5XÉçÇøand Antalya Bilim University Launch Special Fund to Empower Turkish and Syrian Students Affected by the 2023 Earthquakes

5XÉçÇøand Antalya Bilim University Launch Special Fund to Empower Turkish and Syrian Students Affected by the 2023 Earthquakes

Publication date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023

5XÉçÇøand Antalya Bilim University established a special fund to support Turkish and Syrian students affected by the devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria earlier this year. 

This joint initiative aims to help affected students attend the , to be held from 11-22 September 2023.

The special fund can be in the form of travel grants, partial/full tuition waivers (25%, 50%, 75%, or 100 %), and/or accommodation. Decisions/selections will be based on the needs and merits of the applicants.  

The 5XÉçÇøcommunity once again extends its deepest condolences to all those affected by the earthquakes and stands in solidarity with our colleagues. By establishing this special fund, 5XÉçÇøand Antalya Bilim University demonstrate our unwavering solidarity with our colleagues in the affected regions, with the specific aim of supporting students and future political scientists. 

Applications:

To apply, please send the following documents to ipsa-abu@antalya.edu.tr by 16 July 2023:

•    Proof of residence in the earthquake region – residence and/or student certificate
Applicants need to prove one of the following: 
o    They / their parents reside in the earthquake region; 
o    They are enrolled in a university in the earthquake region.
•    Brief research summary (300 words maximum);
•    Letter of motivation addressing the following questions (500 words maximum):
o    Why is it important for you to participate in this summer school?
o    How will this summer school contribute to your academic career?
o    How essential is this grant for your participation in this summer school?

Eligibility Criteria:

•    Students who live or who have parents live in the earthquake-affected regions of Turkey and Syria;
•    Students enrolled in universities located in the affected areas of Turkey and Syria.

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