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Sabancı University scholarships for international students updated deadlines are essential for international recruitment teams, admissions officers, HR and marketing professionals in education, and placement agencies. This guide consolidates the latest 2025 application windows, scholarship types, document requirements, and practical next steps—so your recruitment pipeline and applicants are ready well before the cutoffs.

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Sabancı University scholarships for international students — updated deadlines

Summary: key dates at a glance

• Undergraduate & Graduate Admissions (with scholarships): Applications open January 15, 2025 — final deadline August 29, 2025. International applicants who submit a complete admissions application are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. No separate scholarship form is required.
• Continuing-student scholarships (current students): Application window June 30, 2025 – July 9, 2025. International students who lack an e-Devlet account must source required documents from official institutions in their home country.
• All applications are submitted through the online admissions platform. Applicants and recruiters must ensure every component is complete before the deadline to be eligible for scholarship consideration.

Official institutional details can be found on the Sabancı University page at Study in Turkiye: Sabancı University.

Why these deadlines matter for recruitment and admissions

• Deadlines determine marketing and recruitment calendars, visa processing timelines, and scholarship assessment windows.
• Merit-based scholarship decisions are tied to admissions evaluations; missing the admissions deadline effectively removes a candidate from scholarship consideration.
• For active students, short application windows (e.g., June 30–July 9) require early internal communications and document collection strategies.

Understanding Sabancı University scholarship types

Undergraduate scholarships

• Automatic merit consideration upon admissions application submission.
• Awards range from partial to substantial tuition-based scholarships depending on academic profile.
• No separate scholarship application; ensure the admissions file includes all transcripts, test scores, and supporting statements.

Graduate scholarships (Master’s and PhD)

• Most programs align with the August 29, 2025 application deadline.
• Packages may include tuition waivers (full or partial), monthly stipends, accommodation support, and research-related benefits — varies by program and faculty.
• Some graduate programs may require additional documentation (research proposal, supervisor confirmation). Recruiters should verify program-specific requirements before advising candidates.

Continuing-education scholarships (current students)

• Application period: June 30 – July 9, 2025.
• Designed to support students already enrolled at Sabancı University.
• International students must procure official documents from the relevant authorities in their home country if they do not have an e-Devlet account.

Actionable checklist for applicants (international students)

• Submit the full online admissions application before August 29, 2025 for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• For continuing-student scholarships, prepare and submit required documents between June 30 and July 9, 2025.
• Ensure all academic transcripts are official and, where required, issued by recognized authorities in the applicant’s home country.
• Prepare language test scores, standardized test scores (if required), letters of recommendation, and any required research proposals or portfolios.
• Double-check that passport details, contact information, and any required legal documents are up-to-date and uploaded in the admissions portal.

Document & verification details (what admissions teams must verify)

• Official transcripts and degree certificates (issued by the home country’s education authority).
• Verified language test scores (if applicable).
• ID documents and passport copies.
• For continuing scholarships: evidence of current enrollment and performance metrics.
• Note: For Turkish nationals the university requests barcode-certified documents; international students must use official authorities in their home country.

Practical tips for recruiters and agencies

• Start outreach and application support at least two months before the January 15 opening (for undergraduates) and maintain a campaign through August 29 to capture late applicants.
• Use checklists and automated reminders to ensure applicants reach the portal with complete files.
• Train counselors on program-specific scholarship nuances — graduate stipends and benefits vary by department.
• For current students, coordinate with on-campus contacts to manage the short June 30–July 9 window.

Operational recommendations for university admissions teams and HR

Workflow optimizations and automation

• Integrate applicant tracking systems (ATS) or CRM platforms to flag scholarship-eligible applicants automatically at submission.
• Use automated email sequences to confirm receipt of required documents and to highlight missing items that could affect scholarship consideration.
• Implement a centralized document verification workflow to reduce processing time and avoid last-minute documentation gaps.

Marketing & recruitment alignment

• Align scholarship messaging with program-level marketing — emphasize automatic merit-based consideration for international applicants to drive conversion.
• Schedule webinars and Q&A sessions focused on scholarship FAQs and the August 29 deadline.
• Localize advertising and recruiter training for source markets where document issuance timelines may be longer.

Comparative context: examples from other institutions in Turkiye

To help recruitment teams craft contextual messaging, reference other institutions that run competitive scholarship and recruitment programs. Include these institutions when relevant and link to their profiles on Study in Turkiye:

• Medipol University — Istanbul-based institution with competitive scholarship offerings.
• Ozyegin University — Broad portfolio of undergraduate and graduate scholarships.
• Uskudar University — Notable for programs in social sciences and health-related fields.

Include these universities in comparative recruitment materials when discussing program-specific options to position Sabancı’s offerings within a broader Turkiye market context.

Messaging templates for outreach

Operational playbook for placement agencies and edtech partners

Pre-application services

• Offer document-checking services to ensure transcripts and certificates meet Sabancı’s standards.
• Provide mock application reviews to catch missing recommendation letters or incomplete forms.

Post-application support

• Track application status in the Sabancı portal and notify applicants immediately when documents are accepted or additional information is requested.
• Guide successful applicants through next steps: visa application, accommodation, and arrival logistics.

Partnerships and reporting

• Integrate your agency’s systems with Study in Turkiye’s referral and partner channels for faster referrals and status updates.
• Leverage automated reporting to share candidate pipelines and conversion metrics with university admissions teams.

Checklist for admissions teams working with international recruiters

• Confirm all recruited applicants understand the August 29, 2025 deadline.
• Establish a single point of contact for scholarship-related queries.
• Provide recruiters a clear list of program-specific requirements (e.g., thesis proposals for PhD applicants).
• Share turnaround expectations for document verification and scholarship decisions.
• Offer joint webinars and training sessions for partner recruiters to minimize common application errors.

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