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OWSD WISDOM Scholarships in Turkey

Istanbul Aydin University, in collaboration with UNESCO OWSD are providing fully-funded scholarships to displaced women, enabling them to pursue master’s degree programs in Türkiye.

To be eligible for the OWSD WISDOM Scholarships, applicants must be displaced women scientists who have sought refuge due to conflicts, violence, human rights violations, or climate change. They must intend to pursue a master’s degree in natural sciences, engineering, or information and technology sciences at Istanbul Aydin University. Additionally, candidates must meet the academic and admission requirements of the university’s master’s programs.

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Founded in 2007, Istanbul Ayd?n University (IAU) is a private university in Istanbul, Turkey. It was established by the Anatolia Education and Culture Foundation as an extension of its predecessor, the vocational college of Anadolu BIL that existed since 2003. IAU has a diverse student body, with over 37,000 students from Turkey and abroad.

Applications close: 8th August 2024

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Istanbul Aydin University and UNESCO OWSD
  • Department: Graduate Programs in Natural Sciences, Engineering, or Information and Technology Sciences
  • Course Level: Master’s Degree
  • Award: Fully funded, covering tuition fees, living allowance, personal allowance, residence/visa documentation, medical insurance, travel, capacity building, network building, and termination allowance
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: Varies
  • Nationality: Open to women refugees from any country
  • The award can be taken in the: Türkiye

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Any country (must be a displaced woman scientist)
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: Master’s degrees in natural sciences, engineering, or information and technology sciences
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
  • Be a displaced woman scientist seeking refuge due to conflict, violence, human rights violations, or climate change
  • Meet the academic and admission requirements of the master’s programs at Istanbul Aydin University.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online. Candidates should prepare to submit required documents, including proof of displacement, academic records, and a personal statement. The selection process includes evaluation of academic qualifications and the impact of the applicant’s research or professional experience.

Benefits

  • Coverage of all MSc tuition fees
  • Living and personal allowances
  • Assistance with residence/visa documentation
  • Medical insurance and travel expenses
  • Capacity building and network-building programs
  • Support for successful integration into the academic environment and scientific community.

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