Overview: what to expect for the 2026 intake

This guide from Study in Turkiye is a practical resource for international recruiters, university admissions teams, HR and marketing professionals in education, and placement agencies. It compiles verified scholarship options at Okan University for 2026, including eligibility criteria, application steps, and tactical advice to help your candidates and institutional partners succeed in the 2026 intake.

Okan University offers a portfolio of scholarships for international applicants in 2026 that address merit, financial need, family/employee eligibility, and mobility support. The main programs covered here are:

• Board of Trustees Honors Scholarship — top merit award that supplements tuition waivers with living support.
• Early Tuition Payment Scholarship — financial incentive for candidates who secure places and pay a portion of tuition early.
• Family and Employee Waivers — targeted tuition discounts for specified relatives and university staff families.
• Erasmus+ Grants — mobility support paid in instalments for eligible exchange students.

Each scholarship has specific eligibility rules and application pathways. Below we break down each option, typical benefits, documentation requirements, and strategic recommendations for admissions teams and recruiters.

Board of Trustees Honors Scholarship — top merit award

Key features

Practical notes for recruiters and admissions teams

• Candidates should be prepared to submit national exam ranking documents or equivalent proof of placement as required.
• Verify language-program placement rules (top 100 requirement) early in the recruitment cycle.
• Use this scholarship as a strong closing mechanism in conversion communications — emphasize the living-cost coverage as well as tuition relief.

Early Tuition Payment Scholarship — convert interest into full tuition support

Key features

• Candidates who pay 50–60% of tuition up front may be eligible for an effective 100% scholarship covering the program cost.
• Exact eligibility, deadlines, and program lists vary by faculty and year; confirm with Okan University’s admissions team prior to promoting this widely.

Practical notes

• Admissions teams should publish clear payment deadlines and refund conditions to avoid disputes.
• For recruitment partners, use staged payment plans and escrow solutions to reassure families while meeting scholarship payment conditions.
• Study in Turkiye can support partners with CRM integrations, document tracking, and partner services to speed up administrative processing and award confirmation.

Family and Employee Waivers — targeted 10% discounts

Key features

• 10% tuition waivers applied for spouses and children of martyrs, veterans, and educators.
• Waivers also available for children of Okan University employees and for siblings both enrolled full-time.

Practical notes

• These waivers support institutional social responsibility and employee retention; HR and partner-agents should maintain a checklist of qualifying documents.
• Recruiters working with families can advise combined-application strategies to maximize waivers for siblings or parent-employee relationships.

Erasmus+ Grants — mobility with split payments

Key features

• Grants for selected mobility participants, paid in two instalments: 80% pre-departure and 20% after return and completion of required documentation.
• If a student already holds an individual scholarship from their home institution, it typically continues through Erasmus+ exchange.

Practical notes

• Ensure students understand the documentation required for the final 20% payment (learning agreements, attendance confirmations, transcript-of-records).
• Mobility coordinators should maintain Erasmus timelines and integrate them with admissions CRMs to avoid delays in grant distribution.

Application process and documentation — what admissions teams must collect

Direct application and verification

Most scholarships require application through Okan University’s official admissions channels; confirm program-specific forms and deadlines early. Supporting documents commonly include national exam results (for Board of Trustees Honors), proof of payment (for Early Tuition Payment Scholarship), family/employee status documents (for waivers), and mobility paperwork (for Erasmus+).

Recommended checklist for each candidate

• Completed university admission application and acceptance letter.
• National ranking or entrance exam certificate (where required).
• Valid passport and academic transcripts.
• Proof of tuition payment (bank transfer receipts) where Early Payment Scholarships are pursued.
• Family/employee documentation for waivers (e.g., veteran ID, employee confirmation).
• Erasmus+ learning agreement and signed mobility forms if relevant.

Timing and conversion tactics

• Prioritize candidates who can meet national-rank verification or commit to early payments. These high-probability cases often close faster.
• Use automated reminders and CRM-driven workflows to manage document submission and payment deadlines — services Study in Turkiye provides to partners to maintain timely compliance and increase conversion.

Tuition, discounts and program cost context

2025–2026 baseline tuition ranges (for planning)

• Bachelor programs: approximately $4,000 (Fine Arts) to $22,000 (Medicine).
• Master’s programs: average around $5,400.
• PhD programs: typically around $12,000.

How scholarships alter net cost

• The Board of Trustees Honors Scholarship plus a full tuition waiver can reduce total student cost to near zero after accounting for stipend and housing.
• Early payment scholarships can turn a significant upfront payment into full tuition coverage — increasing affordability for families able to access financing.
• Family/employee waivers and smaller institutional discounts further reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Recommendation for international recruiters

When advising applicants targeting medicine or clinical programs where tuition is higher, present alternative institutional options and scholarship overlays. Use net-cost scenarios (list price minus scholarship) rather than list prices alone to improve application conversion.

Notable exclusions and constraints

HND and Pearson-related programs

Okan University does not provide Pearson or university-funded scholarships for programs delivered as part of the HND system. Exceptional students may request consideration from partner institutions based on documented achievement.

Program-specific limitations

Some scholarships may not be available for every faculty or for certain professional programs; always confirm program lists and quota restrictions with the admissions office.

How to maximize scholarship opportunities — tactics for agents, recruiters and admissions teams

Pre-application strategies

• Identify candidates with national ranking or language-test performance that meets the Board of Trustees Honors thresholds.
• Use early outreach to families that could qualify for Early Tuition Payment options; provide clear financial timelines and banking instructions.

Documentation and evidence management

• Build standard document templates and verification checklists for each scholarship type.
• Require notarized or certified translations where necessary, and confirm accepted language formats.

Sibling and family strategies

• Present sibling and family waiver opportunities during offer-stage conversations; simultaneous applications can unlock additional discounts.

Operational efficiency (Study in Turkiye partner services)

• Use Study in Turkiye’s CRM integrations and partner services to:
• Trigger scholarship eligibility checks automatically within workflows.
• Send document and payment reminders to candidates and families.
• Generate compliance reports and scholarship award letters for auditability.

What this means for university partners, HR and marketing teams

For university admissions teams

• Scholarships like the Board of Trustees Honors program are powerful yield enhancers; allocate outreach and enrollment resources to verified top-ranked candidates to secure higher yield.
• Clear policies and fast verification workflows reduce offer drop rates and administrative burden.

For HR teams and institutional leadership

• Family and employee waivers contribute to staff welfare and can be part of employer branding and retention strategies.
• Track waiver uptake and communicate benefits internally during recruitment cycles.

For marketing and recruitment agencies

• Incorporate scholarship-specific messaging into digital marketing, including segmented campaigns for merit-based, family-based, and early-payment audiences.
• Present net-cost scenarios and financing pathways in country-specific webinars and information sessions.

Cross-university context (recommended comparative links)

When advising applicants who might consider program alternatives, recommend institutions that align with the candidate’s academic goals and scholarship needs. Below are relevant institutions listed on Study in Turkiye to consider as comparative options:

Use comparative offers to present backup plans for candidates who don’t meet Okan’s specific scholarship criteria or prefer different campus profiles.

Sample messaging templates for recruiters (concise, actionable)

Offer-stage email (short)

Subject: Scholarship opportunity at Okan University — Board of Trustees Honors
Body: Congratulations — your national ranking places you in qualifying range for Okan University’s Board of Trustees Honors Scholarship. This package includes free room and board plus a monthly stipend, in addition to a full tuition waiver. To proceed, please upload your national ranking certificate and acceptance letter to our portal by [date].

Payment-stage email (short)

Subject: Early Tuition Payment Scholarship — next steps
Body: Pay 50–60% of your tuition by [deadline] to trigger eligibility for a full-tuition scholarship. Please confirm payment method and submit bank receipt to ensure award processing.

Why partner with Study in Turkiye for scholarship-driven recruitment

Study in Turkiye is uniquely positioned to support partners across recruitment, admissions, and partner services:

• Market leadership: We connect international candidates with verified institutional scholarships and program pages across Turkiye.
• Recruitment workflows: Our CRM integrations and partner services accelerate document collection, payment verification, and award notification — reducing time-to-enrolment.
• Partner services: From agent onboarding to admissions training and compliance support, Study in Turkiye helps institutions scale international recruitment while maintaining quality and auditability.

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Conclusion and next steps

Okan University scholarships for international students 2026 present significant opportunities for high-achieving candidates and those able to leverage early tuition payment schemes. For recruiters, admissions teams and educational HR/marketing professionals, the priority is to verify eligibility early, standardize document workflows, and use Study in Turkiye’s partner services to speed award processing and increase yield.

If you represent a university, agency, or recruitment team interested in partnering on Okan University scholarship outreach, or if you need Study in Turkiye’s CRM and partner services to manage scholarship workflows and candidate conversion, contact Study in Turkiye to get started.

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