Program Overview:

The Türkiye Scholarships is a government-funded higher education scholarship program run by the Republic of Türkiye for international students. The primary purpose of Türkiye Scholarships is to provide equal opportunities to successful students around the world in order to receive them.

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Eligibility: 

​​​​​ Candidates must:
● Be aged 18 – 30.
● Be nationals of countries in the Global South.
● Have demonstrated successful leadership through real and impactful initiatives.
● Show strong understanding of key local and/or global issues, especially those that require systems thinking approaches.
● Have a proven track-record of implementing systems-thinking principles to generate innovative, long-term and sustainable impact.
● Showcase evidence of impact in addressing complex challenges through systems thinking.
● Demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively with the NewNow cohort and help promote successful examples of systems change through their own networks and media opportunities.

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Benefits: 

● A scholarship at the One Young World Summit Cape Town, 2026 and lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community.
● Features on One Young World and Virgin Unite channels elevating their profiles among the global community for young leaders and beyond.
● Opportunities to amplify your work through media and speaking opportunities.

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​​​​​Important Dates (s): ​​​​

 

The Application is Open NOW!!!
Application Deadline: February 20, 2026

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