application deadline
Feb 28, 2026
Information last verified
Oct 15, 2026
International students in religious and Islamic-studies tracks: high school, undergraduate theology and selected master's/doctoral programmes in theology or Islamic studies. This is not a general scholarship for every field or nationality; each track has defined institutions and conditions.
Review eligibility, coverage and required documents before applying.
Conditions vary by track. For the 2026 international undergraduate theology track, published criteria included non-Turkish citizenship, birth after 1 January 2005, a grade-12 equivalent certificate with at least 70% or expected graduation in July, no health barrier, disciplinary sanction or conviction, no more than a two-year post-high-school gap, and not already studying in Türkiye. Graduate tracks have separate subject, age and document rules; undergraduate criteria should not be applied to all programmes.
Benefits vary by programme and may include a monthly stipend, foundation accommodation, healthcare, tuition/residence fees and arrival/return travel under the track guide. A high-school package may differ from undergraduate or graduate support. These benefits are not guaranteed for every track; use the written terms for the specific programme.
Undergraduate applicants typically need a passport/ID, high-school certificate or graduation statement, transcript, recent photo, contact details and call forms. Graduate applicants may need a relevant bachelor's/master's degree, transcripts, CV, research plan or statement and language evidence. Prepare translations according to the selected track's instructions.
1) Choose the high-school, undergraduate or graduate track. 2) Check its age, nationality, grade and field rules. 3) Prepare certificates and translations early. 4) Apply via the designated system and complete any assessment/interview. 5) Follow results and next steps. The published 2026–2027 deadline passed on 28 February 2026 and a new date is not confirmed here. NEXA can organise and review the file for a separately disclosed fee, but does not award the scholarship or guarantee acceptance.
Applying through NEXA is a separate paid service. The fee is explained before the process starts. Listing an opportunity does not guarantee eligibility, acceptance or funding.