Pakistani students follow the general international application process:

1. Check Eligibility and Requirements: Ensure you meet the criteria for your intended level of study (Undergraduate, Master’s, or Ph.D.).

   • Minimum Academic Achievement:

     • Undergraduate: Minimum $70\%$ academic score (or equivalent).

     • Master’s/Ph.D.: Minimum $75\%$ academic score (or equivalent).

     • Health Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy): Minimum $90\%$.

   • Age Limits (Maximum):

     • Undergraduate: Under 21 years old.

     • Master’s: Under 30 years old.

     • Ph.D.: Under 35 years old.

2. Application Period: Applications generally open annually between January and February through the official platform.

3. Online Application via TBBS: You must apply online through the Turkish Scholarships Application System (TBBS) on the official Türkiye Bursları website. You’ll need to register an account first.

4. Upload Required Documents: Gather and upload digital copies of essential documents:

   • A valid ID (Passport or National Identity Card).

   • A photograph taken within the last year.

   • Diploma or temporary graduation certificate (High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s, depending on the level of application).

   • Full Academic Transcripts/Mark Sheets.

   • National or International Exam Results (e.g., SAT, GRE, GMAT, if required by the chosen university/program, though often not mandatory for the scholarship application itself).

   • Language Proficiency Certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, etc., if applicable for English-taught programs).

   • Letter of Intent/Personal Statement.

   • Research Proposal (Mandatory for Ph.D. applicants).

5. Selection Process: The process involves a document review, followed by expert evaluation, and then an interview for shortlisted candidates (which may be conducted in Pakistan by Turkish officials). Undergraduate candidates for science/engineering fields may also have to take a test prior to the interview.