KHAS offers a range of scholarships designed to provide support and guidance to underrepresented groups, including students from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with disabilities. The aim of these scholarships is to provide disadvantaged and successful students from low socio-economic backgrounds with the skills, knowledge and networks necessary to obtain a high-quality higher education and to succeed in their professional life as well as in their academic studies.

 

 

In order to contribute to equality of opportunity in education, our university provides High School Success Scholarships to students graduating from high school levels of some educational institutions with different religions, languages and cultural diversity (listed below). In this context, if they place the paid quotas of our university in their first 3 preferences in the Higher Education Institutions Examination, they receive a 50% scholarship for tuition fees.

 

• Kadıköy Anatolian High School
• Vehbi Koç Foundation Private High School
• Istanbul Boys' High School
• Hisar Schools
• Istanbul Atatürk Science High School
• Ankara Science High School
• Izmir Science High School
• Kabataş Boys' High School
• Istanbul Private Saint Joseph French High School
• Private Notre Dame De Sion French High School
• Private Saint Benoit French High School
• Private Saint Pulcherie French High School
• Private Saint Michel French High School
• Izmir Private Tevfik Fikret Schools
• Ankara Private Tevfik Fikret Schools
• Private Little Prince High School
• Robert College
• Private Üsküdar American Academy
• Izmir American College
• Private German High School
• Private Sankt Georg Austrian High School
• Private Alev Schools
• Private Italian High School
• Private Galileo Galilei Italian High School
• Private Eseyan Armenian High School
• Private Getronagan Armenian High School
• Private Pangaltı Armenian High School
• Private Sahakyan Nunyan Armenian High School
• Private Surp Haç Armenian High School
• Private Zoğrafyon Greek High School and Trade School
• Ulus Private Jewish High School
• Darüşşafaka Educational Institutions
• Kadir Has Anatolian High School (Istanbul)
• Küçükyalı Rezan Has Anatolian High School (Istanbul)
• Kayseri Kadir Has Anatolian High School
• ENKA High School (Istanbul)

 

In 2023, the High School Success Scholarship was awarded to a total of 63 students, with 35 women and 28 men benefiting from the program. The distribution of scholarships across faculties is as follows:

 

High School Success Scholarship
Faculty	Women	Men	Total
Faculty of Law	19	13	32
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences	13	6	19
Faculty of Communication	1	1	2
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences	0	6	6
Faculty of Art and Design	2	2	4
Total	35	28	63

 

Kadir Has Scholarship is a scholarship granted to students who succeed in the university entrance exams conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) and who prefer and place in our university. Students ranked in the top 3000 in Mathematical, Verbal Equal Weight score types are provided educational support for 9 months in each academic year in amounts varying according to their grades.

 

Students who come from outside Istanbul and want to benefit from the accommodation opportunity are provided free of charge in 3-person rooms in the student dormitories within the university or in the contracted student dormitories. Kadir Has Scholarship aims to support the living and education expenses of successful students.

 

For more info: https://aday.khas.edu.tr/burslar/

 

 

Distribution of Scholars by Gender: The White Doves Scholarship Program aims to contribute to societal development by offering equal educational opportunities. As of 2024, 76% of the scholars are women (19) and 24% are men (6). This gender distribution reflects the program's commitment to gender equality and supports the stronger participation of women in society through education.

 

Regional Distribution: The program targets successful students from all 81 provinces of Turkey. Scholars from outside Istanbul come from regions including Ankara, Eskişehir, Konya, Denizli, Adana, Tekirdağ, Aydın, Bursa, Bartın, Sinop, Samsun, Tokat, Sivas, Kayseri, Iğdır, and Manisa. This regional diversity is a significant indicator of the program’s mission to create interdisciplinary value and expand access to equal educational opportunities. By increasing the spread of educational equity, the program enhances its social impact.

 

 

2. Academic Achievement and Completion Data

Monitoring the academic success of scholars is critical to measuring the sustainable success of the program. This success is based on the principle of contributing to change through social impact. 100% of the scholars who started undergraduate studies have a cumulative GPA above 2.50. The first graduates will receive their diplomas at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year.

 

Scholars' Grade Point Averages: Tracking the scholars' annual grade point averages is an important metric demonstrating the program's contribution to education. The support provided, such as living stipends, book allowances, and housing assistance, reflects positively on students' academic achievements. 100% of undergraduate students have a GPA above 2.50.

 

Double Major and Minor Participation: The participation rates of scholars in double major or minor programs are important for increasing academic success and interdisciplinary knowledge. These opportunities help students enhance their ability to create interdisciplinary value. Out of 25 scholars, 21 are in undergraduate programs, and 6 are in their first year. Due to the lack of grade points for first-year students, no double major applications have been made yet. Four students are in preparatory programs. Six are already pursuing double majors, and among them, four are pursuing both a double major and a minor.

 

Notable examples include:

 

• M**** İ**** Ç**** – Advertising Major, Law Double Major, Neuro-Law Minor
• A**** N**** Ç**** – Radio, Television & Cinema Major, New Media Double Major, Marketing Minor
• B**** Ç**** – Visual Communication Design Major, Radio, Television & Cinema Double Major
• S**** D**** – Public Relations Major, Business Double Major, Media Psychology Minor
• İ**** M**** – Public Relations Major, Political Science & Public Administration Double Major, Management Information Systems Minor
• M**** Enes Ö**** – Electrical & Electronics Engineering Major, Computer Engineering Minor, Physics Minor
• İ**** T**** – Visual Communication Minor
• B**** Y**** – Radio, Television & Cinema Major, Curatorial Studies Minor

 

3. Support Programs and Additional Opportunities

Kadir Has University contributes to the development of White Doves Scholarship Program scholars by offering extensive opportunities. These include book scholarships, meal scholarships (for 10 months), housing scholarships (for 9 months), double major and minor options, internships with donor companies, and campus employment opportunities, which provide both experience and financial support. Scholars also connect with NGOs such as LÖSEV and Koruncuk Foundation to contribute to society.

 

Mentorship and Industry Partnerships: Mentorship programs and industry collaborations prepare scholars for the workforce. These programs enhance corporate social responsibility awareness and foster global citizenship by providing international partnerships and internship opportunities. Alumni donors also mentor current scholars in their respective fields.

Erasmus and International Education Support: The Erasmus program encourages scholars to gain international experience, helping them increase their global knowledge and create social impact. For the 2024-2025 academic year, one scholar has been selected to participate in the Erasmus program at Artevelde University in Ghent, Belgium, with a grant. This international experience will significantly contribute to their academic and personal development. Another scholar will have a similar experience in the spring semester.

 

4. Comprehensive Social and Economic Support

The White Doves Scholarship Program goes beyond covering tuition by providing additional support such as living stipends, housing, meals, and book allowances to help students participate equally in life.

• Housing Support: Providing scholars with housing facilities makes access to education easier and offers equal opportunities for participation in society. For nine months, comfortable accommodations are offered in a dormitory located behind the university building for female students, and a dormitory 8 minutes away from the university for male students.

• Book and Living Allowances: Adjusted annually for inflation, the book and living stipends have increased from 2,000 TL in 2020 to 7,500 TL today. The living stipend is provided for 10 months each academic year (7,500 TL per month). These supports play a crucial role in boosting students' academic success, aligning with the institutional philosophy of corporate goodwill.

 

5. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Gender Equality

The White Doves Scholarship Program aligns with Kadir Has University's commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focused on Gender Equality and Quality Education. The high proportion of female scholars (76%) demonstrates the program's strong support for gender equality, contributing to societal development in line with the SDGs.

 

6. Annual Progress and Future Goals

The goal is to grow the White Doves Scholarship Program by recruiting scholars from all 81 provinces of Turkey each year.

 

Increase in Number of Scholars: Since the program’s inception in 2020, the number of scholars has increased, reinforcing the vision of creating a generational impact.

 

• 2020-2021: 3 scholars (2 female, 1 male)
• 2021-2022: 5 scholars (3 female, 2 male)
• 2022-2023: 6 scholars (5 female, 1 male)
• 2023-2024: 5 scholars (4 female, 1 male)
• 2024-2025: 6 scholars (all female)

Future Goals: To contribute to the betterment of the country and society.

 

7. Annual Financial Support and Contributions

The financial management of the program is sustained through donor support and managed transparently, driven by the principles of corporate goodwill and moral responsibility. Our biggest donors are Kadir Has alumni.