Türkiye Scholarships
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Turkish Food Festival 2023 was unveiled at the Courtyard by Mariott Hotel Colombo with a magnificent diversity of Türkiye’s culinary landscapes. The event not only stood as a testament to Türkiye’s magnificent cuisine but also symbolized love, peace, and the unity of cultures through food.
Two guest chefs Mr. Volkan Gur and Mr. Eren Barishan who were specially flown down used premium quality ingredients and delicacies, gave diners an extraordinary experience of Turkish food, to compliment the mouthhwatering dishes, a variety of Turkish desserts such as Baklava, rice pudding and more were delightfully presented.
This year’s food festival also featured a Turkish cultural item ‘Sufi dance’ with two whirling devishes who travelled from Türkiye to convey through their performances, the message of peace and love.
Strategic collaborations between the Turkish Embassy, Turkish Airlines, and renowned local hotels, bringing in famous chefs from Türkiye have immensely contributed to the authentic Turkish culinary experience during the past years, fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of the cuisine.
Each festival was a canvas of tastes, narrating tales from the heart of Türkiye’s culinary landscapes. From exquisite mezzes to succulent kebabs, and delightful desserts, each dish was a melody of flavors that resonated with the warmth and authenticity of Turkish culture.
These festivals were not merely about tasting food; they were about experiencing Türkiye’s rich cultural tapestry, stitched with threads of history, tradition, and a deep sense of community. They illustrated the beauty of culinary diversity and the universal language of food in bridging cultures and fostering friendships.
A delightful fusion of Central Asian, Middle Eastern and Balkan flavours, Turkish food has found a warm reception among Sri Lankans. One reason for the increasing popularity of Turkish food in Sri Lanka might be due to the similarities it shares with the local cuisine such as generous use of spices, herbs, and meats.
Colombo’s embrace of these Turkish food festivals signifies a shared enthusiasm for culinary exploration and a mutual appreciation of diverse cultural heritages. Looking forward, we can only anticipate more such delightful events, further enhancing the cultural and culinary bonds between our nations.
Türkiye Scholarships is a government-funded higher education scholarship program runned by the Republic of Türkiye for international students. The primary purpose of Türkiye Scholarships is to provide equal opportunities to successful students around the world in order to receive them.
For many years, Türkiye has been providing scholarship opportunities to international students and researchers from all over the world. Higher education scholarship programs provided by Türkiye were branded as “Türkiye Scholarships” in 2012 and studies were started to be carried out under the coordination of Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB). Türkiye Scholarships are carried out in cooperation with all relevant institutions such as the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), General Directorate of Credit and Dormitories (Yurt – Kur), General Directorate of Migration Management and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Türkiye Scholarships is considered to be the most comprehensive scholarships in the world with the possibility of university and department placement, monthly scholarships, tuition fees, health insurance, accommodation, Turkish language course, flight tickets and free academic and cultural programs. Türkiye Scholarships provide international students with the opportunity to study and receive scholarships at the most prestigious universities in Türkiye.
Why Türkiye Scholarships?
Provides university and department placements unlike other higher education scholarship
Covers tuition fees.
Allows you to learn the language of the country study with 1-year Turkish language course. Thus, resources are diversified in your academic research and daily life becomes more pleasurable.
Provides accommodation for students arriving in a new country.
Supports you on your journey to Türkiye and when you return to your country at the end of your education period and covers your once-off flight ticket.
Allows you to take full advantage of widespread health services when necessary with health insurance.
Also provides monthly stipend. Criteria & Scholarship Programs
Türkiye Scholarships has designed different and specific scholarship programs for each education level. It offers many qualified scholarship opportunities ranging from long-term bachelor’s, master’s as well as PhD scholarships to research and merit-based scholarships, art scholarships to joint scholarship programs created with international reputable institutions.
How to apply for the Scholarship Program?
Applications are received online through the online application system, free of charge. The online application system (https://www. turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/) accepts online applications from all over the world, and eligible students can apply. The application period for the Türkiye Scholarship application is January 10 – February 20 each year. All the willing candidates are advised to read the instructions carefully. Students who fall into the eligibility criteria will be entertained only.