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Turkish municipal university student aid programs
Overview
Various Turkish municipalities have initiated financial assistance programs for university students for the 2026-2027 academic year.
In Sancaktepe and Bursa, local governments launched aid packages. Sancaktepe Municipality announced 20,000 TL in education support for students newly placed in state universities or full scholarship programs at foundation universities, alongside a monthly transportation allowance for students studying in Istanbul. Bursa Metropolitan Municipality introduced non-refundable support for associate and bachelor’s degree students facing financial hardship, with payments scheduled in three installments.
In Gaziantep, Sahinbey Mayor Mehmet Tahmazoglu announced a 1 billion TL cash support program. This initiative provides payments between 33,000 TL and 66,000 TL based on academic success. Approximately 30,000 students applied for the program, with payments scheduled to be distributed between late October and early November 2026.
Entities
Gaziantep · Istanbul · Sancaktepe Municipality · Bursa Metropolitan Municipality · Mehmet Tahmazoğlu
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesSahinbey Municipality announces 1 billion TL student support
Sahinbey Municipality in Gaziantep will provide 1 billion TL in cash support to approximately 30,000 university students, with individual payments ranging from 33,000 TL to 66,000 TL.
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesTurkish municipalities announce university student support packages
Sancaktepe and Bursa municipalities have announced new financial aid and transportation support packages for university students for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Sources
artihaber27.com · artvingazetesi.com.tr · bursahakimiyet.com.tr · gazeteabc.com · gazeteekspres.com · haberport.com · isinolsa.com · konyayenigun.com · mebpersonel.org