Namık Kemal University Fulbright Scholarships & Education in the US Seminar

Fulbright Istanbul Ofisi

Istanbul, Turkey

Adviser Name(s):	Ulku Inal, Educational Adviser Merih Ugurel, Educational Adviser

Email:	fulb-ist@fulbright.org.tr

Phone: (212) 244 1105 | Fax: (212) 249 7581
Mailing Address: Fulbright Istanbul Ofisi Dumen Sokak, 3/11, Gumussuyu, Taksim, Istanbul 34437 Turkey
Walk-Up Address: Dumen Sokak, 3/11, Gumussuyu, Taksim, Istanbul 34437

Center Hours:	Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 17:30
	Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Center Website: www.fulbright.org.tr

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Center Description: Amerika Birleşik Devletlerinde yüksek öğrenim, üniversiteler, dil okulları, yüksek öğrenim şartları, burs ve asistanlık imkanları ve yapılması gereken işlemler hakkında bilgi ve danışmanlık hizmeti almak için Fulbright İstanbul Bürosuna başvurabilirsiniz.

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Advising Center Services

Cost	Service
Free	One-on-one advising
Free	Advising by appointment
Free	Drop-in advising
Free	Computer / internet access/use
Free	Library hours
Free	Videos, DVDs available to borrow
Fee	Credential attestation
Fee	Translation certification

Higher Education Fairs

1	Organizer: a2 International Education Fairs Dates: 2012-04-14 Anticipated Audience: Turkish students who are interested in studying in the US and other countries. For More Information: www.aafair.com
2	Organizer: a2 International Education Fairs Dates: 2012-04-15 Anticipated Audience: Turkish students who are interested in studying in the US and other countries. For More Information: www.aafair.com
3	Organizer: a2 International Education Fairs Dates: 2012-10-13 Anticipated Audience: Turkish students who are interested in studying in the US and other countries. For More Information: www.aafair.com
4	Organizer: a2 International Education Fairs Dates: 2012-10-14 Anticipated Audience: Turkish students who are interested in studying in the US and other countries. For More Information: www.aafair.com
5	Organizer: International Education Fairs of Turkey (IEFT) Dates: 2012-03-24 Anticipated Audience: Turkish students who are interested in studying in the US and other countries. For More Information: www.ieft.com.tr
6	Organizer: International Education Fairs of Turkey (IEFT) Dates: 2012-03-25 Anticipated Audience: Turkish students who are interested in studying in the US and other countries. For More Information: www.ieft.com.tr
7	Organizer: International Education Fairs of Turkey (IEFT) Dates: 2012-10-06 Anticipated Audience: Turkish students who are interested in studying in the US and other countries. For More Information: www.ieft.com.tr
8	Organizer: International Education Fairs of Turkey (IEFT) Dates: 2012-10-07 Anticipated Audience: Turkish students who are interested in studying in the US and other countries. For More Information: www.ieft.com.tr

Program Highlights

International Educational Fairs

Fulbright EducationUSA advisers participated in 5 different international education fairs and conducted presentations on the U.S. higher education system, the application process to U.S. universities, and opportunities for financial aid/scholarships. EducationUSA advisors answered questions about U.S. study and also provided information to U.S. university representatives about the Turkish educational market.

Information Sessions at the Fulbright office

On behalf of U.S. university representatives, Fulbright EducationUSA advisers organized seeral information sessions at the Fulbright office. At these events, American university representatives speak to a small group of interested students (10-20) about their institutions. A donation to the Fulbright Scholarship fund is requested for these events.

Upcoming Events

1	Group Session- Study in the US Date: Friday, May 25th, 2012 Time: 4-5pm Location: Fulbright Istanbul Office Intended Audience: Both Other Information: Advisers will answer students' questions about Education in the US and Fulbright scholarships.

Scheduled Pre-Departure Orientations

1	Date: Monday, June 25th, 2012 Time: 2-5pm Location: Fulbright Istanbul Office Other Information:
2	Date: Tuesday, July 17th, 2012 Time: 2-5pm Location: Fulbright Istanbul Office Other Information:

Country-based Financial Aid Opportunities

Name of program: Ministry of National Education Scholarships (MEB)
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Country: Turkey
Level of Study: Masters, Doctoral
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Website: www.meb.gov.tr
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Covers all academic expenses + monthly stipend for living expenses, return plane ticket and health insurance. Can be used for General English studies, Master’s and Ph.D. levels.

Name of program: Roma Supplementary Scholarship Grant Program
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Country: Turkey
Level of Study: Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral
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Website: ref.rmusp.org/roma-supplementary-grant-scholarship
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Provides partial support to Roma students who are citizens of Turkey, or other select countries, for pursuit of bachelor, master’s, Ph.D. or post-doctoral education as full-time students at a
recognized and well-established university outside of their home country or their country of residence. Funded by the Roma Education Fund.

Name of program: Science and Technology Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
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Country: Turkey
Level of Study: Masters, Doctoral
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Website: www.tubitak.gov.tr
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Funding for Masters and Ph.D. studies abroad.

Name of program: Turkish Education Foundation (TEV)
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Country: Turkey
Level of Study: Masters
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Website: www.tev.org.tr
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Provides up to $100,000 for two years of master’s level studies; covers tuition and living expenses, and in some circumstances, travel. Every autumn, TEV determines the fields of study and the
number of open positions for the scholarships.