Turkish municipalities launch new educational support and workshops

Various Turkish municipalities have launched new educational initiatives and support programs for the 2026-2027 academic year.

In Kocaeli, the Metropolitan Municipality has opened applications for educational support with a total budget of 650 million TL. The program provides financial aid to students ranging from primary school to doctoral levels. Primary and middle school students can receive 10,000 TL, high school students are eligible for 18,000 TL distributed over nine months, and university students can receive up to 30,000 TL. Applications are open until October 16.

Mersin Metropolitan Municipality has commenced its new term of workshops at various Children's Campuses in Mezitli, Toroslar, Huzurkent, Silifke, and Tarsus. Aimed at children aged 5-14, these free programs include robotic coding, design, music, photography, and drama. The campuses also offer play workshops for children aged 1-4 alongside their mothers.

In Izmir, the Ahmet Piriştina City Archive and Museum (APİKAM) is providing free City History and Culture training for students in grades 4 through 7. Running from October 6, 2026, to June 10, 2027, the program uses storytelling, workshops, and exhibition tours to help children connect with their city's cultural heritage.