The Spark Foundation opens doors for a thousand refugee students to join Turkish universities in an educational initiative aimed at supporting ambitious and qualified young individuals in continuing their university education.
The scholarship includes a thousand students for public universities and another thousand for private universities, with varying financial support depending on the degree level.
Registration Information and Acceptance Issuance:
- Registration Period: June 27 to July 12
- Acceptance Issuance: July 21 to July 30
Eligibility Criteria for the Spark Scholarship:
- Applicants must be born on or after January 1, 2000.
- Must be a high school graduate or in their final year of high school.
- Should not have any previous enrollment in Turkish public universities.
- Must demonstrate academic competence and choose a specialization within the offered programs.
- Must adhere to the specified nationality and age requirements and not be receiving another scholarship.
Monthly Stipends Based on Degree Level:
- 1000 Turkish Lira for Associate Degrees
- 2000 Turkish Lira for Bachelor’s Degrees
- 3000 Turkish Lira for Medical Degrees
Application and Registration Process
- 1000 Turkish Lira for Associate Degrees
- 2000 Turkish Lira for Bachelor’s Degrees
- 3000 Turkish Lira for Medical Degrees
Application and Registration Process: Interested students can apply through the direct scholarship link provided. Students need to upload all required documents and include details of their extracurricular activities and professional achievements.
Participating Turkish Universities:
- Gaziantep University
- Mersin University
- Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University
- Harran University in Şanlıurfa
- Hatay Mustafa Kemal University
Scholarship Termination or Cancellation: The renewal of the scholarship depends on successful academic performance and timely progression from one academic year to the next. Any repeat programs by the refugee student may result in the loss of the scholarship budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the difficulties of studying in Turkey?
Studying in Turkish universities is not difficult in itself compared to studying in other universities, despite the scientific and methodological progress offered by these universities in the world.
Some Arab students find it difficult to reside in a country other than their country of origin, especially if they do not master the Turkish language and are studying in the preparatory year, so they need some time before integrating into Turkish society.
It is a somewhat difficult issue for a student to live alone and bear full responsibility, but over time students get used to student life and find it an opportunity to build their strong personalities and expand their cultural horizons.
Are certificates issued by Turkish universities recognized?
Yes, the certificates issued by Turkish universities are among the most powerful certificates in the world, and they provide their holders with opportunities to work and complete their studies in all European countries and other countries of the world.
What is the language of study in Turkish universities?
Students can choose the language of study in all private Turkish universities between English and Turkish.
Most Turkish universities offer educational courses to strengthen the English or Turkish language to strengthen the students’ linguistic level if the student’s English or Turkish language is weak.
How much does it cost to study medicine in Türkiye?
The cost of study is one of the most important issues that students care about before taking the step to study at any university. The cost of studying medicine in Turkey varies according to the university in which the student is accepted and according to the language in which he wishes to study, whether it is Turkish or English. However, university fees for medical colleges generally range. Between 16 thousand dollars as in Atlim University in the English language and 25 thousand dollars as in the University of Bahçeşehir in the English language. We also mention, for example:
The university fees for studying medicine at Altinbas University in the English language are about 20 thousand dollars.
The university fees for studying medicine at Istanbul Aydin University in English are about 22 thousand dollars.
The university fees for studying medicine at Astinya University in English are about $21,600.
The university fees for studying medicine at Istanbul Okan University in English are about $20,500.
Is it possible to study in Turkey without a high school diploma?
After the circumstances that the region went through, many students left their country for Turkey without obtaining a high school diploma, or that they had obtained it and could not prove it, so they look with interest to obtain the answer to this question:
But the correct answer, unfortunately, is no. The student wishing to study in Turkey, regardless of his nationality, must first obtain a high school diploma as a translated and certified secondary school certificate is one of the first documents required for admission to all Turkish universities.
