The Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) launched the 2026 Türkiye Scholarships program with an official announcement event held at its Ankara headquarters on Thursday.
The program was attended by international students who have achieved notable success during their academic journey in Türkiye, particularly those actively working as content creators on social media, highlighting the YTB’s focus on empowering student ambassadors who contribute to cross-cultural engagement and global outreach.
Addressing the students, Abdulhadi Turus, president of the YTB, said the Türkiye Scholarships program is designed not merely as an academic opportunity, but as a long-term human-centered partnership that connects societies through education.
“In today’s world, we are constantly told that differences lead to conflict and division. Through Türkiye Scholarships, you are proving that differences are in fact the greatest richness of humanity,” Turus said.
Emphasizing the personal dimension of the students’ decision to pursue their education in Türkiye, Turus highlighted the sacrifices they made by leaving their families and home countries.
“You left your homes, your families and the environments you grew up in to come to a different culture and a different land. This was not an easy decision, but it is an important one,” he said.
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