Programs

A short summer academy at Kadir Has University's Cibali campus for high school students; the 2026 edition explored artificial intelligence from technical, legal, social and creative angles and was free of charge.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

Students find and report bugs, suggest improvements or develop features for Pardus, Türkiye's open-source Linux operating system.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

Non-repayable monthly scholarship from Türkiye's Directorate General of Foundations for associate and bachelor's students in need, including new first-year students.

• Grades not published
• No fee

A free, nationwide volunteer youth community of the Turkish Aeronautical Association for 11-22-year-olds who want to promote aviation and take part in aviation, space and social-responsibility projects.

• Grades 9–12
• No fee

Non-repayable monthly scholarship from Anadolu Vakfı for academically successful bachelor's students in financial need at state universities (or on 100% scholarships at foundation universities).

• Grades not published
• No fee

Merit-and-need cash scholarship for imam hatip school graduates who placed in the top 20,000 in YKS and enrolled in a bachelor's program.

• Grades not published
• No fee

A 36-hour TÜBİTAK summer school for high school students at university campuses in 48 cities, covering digital design, Arduino coding, AI-supported projects and TEKNOFEST report writing.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

Teams develop sustainable, innovative and environmentally friendly projects that improve agricultural processes through technology, with a separate High School Level ranking.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

Donor-funded scholarship that brings successful lise seniors in financial need from disadvantaged regions to study at Koç University.

• Grade 12
• Cost not published

Yeditepe University gives YKS top-rankers full tuition plus a monthly stipend of up to 20,000 TL, free dormitory, meals and transport.

• Grade 12
• No fee

A 12-day summer school on İTÜ's Ayazağa campus where high school students attend basic science, engineering, design and entrepreneurship classes by İTÜ faculty, with workshops, lab visits and alumni meetings; day or residential options.

• Grades 9–12
• Fee charged, amount not published

TÜBİTAK's national Middle School Mathematics olympiad: a first-stage multiple-choice exam held in all 81 provincial centres, followed by a summer school, second-stage exam, national medals, winter school and team selection for regional and international olympiads.

• Grades not published
• Fee: ₺100