Turkish Diyanet Foundation (TDF) is accepting applications for the TDF Imam Hatip High School Scholarship 2026 in Turkey. TDF offers a great educational program for high school students to study at Imam Khatip High School. TDF is working in education to help the students of 111 countries contribute to Muslim communities in Islamic Education and teach each aspect of the Islamic religion to qualified people.

If you are a non-Turkish student and want to pursue your high school studies and degree programs in Turkey, apply now for this fully-funded Scholarship.

Brief Details

• Organized by: Turkish Diyanet Foundation (TDF)
• Application Period: 15 January – 28 February 2026
• Application Evaluation: 01-20 March 2026
• Interview Process: 23 March-31 May 2026
• Interview Evaluation: 15 May -31 May 2026
• Result Announcement: 15 June 2026
• Host Organization: Turkiye Diyanet Foundation (TDF)
• Host Institution: Imam Khatip High School
• Location: Turkey
• Level of Study: High School

Benefits of the TDF Imam Hatip High School Scholarship

This Scholarship provides a wide range of facilities to the students as follows:

• Annual health expenses;
• Residence Permit or Fee
• Clothing Scholarship;
• Round–trip flight tickets for the students every year during their education in Turkey;
• Stationery Support;
• Summer and Winter Camps;
• Academic Support Activities;
• Three meals a day;
• Library facility access
• Sports fields;
• Visits to historical places and various cities;
• Private tutor for students who wish to be Qa uran Hafiz;
• Opportunity to be an Imam on Fridays;
• Market Permissions;
• Free school uniforms and textbooks;
• Computer room;
• Lounges;
• 24 hours hot water;
• Canteen;
• Various courses and activities will contribute to personal development.

You may apply for the following scholarships in Turkey: 

• TDF International Theology Graduate Scholarship Program in Turkey
• TDF International Theology Undergraduate Scholarship Program in Turkey
• TDF Imam Hatip High School Scholarship 2026 In Turkey
• Turkey Merit Scholarships Program for Successful Students
• Turkey Scholarships for Afghanistan and International students 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Students adhering to the following requirements can apply to the Turkieye Diyanet Foundation International Anatolian Imam Hatip Scholarship program:

• Be a citizen of any country but the Republic of Turkieye;
• Not married (be single);
• Born after 01 January 2010;
• To graduate from higher secondary or intermediate equivalent to Turkish grade 8 with a score of at least 70 percent;
• Not having been punished during his education;
• Not repetition or school suspension for more than two years;
• The student or their family must not live in Turkey and must live in their own home country;
• Not be a refugee and not live with family in Turkey;
• Be mentally and physically healthy;
• Not finished primary education in Turkey

Documents Required

Selected Applicants should provide the following documents to register at education institution:

• Valid original secondary school certificate or a certified copy of the diploma;
• A transcript of the 8th grade and, if a senior, the original or certified copy of the previous year’s transcript;
• Tazkera, Passport, or certified copy of Passport;
• An official health report.
• Six passport photographs (4.5 x6 cm in size);
• Education: valid visa.
• Birth Certificate;
• Parental or guardian consent for the applicant to study in Turkey

Application Procedure

Applications will pass the document and information checks to complete the preliminary evaluation process. Applicants will receive face-to-face interview invitations in their respective countries, and the interview panel will evaluate the candidates according to the following areas:

• Visual Aptitude Test;
• Knowledge of reciting the Qur’an and tajwid;
• Basic religious knowledge (Faith, worship, Sirah ethics);
• General culture;
• Self-expression ability;
• Preference awareness;
• Special talent;
• Language skills

How to Apply?

Students can apply online via the Turkish Scholarship Website. Applicants are not acceptable via email or post.

Apply Online

For more information about the TDF Imam Hatip High School Scholarship, please visit the Turkish Diyanet Foundation (TDF) website or read the scholarship guidelines.

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