Undergraduate Faculty of Social Sciences Scholarships for International Students in Turkey

 It is a Fully Funded Scholarship jointly prepared by the YTB (A Turkish Government Organization) and the IsDB (Islamic Development Bank) to pursue Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degree programs from the Top Turkish Universities. It is a Prestigious Fully Funded Scholarship in Turkiye and is open to the Citizens of the IsDB member countries. 

YTB-IsDB Joint Scholarship Program 

YTB and lsDB offer scholarships to students and scholars from lsDB member countries to pursue studies at the most prestigious universities of Türkiye.

Potential applicants should submit their applications via Türkiye Scholarships website. Applications can be submitted in 8 languages; Turkish, Arabic, English, French, Russian, Bosnian, Persian and Spanish.

Scholarships are available for Associate, Bachelor's, Master’s and PhD degrees in a range of Science and Technology subjects for development.

ICYF INTERNATIONAL YOUNG VOLUNTEERS CAMP 2025 DEADLINE EXTENSION

Being a citizen of an OIC Member State, OIC Observe State, or a representative of a Muslim community in non-OIC countries.

Ability to communicate in English.

Aged between 18–35.

 Understanding key local/global issues such as natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and any challenges threatening the capacity of youth.

 Willing to work in teams or groups.

Having proven experience/certificates in volunteering is a strong asset.

Passionate and responsible to attend the full camp training program.

Demonstrated leadership capacity, especially in taking action against challenges threatening the psychosocial well-being of youth.

The objective of the Young Economic Forum (YEF) is to unite young leaders, youth, students, entrepreneurs, and professionals from diverse backgrounds to engage in discussions on global economic challenges and opportunities and to develop strategies needed to drive sustainable economic growth and innovation in their communities and beyond. The YEF will cover all the expenses like Airfare, Accommodation, Meals, Kits, Conference Access, etc. 

Welcome to the world of Political Economy

The Young Economic Forum (YEF) Istanbul serves as a premier platform to unite young leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals from diverse regions and sectors to engage in discussions on global economic challenges and opportunities. The forum is dedicated to equipping participants with the knowledge, networks, and strategies needed to drive sustainable economic growth and innovation in their communities and beyond.

Objectives

To provide young leaders with actionable insights into global economic trends.

To foster collaboration between emerging and established economies.

To promote innovation and sustainability in economic strategies.

To empower youth to influence policy and contribute to economic development.

The objective of the Young Economic Forum (YEF) is to unite young leaders, youth, students, entrepreneurs, and professionals from diverse backgrounds to engage in discussions on global economic challenges and opportunities and to develop strategies needed to drive sustainable economic growth and innovation in their communities and beyond. 

Young Economic Forum (YEF) 2025

Global Economic Trends: Challenges and Opportunities

Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Digital Economy

Sustainable Economies and Green Growth

Economic Resilience and Crisis Management

Youth as Drivers of Economic Policy and Development

North-South Cooperation and Regional Economic Integration

Turkey Burslari Scholarship Programs and level of study

Level of study include: associate, undergraduate, post graduate (Masters and PhD) and research scholarships. Field of study includes every stream and course modules offered by universities in Turkey but the study programme you apply for must have equivalency with your previous degree.

For undergraduate study programme, the applicant’s age must be under 21

For postgraduate (Masters) study programme, the applicant’s age must be under 30

For postgraduate (PhD) study programme, the applicant’s age must be under 35.

ARU Peterborough

We offer undergraduate courses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough and Writtle - with many including the option to take a foundation or placement year. 

English language requirements

Standard English requirements

The minimum requirements for most of our degrees are provided in the table below. Some of our courses have higher requirements, so please visit the course page you are interested in to check the specific English requirement.

Undergraduate courses

IELTS (Academic)

Overall 6.0 with 5.5 in each of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) 

TOEFL iBT

80 overall with 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking

Postgraduate courses

IELTS (Academic)

Overall 6.5 with 5.5 in each of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing)

TOEFL iBT

88 overall with 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking 

Pearson PTE Academic

61 overall with 59 in each of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing)