The EMU offers a variety of scholarships for new students enrolling in their graduate programmes. Turkish students can apply for 100% and 50% tuition fee scholarships for Master’s and PhD programmes. In comparison, international students are eligible for 50% scholarships in Master’s programmes and 100% and 50% in PhD programmes. These scholarships are a great opportunity for students to lessen their financial burden.
Scholarship applications are accepted twice a year, during the fall and spring semesters. The rigorous selection process selects the most deserving candidates to receive these prestigious awards. By providing financial support, EMU aims to attract talented students worldwide and foster a vibrant academic community.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Institution: Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)
- Host Country: Turkey
- Evaluation Process Start: August 27, 2024 (Fall), January 20, 2025 (Spring)
- Last Day of Registration: September 18, 2024 (Fall), February 10, 2025 (Spring)
- Funding Type: Partially Funded
- Study Level: Master’s and PhD programmes
- Application Deadlines:
- Fall Semester: August 18, 2024
- Spring Semester: January 9, 2025
- Result Announcement Dates:
- First Scholarship List: September 10, 2024 (Fall), January 31, 2025 (Spring)
- Second Scholarship List: September 30, 2024 (Fall), February 21, 2025 (Spring)
- Duration:
- Master’s Programmes: Four semesters
- PhD Programmes: Ten semesters
- Programme Language: English
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Benefits
You will benefit from the Graduate Scholarship as follows:
- 100% or 50% tuition fee scholarship
- Turkish students are eligible for 100% and 50% scholarships in Master’s and PhD programmes.
- International Students: Eligible for 50% scholarships in Master’s programmes and 100% and 50% in PhD programmes.
- Category ‘E’ Research Assistant Position: Students with 100% scholarships will have the chance to work as research assistants, required to work at least 6 hours per week.
Eligibility Criteria
You must meet the following requirements:
International and TR National PhD Programme Candidates:
- Graduated with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 (out of 4.00) from an undergraduate degree programme
- Graduated with a CGPA between 2.75 and 2.99 (out of 4.00) from an undergraduate degree programme with:
- ALES band of 65 or higher (for Turkish citizens).
- Minimum CGPA of 3.50 (out of 4.00) from a Graduate (Master’s) programme.
TR National Master’s Programme Candidates:
- Graduated with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 (out of 4.00) from an undergraduate degree programme
- Graduated with a CGPA between 2.75 and 2.99 (out of 4.00) from an undergraduate degree programme with:
- An ALES band of 65 or higher is required for thesis programmes.
- ALES score of 65 or higher from any type for non-thesis programmes.
General Eligibility:
- Scholarships are available only for new students enrolling for the first time in their respective programmes.
- Students who terminate their registration and re-apply are not eligible for scholarships.
- Students with special or visiting student status are not eligible.
- The departmental ranking and assessment criteria (beyond CGPA) are used to select scholarship recipients.
- Shortlisted candidates must complete their registration by the specified deadline; otherwise, new candidates may replace them on the second list.
- Students whose names appear in the second scholarship list and face compelling reasons (e.g., visa, transportation issues) can appeal for an extension.
- Scholarships will be cancelled if a student, once registered at the same level of the programme at EMU, re-applies.
Required Documents
Please submit these requirements:
- Completed online application form.
- Academic transcripts.
- Relevant test scores (e.g., ALES for Turkish students)
- Statement of purpose.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Proof of English proficiency.
How to Apply
First-time enrollees in their respective programmes may apply for scholarships. Students who terminate or are dismissed and reapply are ineligible.
Applications are submitted online during the programme application process and are accepted twice a year for the fall and spring semesters. Please follow these steps for the scholarship applications:
- Submit an online application through the EMU graduate programme application system.
- Ensure all required documents are uploaded.
- Await the evaluation and ranking by the respective department.
- Check the EMU website for announcements of shortlisted candidates.
- Complete the registration process by the deadline to confirm the scholarship.
