Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme – 2027/2028 Academic Year (Graduate & Research Scholarship)

In alignment with Türkiye’s goal of full EU membership, the Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme (JMSP) seeks to enhance Türkiye’s administrative capacity by boosting the number of experts in EU acquis-related fields. Approximately 170 scholarships are planned for the 2027–2028 academic year.

Application Deadline

27 October 2026

Tell Me About The Scholarship

The Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme (JMSP) is one of Türkiye’s longest‑running and most prestigious EU‑funded scholarship schemes. It supports graduate and research‑level academic studies in EU member countries, focusing on policy‑based fields related to the EU acquis. The programme aims to increase the number of experts in EU disciplines and strengthen Türkiye’s administrative capacity during its EU membership negotiations.

Which Fields are Eligible

Applicants must choose one EU acquis chapter as their field of study. Supported areas include:

Free Movement of Goods

Competition Policy

Digital Transformation & Media

Agriculture & Rural Development

Judiciary & Fundamental Rights

Environment & Climate Change…and many more across 32 acquis chapters.

Type

Graduate & Research Scholarship | EU Studies | Türkiye & EU Member States

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include

Public sector employees in Türkiye.

Private sector employees (including NGOs and diplomatic missions).

Academic/administrative staff at universities in Türkiye.

Senior undergraduate students.

Graduate (Master’s or PhD) students.

Applicants must also

Be nationals of Türkiye, EU member states, or IPA III beneficiary countries.

Hold at least a bachelor’s degree or be final‑year undergraduates.

Have a minimum GPA of 2.70/4.00 or 70/100, or alternatively 36 months of work experience or a completed graduate degree.

Provide valid foreign language proficiency certificates in one or two EU official languages.

How Are Scholars Selected

Written exam (minimum score: 60/100).

Ranking based on exam results, EU‑related questions, gender, and age.

Approximately 170 scholarships awarded, with indicative quotas

50% public sector

30% university sector

20% private sector

Which Countries are Eligible

Türkiye, EU member states, and IPA III beneficiary countries (Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia).

Where Will the Scholarship Be Taken

Universities or higher education institutions in EU member countries.

How Many Scholars

~170 scholarships planned for 2027/2028.

What is the Benefit of the Scholarship

Tuition fees (up to €22,000).

Living expenses (amount varies by EU country).

One‑time fixed allowance of €3,500 for visa, travel, insurance, and study materials.

90% of scholarship paid at contract signing; 10% upon completion.

How Long Will the Scholarship Last

Minimum 3 months – maximum 12 months.

Must be completed by 1 March 2029.

Required Documents

Completed application form.

Copy of ID card/passport.

Valid foreign language proficiency certificate(s).

Academic transcripts.

Additional documents depending on sector (public, private, university, student).

How to Apply

Download and complete the Application Form for 2027/2028.

Prepare required documents (sector‑specific checklists apply).

Submit in a sealed envelope by mail, courier, or in person to

Central Finance and Contracts Unit (CFCU)Gelir İdaresi Başkanlığı Eğitim Merkezi ve OECD Ankara Çok Taraflı Vergi Merkezi25 Mart Mahallesi, İstiklal Caddesi No: 7Yenimahalle, 06200 Ankara / Türkiye

Deadline: 27 October 2026

📧 Queries: [email protected] (until 6 October 2026, 16:00).

🌐 Visit the application webpage for details

Eligible applicants include: Public sector employees in Türkiye. Private sector employees (including NGOs and diplomatic missions). Academic/administrative staff at universities in Türkiye. Senior undergraduate students. Graduate (Master’s or PhD) students. Applicants must also: Be nationals of Türkiye, EU member states, or IPA III beneficiary countries. Hold at least a bachelor’s degree or be final‑year undergraduates. Have a minimum GPA of 2.70/4.00 or 70/100, or alternatively 36 months of work experience or a completed graduate degree. Provide valid foreign language proficiency certificates in one or two EU official languages.

Applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope by mail, courier, or in person to the Central Finance and Contracts Unit (Merkezi Finans ve İhale Birimi) at the address listed below by 27 October 2026: Subject: Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme – 2027–2028 Academic Year Merkezi Finans ve İhale Birimi Gelir İdaresi Başkanlığı Eğitim Merkezi ve OECD Ankara Çok Taraflı Vergi Merkezi25 Mart Mahallesi, İstiklal Caddesi No: 7 Yenimahalle 06200 Ankara / Türkiye