Applications for the 2026–2027 Academic Year Food Scholarship Have Started
2026–2027 ACADEMIC YEAR FOOD SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE
During the 2026–2027 Academic Year, low-income students studying at our University will be provided with one free meal per day at the University dining hall. Applications for the food scholarship will be open between October 12, 2026 – October 23, 2026.
Important Points to Consider:
Students who wish to benefit from the Food Scholarship must apply online at:
Please follow these steps when submitting your application:
Navigate to the Burs Modülü (Scholarship Module) > Burs Başvuru (Scholarship Application) tab and answer the food scholarship questions to complete your application.
After clicking the Burs Başvuru button, answer all required personal questions. If a selected option displays a Dosya Seç (Choose File) prompt, you must upload the relevant supporting documents.
Once you have verified that all information provided is complete and correct, click the "Başvurumu Gönder" (Submit My Application) button to finish your submission. No changes can be made after submission.
Note: Preparing the required documents in digital format (PDF format) prior to starting the application will ensure a smoother and faster process.
Required Documents to Upload:
Extract of Civil Registry (Vukuatlı Nüfus Kayıt Örneği): Obtained via e-Devlet. (Must include family details and explicitly show the status of both parents; otherwise, your application response will be considered invalid).
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e-Devlet Civil Registry Query Martyrdom / Veteran Certificate (Şehitlik / Gazilik Belgesi) (if applicable)
National Athlete Certificate (Milli Sporcu Belgesi) (if applicable)
Credit / Scholarship Status Document: Document showing current loan or scholarship status.
Sibling Student Certificate (Higher Education): Document proving active enrollment for siblings studying in higher education (excluding open education/distance learning). Must be verifiable and obtained via e-Devlet. (A separate document must be uploaded for each sibling).
Sibling Student Certificate (Primary & Secondary Education): Document proving active enrollment for siblings studying in primary or secondary school. Must be verifiable and obtained via e-Okul or e-Devlet. (A separate document must be uploaded for each sibling).
Employment and Social Security Status Document: Log into your e-Devlet account to obtain this document using the following link:
Family Income Status Document: Mother and father SGK registration query via e-Devlet. Attach salary slips for employed parents, a copy of the income tax return for self-employed parents, or the latest month's pension statement for retired parents.
Disability Report: Official document certifying disability status (if applicable).
Earthquake Impact / Damage Status Document: For students living in provinces affected by the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes, an e-Devlet document indicating the damage status of their residence.
Students Direct Eligible for the Food Scholarship:
The following students can benefit directly from the food scholarship upon request, without being subject to public evaluation or ranking:
a) Students who document that they are national athletes and do not receive any scholarship from the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
b) Students with a certified disability rate of 40% or higher (documented by a medical report).
c) Students who document that their mother, father, or sibling is a martyr or veteran.
d) Students who have won first place in national or international competitions in science, culture, arts, or sports representing the University.
Evaluation of Food Scholarship Applications:
Applications are evaluated based on criteria including the student's family information, residence status, income level, academic achievement, number of siblings currently studying, martyr/veteran kinship status, disability status, achievements in competitions representing the University, and other scholarships/loans received.
Cancellation of Scholarship:
The food scholarship will be cancelled for primary recipients who:
Do not use the scholarship at all within the first month from the start date,
Use less than 50% of the food scholarship within a single academic semester, or
Misuse the food scholarship (e.g., allowing others to use it).
Form and Duration of the Food Scholarship:
Students granted the scholarship may benefit from it until the end of the academic calendar.
The food scholarship is provided as one free meal per day (lunch or dinner) at the university dining hall.
If a student's enrollment status ends, the food scholarship automatically terminates.
The format and duration of the food scholarship may be modified by the University Executive Board.
