How to Find Scholarships and Financial Support in University Life

Between accommodation, nutrition, stationery and daily expenses, university can turn into a huge expense for students. For this reason, there are many different scholarship options for students to ease their financial burden.

So, how can students take advantage of these opportunities? Here are ways for students to find scholarships and financial support:

1. KYK State Scholarships
2. Private Institution and Association Scholarships
3. In-house Scholarships
4. International Scholarships
5. Corporate Scholarships
6. Project Based Scholarships

There are many different ways to find scholarships and financial support for university students. These scholarships can be found on social media platforms, career pages and forum sites. In the rest of this article, we will provide information about the types of scholarships mentioned above. Read on to find out!

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1. KYK State Scholarships

The Credit and Dormitories Institution (KYK) Scholarship is a state scholarship that is awarded to undergraduate and associate degree students in two different ways: repayable or non-repayable. Applications are made on the start dates of universities. Applicants who fulfill the application criteria are awarded scholarships or loans.

2. Foundation and Association Scholarships

Many associations and foundations offer scholarships to support students' achievements. The application requirements for these scholarships are often more limited. Some organizations give scholarships to students studying in certain departments, while others take into account the income status of the family. Applicants whose applications are approved can benefit from the scholarship by completing the documents required by the institution.

3. Internal Scholarships

Many universities provide different scholarships to support their students' achievements. Foundation universities in particular provide financial support to students through athlete scholarships, sibling scholarships, staff scholarships, merit scholarships and part-time work scholarships. You can find detailed information about scholarship opportunities by following your university's web page.

4. International Scholarships

Students who want to continue their education abroad should take a look at international scholarship opportunities. Thanks to Erasmus student exchange programs, students can have the opportunity to study abroad. These scholarships are mostly awarded on the basis of success rate and foreign language proficiency.

5. Institutional Scholarships

Corporate companies can offer scholarships to university students studying in programs related to their sector. Especially students studying in engineering and economics departments can benefit from these scholarships. You can visit the web pages of the institutions for information about the criteria for scholarship opportunities.

6. Project Based Scholarships

Students can benefit from scholarship opportunities by taking part in semester projects. Students are paid a certain amount for project-based work. You can earn money by taking part in social responsibility projects, academic studies and social projects. You can get support from academics and university staff for such scholarship opportunities.

There are many scholarship opportunities where university students can earn financial gain. Candidates can make their applications by considering the application dates.

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