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Attachment to the Decision of our University Senate dated 18.09.2025 and numbered 2025/22-08.

ISTANBUL SABAHATTIN ZAIM UNIVERSITY

SCHOLARSHIP REGULATION

CHAPTER ONE

Initial Provisions

Purpose

ARTICLE 1 – (1) The purpose of this Regulation is to encourage students of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University to work harder and achieve academic success, to reward their achievements in fields such as sports, music, and arts so that they excel in social areas as well, and to regulate the scholarships and discounts to be provided to support students in need.

Scope

ARTICLE 2 – (1) This Regulation covers the provisions regarding the conditions for granting, continuation, and duration of scholarships and discounts to be awarded to students in undergraduate and graduate programs at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University.

Legal Basis

ARTICLE 3 – (1) This Regulation has been prepared based on Higher Education Law No. 2547, the Regulation on Foundation Higher Education Institutions, and the Main Regulation of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University.

Definitions

ARTICLE 4 – (1) In this Regulation, the following terms refer to:

• a) Academician Training Scholarship: Financial and in-kind scholarships granted by the Foundation for the Diffusion of Knowledge (İlim Yayma Vakfı) to support successful graduate students,
• b) Scholarship: In-kind or financial aid provided for tuition fees,
• c) Scholarship Commission: The University Scholarship Commission,
• ç) İlim Yayma Society (İlim Yayma Cemiyeti): The association supporting the establishment of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University,
• d) Discount: The deduction to be made from the tuition fees that the student is required to pay,
• e) Founding Foundation: The Foundation for the Diffusion of Knowledge (İlim Yayma Vakfı), which is the Founding Foundation of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University,
• f) Board of Trustees: The Board of Trustees of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University,
• g) ÖSYM: Student Selection and Placement Center,
• ğ) Rector: The Rector of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University,
• h) University: Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University,
• ı) YKS: Higher Education Institutions Examination.

Utilization of Scholarships/Discounts

ARTICLE 5 – (1) Students meeting the conditions specified in this Regulation may benefit from more than one scholarship and/or discount simultaneously within the framework of the provisions of this article. (2) A student's tuition fee scholarships and discounts are calculated sequentially based on the remaining tuition fee balance as follows:

• a) Placement scholarship or discount,
• b) Preference Discount,
• c) Academic Achievement Scholarship, Sports/Arts Scholarships, and other tuition fee discounts.

(3) Sibling and spouse discounts, martyr and veteran scholarships, staff and staff-relative scholarships, as well as scholarships and discounts specifically regulated in this Regulation such as Founding Foundation and İlim Yayma Society scholarships, are applied additionally to the scholarships and discounts granted under paragraph two, within the framework of the principles specified in their respective articles, without being subject to the total discount rate limit. (4) All cash and in-kind aid such as YKS rank scholarships, support scholarships, accommodation, and meal scholarships are completely independent of tuition fee discounts. These benefits are provided separately, independent of other scholarship and discount rights possessed by the student.

CHAPTER TWO

University Entrance, Achievement, and Rank Scholarships

ÖSYM Scholarships and Discounts

ARTICLE 6 – (1) These are scholarships and discounts awarded to students placed into quotas included in the YKS Guide based on the results of the central placement or special talent exams conducted by ÖSYM. In the admission of students to undergraduate programs via special talent exams, the ranking, placement procedures, and determination of scholarship/discount rates are based on general achievement grades obtained in special talent exams conducted by the University. In this Regulation:

• a) Scholarship: Refers to the full tuition fee,
• b) 50% Discount: Refers to half of the tuition fee,
• c) 25% Discount: Refers to one-quarter of the tuition fee,
• ç) Paid: Refers to the full payment of the tuition fee.

(2) ÖSYM scholarships and discounts at the University are granted for one year for optional foreign language preparatory education, two years for mandatory foreign language preparatory education, and seven years for undergraduate education, corresponding to the maximum duration of education of the programs. (3) ÖSYM scholarships and discounts are non-refundable and continue throughout the maximum duration of study without requiring achievement conditions such as passing courses or cumulative grade point average (CGPA). (4) Students who disaffiliated from the University in the academic year prior to the academic year in which ÖSYM placement took place while studying in any undergraduate program at the University and were re-placed into an undergraduate program by ÖSYM after re-taking the exam, as well as students who have previously graduated with a bachelor's degree from any formal higher education institution, cannot benefit from these scholarships and discounts. These students are enrolled under the "Paid" program status. (5) Students who are disaffiliated from their registered program due to failure in the mandatory foreign language preparatory program for two years and transition via petition to an equivalent Turkish-medium program at the University retain their scholarships and discounts from their previous program. (6) Students who are disaffiliated from their registered program due to failure in the mandatory foreign language preparatory program for two years and are placed into a Turkish-medium program by ÖSYM based on central placement scores are enrolled under the "Paid" program status.

YKS Rank Scholarships

ARTICLE 7 – (1) Excluding those placed through additional placement or additional points; this scholarship is granted for nine months per year to students who rank within the achievement brackets defined in the second, third, fourth, and fifth paragraphs of this article based on central placement exam results conducted by ÖSYM and who enroll in undergraduate programs of the University in the relevant score category. YKS Rank Scholarships are granted for one year in mandatory foreign language preparatory education and four years in undergraduate education, covering the normal duration of the program. These scholarships do not cover optional foreign language preparatory education. (2) Written application is not required for the YKS Rank Scholarship. The Department of Student Affairs identifies the students eligible for the Rank Scholarship within five business days from the announcement date of central placement exam results and submits them to the Rectorate. (3) In VERBAL (SÖZEL) score types:

• Top 100: 30,000 TL cash scholarship, accommodation, and meal scholarship
• 101–500: 25,000 TL cash scholarship, accommodation, and meal scholarship
• 501–1,000: 20,000 TL cash scholarship, accommodation, and meal scholarship
• 1,001–2,500: 15,000 TL cash scholarship
• 2,501–5,000: 12,500 TL cash scholarship
• 5,001–7,500: 10,000 TL cash scholarship
• 7,501–10,000: 8,000 TL cash scholarship

(4) In NUMERICAL (SAYISAL) score types:

• Top 5,000: 30,000 TL cash scholarship, accommodation, and meal scholarship
• 5,001–10,000: 25,000 TL cash scholarship, accommodation, and meal scholarship
• 10,001–20,000: 20,000 TL cash scholarship, accommodation, and meal scholarship
• 20,001–30,000: 15,000 TL cash scholarship
• 30,001–40,000: 12,500 TL cash scholarship
• 40,001–50,000: 10,000 TL cash scholarship
• 50,001–60,000: 8,000 TL cash scholarship

(5) In EQUAL WEIGHT (EŞİT AĞIRLIK) score types:

• Top 1,000: 30,000 TL cash scholarship, accommodation, and meal scholarship
• 1,001–2,500: 25,000 TL cash scholarship, accommodation, and meal scholarship
• 2,501–5,000: 20,000 TL cash scholarship, accommodation, and meal scholarship
• 5,001–6,000: 15,000 TL cash scholarship
• 6,001–10,000: 12,500 TL cash scholarship
• 10,001–20,000: 10,000 TL cash scholarship
• 20,001–30,000: 8,000 TL cash scholarship

(6) In LANGUAGE (DİL) score types:

• Top 100: 30,000 TL cash scholarship, accommodation, and meal scholarship
• 101–250: 25,000 TL cash scholarship, accommodation, and meal scholarship
• 251–500: 20,000 TL cash scholarship, accommodation, and meal scholarship
• 501–750: 15,000 TL cash scholarship
• 751–1,000: 12,500 TL cash scholarship
• 1,001–1,500: 10,000 TL cash scholarship
• 1,501–2,000: 8,000 TL cash scholarship

(7) YKS Rank Scholarships are terminated and cannot be re-granted if the student:

• a) Has a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) falling below 2.00 at the end of the academic year,
• b) Fails to renew registration for one semester in undergraduate programs or for one quarter/module in mandatory foreign language preparatory programs,
• ç) Receives a disciplinary penalty,
• d) Transfers internally or externally to another institution,
• e) Is disaffiliated from the University.

(8) Students who freeze their registration cannot benefit from this scholarship during the period of freeze. (9) Students who fail to successfully complete the Mandatory Foreign Language Preparatory Class within one academic year cannot benefit from this scholarship in their second year; however, they continue to receive the scholarship in their undergraduate program. (10) Students who disaffiliated from the University in the academic year prior to the academic year in which ÖSYM placement took place while studying in any undergraduate program at the University and were re-placed into an undergraduate program by ÖSYM after re-taking the exam, as well as students who have previously graduated with a bachelor's degree from any formal higher education institution, cannot benefit from this scholarship. (11) If a student transfers internally to another undergraduate program within the University, the YKS Rank Scholarship specific to the previous program is terminated. However, the student is awarded the YKS Rank Scholarship corresponding to their YKS score in the relevant year and score category in the new program. The period during which the student received the YKS Rank Scholarship in the previous program is included in the total scholarship duration for the new program.

CHAPTER THREE

Academic Achievement Scholarship and Award Conditions

Academic Achievement Scholarship

ARTICLE 8 – (1) This is a scholarship awarded for the subsequent academic year to students based on their academic achievement within the normal study period of the program they are registered in at the University. (2) Written application is not required for the academic achievement scholarship. At the end of each spring semester, within two weeks following the announcement of resit exam grades, academic ranking is first determined by the relevant department boards, then evaluated and decided upon by the faculty administrative board, and reported in writing to the Rectorate and the Department of Student Affairs to be processed into the Student Information System. (3) At the end of each spring semester, students who have taken and successfully passed all mandatory and elective courses specified in the curriculum of their registered program up to the year of academic calculation, have a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.00, and rank in the top three in their class (including full scholarship students) receive tuition fee discounts for the following academic year only:

• 1st Rank: 100% discount
• 2nd Rank: 75% discount
• 3rd Rank: 50% discount

(4) Full-scholarship students who meet the academic achievement scholarship criteria and rank in the top three in their class are awarded a Support Scholarship and one meal per weekday only for the following academic year. The student can benefit from this meal scholarship exclusively at the university cafeteria. (5) Academic achievement rankings are not updated due to grades obtained in summer school of the relevant academic year.

Conditions for Granting Academic Achievement Scholarship

ARTICLE 9 – (1) Conditions for granting the academic achievement scholarship are as follows:

• a) The academic achievement scholarship is granted only during the normal duration of study of the registered program.
• b) The academic achievement scholarship is not granted during maximum study periods exceeding the normal duration of the relevant program or in foreign language preparatory classes.
• c) Students who have course exemptions in the year for which the academic achievement grade is calculated cannot benefit from this scholarship; however, they are included in the achievement ranking. Courses exempted through exemption exams conducted by the University, courses taken in national or international exchange programs, and upper-level courses taken in summer school due to academic success are not considered within this scope.
• ç) Students eligible for the academic achievement scholarship who freeze registration or are granted leave of absence in the following academic year benefit from this right in the subsequent academic year.
• d) Grades obtained in summer school of the relevant academic year are not taken into account in the calculation of the academic achievement grade.
• e) Students who receive a disciplinary penalty are included in the achievement ranking calculation but cannot benefit from this scholarship.
• f) In case of equal grade point averages, priority is given to the student with the higher completed ECTS credits; if equality persists, priority is given to the student with the higher ÖSYM placement exam score; if these students have different university registration years or admission types, priority is given to the younger student.
• g) The academic achievement scholarship of students who transfer internally to a different undergraduate program within the institution is terminated.
• ğ) Students who have previously graduated from a formal undergraduate program at any higher education institution cannot benefit from this scholarship, but are included in the achievement ranking.
• h) Irregular students cannot benefit from this scholarship until the academic year in which they become regular students.
• ı) If a student is found to have failed courses after an Exchange Program, their academic achievement scholarship is terminated; however, the academic achievement ranking for the relevant class is not updated.
• i) Grades of courses taken within the scope of pedagogical formation education are taken into account in the calculation of academic achievement ranking. In this context, the condition of passing all courses required for the academic achievement scholarship also applies to pedagogical formation courses.

Here is the English translation of Sections 4 and 5 (Articles 10 through 19) of the Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Scholarship Regulation:

CHAPTER FOUR

Graduate Scholarships

Scholarships and Discounts Granted to University Alumni in Graduate Programs

ARTICLE 10 – (1) Students who have graduated from the undergraduate programs of the University and are admitted to graduate programs of the University shall be granted a 30% discount on the tuition fee they are required to pay, regardless of their graduation degree. A student may benefit from this discount only once for each level of study.

(2) Among students who graduated from the undergraduate programs of the University and are admitted to thesis-based master's degree programs at the University, those with a bachelor's graduation Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.00 shall be granted:

• 1st Rank Graduate: 100% discount
• 2nd Rank Graduate: 75% discount
• 3rd Rank Graduate: 50% discount

A student may benefit from this scholarship or discount only once.

(3) These scholarships and discounts are valid for the normal duration of study of the enrolled program and cannot be applied to maximum study periods beyond the normal study period.

Doctoral Scholarship

ARTICLE 11 – (1) Among students who apply and are admitted to the University's doctoral (Ph.D.) programs, those who fulfill the achievement criteria specified in the second and third paragraphs of this Article and document that they are not gainfully employed shall be granted, separately for each semester during the normal study period of the relevant program:

• a) If 5 to 9 students enroll in the relevant program:
  • 1st Rank Candidate: Full tuition scholarship + monthly cash scholarship determined by the University for the relevant year.
• b) If 10 or more students enroll in the relevant program:
  • 1st Rank Candidate: Full tuition scholarship + monthly cash scholarship determined by the University for the relevant year.
  • 2nd Rank Candidate: Full tuition scholarship.

Students eligible for these scholarships shall be identified by the Department Scientific Assessment Board based on the published evaluation criteria for overall achievement scores for the relevant program and semester, proposed by the Department Chair, and finalized by the decision of the Graduate Education Institute Administrative Board.

(2) To qualify for the Doctoral Scholarship, an applicant must:

• a) Possess an ALES score of at least 80 or higher, a GRE score of at least 156, or a GMAT score of at least 590.
• b) Have a bachelor's graduation CGPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00, and a master's graduation CGPA of at least 3.50 out of 4.00.
• c) If the medium of instruction is Turkish, possess a YDS/YÖKDİL foreign language score of at least 70 or an equivalent score from an international language exam recognized by ÖSYM. If the medium of instruction is fully or partially in a foreign language, possess a YDS/YÖKDİL score of at least 80 or an equivalent international foreign language score recognized by ÖSYM.
• ç) International students applying for the Doctoral Scholarship are exempt from ALES, GRE, or GMAT requirements. However, GRE/GMAT scores, if present, shall be converted to ALES equivalents. For international students without GRE/GMAT scores, their ALES score shall be accepted as 80. The overall achievement score for international students is calculated as:

• Applicants from countries where Arabic or English is a native/official language, who graduated from programs taught in the same language as the target program, shall be assigned a language score of 70 if they lack an explicit foreign language exam score.
• d) The conversion of grades from different grading systems to the 4.00 scale shall be made based on the Council of Higher Education's (YÖK) grade equivalence table.

(3) For students who do not meet the achievement conditions specified in the first and second paragraphs of this article, a tuition fee discount of up to 30% may be awarded upon the recommendation of the Department Chair and the decision of the Graduate Education Institute Administrative Board:

• Top 3 ranking students if 5 to 9 students enroll in the program in the relevant semester.
• Top 5 ranking students if 10 or more students enroll in the program in the relevant semester.

(4) Students admitted to doctoral programs under the Academician Training Scholarship who document that they are not employed shall be exempt from tuition and meal fees. Their mandatory general health insurance shall be covered by the University. If they stay in the University Guesthouse or dormitories affiliated with the Founding Foundation, dormitory/guesthouse and meal fees shall not be charged. Students within this scholarship scope must participate full-time in the educational and research activities of the University.

Thesis-Based Master's Degree Scholarship

ARTICLE 12 – (1) Among students who apply and are admitted to thesis-based master's degree programs, those who fulfill the achievement criteria specified in the second and third paragraphs of this Article shall be granted, separately for each semester during the normal study period of the relevant program:

• a) If 5 to 9 students enroll:
  • 1st Rank Candidate: Full tuition scholarship + monthly cash scholarship determined by the University for the relevant year.
• b) If 10 or more students enroll:
  • 1st Rank Candidate: Full tuition scholarship + monthly cash scholarship determined by the University for the relevant year.
  • 2nd Rank Candidate: Full tuition scholarship.

Eligible students are determined through evaluation by the Department Scientific Assessment Board, recommended by the Department Chair, and decided by the Graduate Education Institute Administrative Board.

(2) To apply for the Thesis-Based Master's Scholarship, an applicant must:

• a) Possess an ALES score of at least 80, GRE score of 156, or GMAT score of 590.
• b) Have a bachelor's graduation CGPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00.
• c) If the program is in Turkish, possess a YDS/YÖKDİL score of at least 70 (or ÖSYM equivalent). If the program is partially or fully in a foreign language, possess a YDS/YÖKDİL score of at least 80 (or ÖSYM equivalent).
• ç) International students are exempt from ALES/GRE/GMAT. Lacking these, ALES is accepted as 80. The overall achievement score calculation for international master's applicants is:

• Applicants from native Arabic/English-speaking countries who graduated from programs taught in that language shall be assigned a language score of 70 if no exam score is present.
• d) Conversion to the 4.00 scale uses the YÖK equivalency table.

(3) Students who do not meet the criteria in paragraphs 1 and 2 may receive a discount of up to 30% on tuition fees upon recommendation of the Department Chair and decision of the Enstitute Board:

• Top 3 ranking students if 5–9 students enroll.
• Top 5 ranking students if 10 or more students enroll.

Continuation Conditions for Thesis-Based Master's and Doctoral Cash Scholarships

ARTICLE 13 – (1) The minimum conditions required for the continuation of Thesis-Based Master's and Doctoral Scholarships are:

• a) Failure to renew registration for a semester without a valid excuse, failure to meet minimum attendance requirements, or failure to complete course requirements successfully within the first two semesters.
• b) Cumulative GPA falling below 3.00 at the end of the second semester.
• c) Failure to successfully complete the master's thesis by the end of the 4th semester at the latest.
• ç) Failure to take the doctoral comprehensive examination in the 3rd semester or failing the exam.
• d) Failure to defend the dissertation proposal within six months following the doctoral comprehensive exam, or rejection of the dissertation proposal by the Thesis Advisory Committee.
• e) Failure to submit a progress report to the Thesis Advisory Committee, non-attendance at committee meetings, or an unsatisfactory evaluation of the progress report.
• f) Failure to successfully complete the doctoral dissertation by the end of the 8th semester at the latest.

(2) If a student receiving a cash scholarship freezes registration or is granted a leave of absence, cash scholarship payments shall not be made for the corresponding semester/year.

(3) Cash scholarships are not provided during Foreign Language Preparatory or Scientific Preparatory Programs.

(4) Doctoral and Master's Scholarships are granted only during the normal study period of the program and for nine months per year.

(5) Graduate cash scholarship amounts and increase rates are determined by the Board of Trustees upon the Rector's recommendation.

(6) Scholarships terminate if the student disaffiliates from the University due to disciplinary penalties, registration cancellation, graduation, or other reasons.

Discounts Applied to Employees of Contracted Institutions

ARTICLE 14 – (1) Students employed in contracted public or private institutions/organizations who are admitted to graduate programs may be granted a discount of up to 30% within protocols signed between the Rectorate and the institution. However, if at least 10 employees enroll in graduate programs under such protocols, the Rector may increase the discount rate up to 40%.

(2) A student cannot benefit from more than one contracted institution discount simultaneously. In such cases, the student receives the higher discount rate.

CHAPTER FIVE

Special Talent, Arts, Sports, and Support Scholarships

Scholarship Commission

ARTICLE 15 – (1) The Scholarship Commission consists of:

• A Vice Rector (acting as Chair, appointed by the Rector)
• At least three faculty members appointed by the Rector (including at least one from the Faculty of Sports Sciences)
• The Secretary General
• Head of the Health, Culture, and Sports Department (serves as Rapporteur)
• Head of the Financial Affairs Department
• Head of the Student Affairs Department
• International Office Coordinator
• A representative designated by the İlim Yayma Foundation

(2) Duties and responsibilities of the Commission:

• a) Evaluate university scholarship strategies, criteria, and priorities annually and present recommendations to the Rectorate.
• b) Evaluate scholarship applications based on students' academic, social, athletic, and artistic achievements alongside financial status, and decide on allocations.
• c) Monitor recipient status and terminate scholarships in cases violating this Regulation.
• ç) Coordinate with Financial Affairs to ensure proper budget execution and present annual budget requirements to the Rectorate.
• d) Evaluate and decide upon student appeals regarding scholarship rejections or terminations.
• e) Submit an annual report to the Rectorate summarizing statistics, utilized resources, and evaluation results.

(3) The Commission takes decisions by simple majority of total membership. In case of a tie, the Chair's vote determines the outcome.

Sports Scholarships and Discounts

ARTICLE 16 – (1) Sports Scholarships are awarded to licensed athletes with documented national/international athletic achievements for up to 1 year in optional language prep, 2 years in mandatory prep, and 7 years in undergraduate study (not exceeding maximum study limits).

(2) Applications are reviewed by the Sports Scholarship Pre-Evaluation Committee. Recommended rates are finalized by the University Scholarship Commission.

(3) Newly admitted students do not need prior university representation; however, active representation on university teams is mandatory starting from the subsequent academic year for scholarship renewal.

(4) Student-athlete status is evaluated annually by the Pre-Evaluation Committee based on performance data from the Health, Culture, and Sports Department. Failure to maintain active representation results in scholarship termination by Commission decision.

(5) The Pre-Evaluation Committee consists of two staff members from Health, Culture, and Sports and two faculty members from Sports Sciences.

(6) Newly registered students must apply within 5 business days following placement announcement. Enrolled students updating achievements must submit signed petitions with proof prior to fall semester course registration week.

(7) To qualify, the sport must be listed on the official Turkish University Sports Federation calendar. Discount/scholarship brackets:

(8) Sports Scholarships are terminated and cannot be renewed if:

• a) CGPA falls below 2.00 at the end of the academic year,
• b) A disciplinary penalty is received,
• c) The student voluntarily leaves the University team.

(9) In case of disciplinary issues or underperformance reported in writing by the coach, the student receives a written warning. Failure to rectify performance within that semester/year leads to scholarship cancellation.

(10) Continuation of scholarships for students injured during university competitions or preparation process shall be evaluated and decided by the Scholarship Commission upon recommendations of the Pre-Evaluation Committee.

Fine Arts Scholarships and Discounts

ARTICLE 17 – (1) Fine Arts Scholarships are granted to students admitted to the Music Teaching undergraduate program who fulfill specified criteria, determined by Special Talent Exam Committee recommendations and Faculty Administrative Board approval (valid max 1 year for optional prep, 2 years for mandatory prep, 7 years for undergraduate study).

(2) Official documentation (certificates, festival records, official performance docs) must be submitted during application. Informal letters or unverified claims are invalid.

(3) Exceptionally talented candidates demonstrating superior performance in technical skill, originality, and potential during Special Talent Exams receive a 100% Scholarship.

(4) Graduates of Fine Arts High Schools (Music track) receive a 50% tuition discount.

(5) Graduates of other high schools holding documented national or international competition rankings receive up to 50% discount.

(6) Enrolled students who place in official composition or performance competitions representing the University receive starting the following year:

• 1st Place: 100% Scholarship
• 2nd Place: 50% Discount
• 3rd Place: 25% Discount

(7) Fine Arts Scholarships are terminated if:

• a) CGPA falls below 2.00 at year-end,
• b) Registration is unrenewed for 1 semester (or 1 quarter/module in prep),
• c) Disciplinary penalty is issued,
• d) Student executes an internal or external transfer.

(8) Students who re-register after taking exams again while currently studying, or those holding a prior bachelor's degree, cannot benefit from this scholarship.

Support Scholarship

ARTICLE 18 – (1) The Support Scholarship is a monthly cash award granted for 9 months per academic year based on simultaneous evaluation of financial need and academic performance.

(2) Eligibility requirements: Active student status, no registration freeze, clean disciplinary record, and documented financial need (family income docs, SGK status, social service reports, orphan/martyr relative status, disability/health reports, number of enrolled siblings, etc.).

(3) Applications are submitted online during the Fall semester registration period. The Scholarship Commission reviews applications within 14 days post-deadline for Rectorate approval.

(4) The monthly support stipend cannot exceed the lowest YKS Rank Scholarship amount. Payments are made by the third week of each month directly to bank accounts, starting in October.

(5) Payments are terminated by Financial Affairs if:

• a) Disciplinary penalty is received,
• b) Registration is frozen/leave granted,
• c) Misleading or false statements in application are detected,
• ç) Disaffiliation from the University occurs,
• d) Registration is not renewed for 1 semester (or 1 quarter in prep).

(6) Support scholarships granted due to financial need continue if a student executes an internal transfer between undergraduate programs.

Special Donation Scholarships

ARTICLE 19 – (1) Donations made by natural or legal persons to support university students are utilized as tuition fee discounts or direct cash disbursements to students.

(2) Recipient selection, discount rates, and cash amounts are determined by the University Scholarship Commission in accordance with the donation scope. Total allocations cannot exceed the donated funds.

(3) Specific terms stipulated by donors for conditional gifts are strictly observed; unconditioned donations are managed per rules set by the Scholarship Commission.

Here is the English translation of Chapters 6 and 7 (Articles 20 through 31, including Temporary Articles) of the Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Scholarship Regulation:

CHAPTER SIX

Other Scholarships

Preference Discounts

ARTICLE 20 – (1) Students placed by ÖSYM into paid, 25% discounted, or 50% discounted quotas of our University’s undergraduate programs among their first five preferences shall receive preference discounts at the following rates according to the program they enroll in:

• a) Students placed into one of the following undergraduate programs as their 1st choice shall receive a 40% discount on the tuition fee; those placed as their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th choice shall receive a 35% discount:
  1. Arabic Language Teaching
  2. Primary Mathematics Education
  3. Sociology
  4. History
  5. Turkish Language and Literature
  6. Islamic Sciences
  7. Islamic Economics and Finance
  8. Food Engineering
  9. Health Management
  10. Social Work
  11. Physical Education and Sports Teaching
  12. Sports Management
• b) Students placed into one of the following undergraduate programs as their 1st choice shall receive a 30% discount on the tuition fee; those placed as their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th choice shall receive a 25% discount:
  1. Preschool Education
  2. Guidance and Psychological Counseling
  3. Primary School Teaching
  4. Turkish Language Education
  5. Political Science and International Relations
  6. Architecture
• c) For all other undergraduate programs, students placed as their 1st choice shall receive a 20% discount on the tuition fee; those placed as their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th choice shall receive a 15% discount.

(2) Preference discounts are granted for a maximum of one year in optional foreign language preparatory programs, a maximum of two years in mandatory foreign language preparatory programs, and a maximum of seven years in undergraduate programs, provided they do not exceed the maximum period of study for the respective programs.

(3) Students who disaffiliated from the University in the academic year prior to the academic year of ÖSYM placement while enrolled in any undergraduate program at the University and re-took the exam to be placed into the same or a different undergraduate program of the University, as well as students who have previously graduated from any formal undergraduate program, cannot benefit from preference discounts.

Transfer Scholarship

ARTICLE 21 – (1) If the central placement score of a student wishing to transfer internally or externally to an undergraduate program at the University—for the year they registered in their previous undergraduate program—is equal to or higher than the base score of the corresponding scholarship or discount quota of the desired program at the University for the same year, the student shall be placed into the scholarship or discount quota corresponding to their ÖSYM score for that year under the provisions of the "Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor, and Credit Transfer Between Institutions in Higher Education Institutions" and the "Procedures and Principles Determined by the Executive Council of Higher Education". Students registering via CGPA-based inter-institutional or inter-program transfer whose ÖSYM scores are insufficient shall be registered into the paid program.

• a) Scholarships and discounts awarded to transfer students are granted for a maximum of one year in optional foreign language preparatory programs, a maximum of two years in mandatory foreign language preparatory programs, and a maximum of seven years in undergraduate programs, not exceeding the maximum study duration of the program.
• b) When calculating the study and scholarship durations of a student transferring internally or externally to an equivalent program, the time spent in the student's previous program shall be included in these calculations.
• c) The study and scholarship durations of a student transferring internally or externally to a different program shall be recalculated by subtracting the class level to which the student's credits are adapted from the maximum study duration of the new program.

(2) Students executing an internal transfer within the University cannot benefit from placement scholarships/discounts, academic achievement scholarships, preference discounts, or other scholarships/discounts specific to their previous programs. However, students who execute an internal transfer to the same program due to a change in the language of instruction shall retain these scholarships and discounts.

(3) Students who exercise their right to return via transfer shall benefit from the placement scholarships and discounts they were entitled to prior to transferring, taking into account their remaining eligible duration.

(4) Students who have previously graduated from any formal undergraduate program cannot benefit from this scholarship.

Double Major and Minor Scholarships

ARTICLE 22 – (1) Students shall study on a full scholarship throughout the maximum duration of study of the double major program in which they are enrolled.

(2) Students shall study on a full scholarship throughout the maximum duration of study of the minor program in which they are enrolled.

Quran Hafiz Scholarship

ARTICLE 23 – (1) The Quran Hafiz Scholarship is granted for the maximum duration of study of the enrolled program to students who hold a Hafiz Certificate issued by the Presidency of Religious Affairs, were placed and registered into undergraduate programs of the University via ÖSYM central placement (excluding additional placement, additional point placements, DGS, DGS additional placement, YÖS, or transfer admissions), and achieve the following rankings:

• a) Ranking in the top 35,000 in score categories admitting students via LANGUAGE (DİL) scores.
• b) Ranking in the top 80,000 in score categories admitting students via VERBAL (SÖZ) scores; or in the top 250,000 for Islamic Sciences undergraduate programs.
• c) Ranking in the top 130,000 in score categories admitting students via EQUAL WEIGHT (EA) and NUMERICAL (SAY) scores.

(2) The Hafiz Scholarship applies for a maximum of one year in optional foreign language prep, two years in mandatory foreign language prep, and seven years in undergraduate study, without exceeding the maximum study period of the program.

(3) Students registered with a scholarship in undergraduate programs via ÖSYM central placement who qualify for the Hafiz Scholarship shall be awarded a Support Scholarship for the maximum study duration of the program.

(4) Applications for the Hafiz Scholarship must be submitted with a scholarship application petition and required attachments to the Department of Student Affairs during the published registration dates for the relevant year's initial YKS placement, prior to paying tuition fees. For students failing to apply within the deadline, the scholarship shall apply starting from the subsequent academic semester or year.

(5) Students who complete their Hafiz certification while studying in any undergraduate program at the University and present their Hafiz Certificate shall be awarded a Support Scholarship upon request, provided they meet the conditions under this article.

(6) This scholarship shall be terminated and not re-granted if the student:

• a) Has a CGPA falling below 2.00 at the end of the academic year,
• b) Fails to renew registration for one semester in undergraduate programs or one quarter/module in prep,
• c) Receives a disciplinary penalty,
• ç) Executes an internal or external transfer,
• d) Is disaffiliated from the University.

(7) Students who disaffiliated from the University in the academic year prior to the academic year of ÖSYM placement while enrolled in any undergraduate program and re-placed by taking the exam again, as well as students who previously graduated with a bachelor's degree from any formal higher education institution, cannot benefit from this scholarship.

(8) Tuition fees of students meeting the conditions of this article who were placed into discounted or paid quotas shall be covered by the Founding Foundation. These students shall be treated under full-scholarship status, fully funded by the Founding Foundation.

Sibling and Spouse Discounts

ARTICLE 24 – (1) A 10% discount on tuition fees is granted to each sibling and spouse studying simultaneously in same-level primary diploma programs at the University. This discount applies for the year/semester during which both students are concurrently active.

(2) Students eligible for both sibling and spouse discounts simultaneously can benefit from only one.

(3) To benefit, newly registered students must apply to the Department of Student Affairs with a wet-signed petition during announced registration dates, and current students during registration renewal dates, prior to paying tuition fees. Applications submitted past the deadline shall be implemented starting from the next semester/year.

Martyr and Veteran Scholarships

ARTICLE 25 – (1) Among students placed and registered in undergraduate programs via central placement:

• Spouses and children of martyrs receive a 100% scholarship.
• Veterans, as well as their spouses and children, receive a 50% discount on tuition fees.

(2) To benefit, students must apply with a wet-signed petition to the Department of Student Affairs before paying tuition fees during announced registration dates (for new students) or renewal dates (for continuing students). Late applications apply from the following semester/year.

(3) Official documentation proving martyr/veteran status must be obtained from the respective Armed Forces Command, Gendarmerie General Command, Social Security Institution (SGK), or via the E-Devlet system.

(4) These scholarships apply for up to 1 year in optional prep, 2 years in mandatory prep, and 7 years in undergraduate programs, not exceeding maximum study limits.

(5) The scholarship is terminated and not re-granted if the student:

• a) Has a CGPA below 2.00 at year-end,
• b) Fails to renew registration for 1 semester (or 1 quarter/module in prep),
• c) Receives a disciplinary penalty,
• ç) Executes an internal or external transfer,
• d) Is disaffiliated from the University.

(6) Students disaffiliated from the University in the prior academic year before re-taking exams, as well as prior bachelor's degree graduates, are ineligible.

Staff Scholarships

ARTICLE 26 – (1) Full-time staff employed at the University for at least one year receive a 45% discount on tuition fees upon enrolling in graduate programs during normal study periods.

(2) Spouses and children of full-time staff receive a 50% discount on tuition fees upon enrolling in undergraduate or graduate programs.

(3) These discounts apply as long as the staff member remains employed at the University.

(4) Full-time research assistants of the University receive full scholarships for the normal study period plus 1 extra semester in thesis master's programs, and 2 extra semesters in doctoral programs. Outside these durations, they pay the single-course fee determined by the University per semester to register for thesis work.

(5) Written applications with wet signatures must be submitted to Student Affairs before paying tuition during registration/renewal periods.

(6) A staff member and their relatives may benefit from this discount only once individually.

(7) Hourly-paid instructors, temporary contract workers, or outsourced service personnel cannot benefit from this scholarship.

Founding Foundation and İlim Yayma Society Scholarships

ARTICLE 27 – (1) Full-time staff employed at the İlim Yayma Foundation or İlim Yayma Society for at least one year (upon submitting employment certificates from Headquarters and SGK service records from E-Devlet):

• a) For undergraduate programs: Spouses and children receive a 45% discount.
• b) For graduate programs: Staff members receive 35%, and their spouses/children receive 45% discount. (The 1-year employment requirement does not apply for discounts granted to spouses and children).

(2) Members serving on the Board of Trustees, Executive Board, or Supervisory Board in central/regional organs of the İlim Yayma Foundation and İlim Yayma Society (upon submitting official documentation from Headquarters):

• a) For undergraduate programs: Spouses and children receive a 45% discount.
• b) For graduate programs: Members receive 35%, and their spouses/children receive 45% discount.

(3) Students who resided in secondary or university prep dormitories of the İlim Yayma Foundation or İlim Yayma Society for at least one full academic year receive a 10% discount on tuition fees upon submitting an official letter from Headquarters.

(4) Discounts apply for up to 1 year in optional prep, 2 years in mandatory prep, and 7 years in undergraduate programs.

(5) Students qualifying under multiple criteria in this article may only utilize the single highest discount rate.

(6) The scholarship is terminated if CGPA drops below 2.00, registration is unrenewed, disciplinary penalty is issued, external transfer is made, university disaffiliation occurs, or the qualifying staff member leaves the institution.

(7) Applications must be made prior to tuition payment during registration/renewal periods.

Maarif Foundation Staff Relative Scholarship

ARTICLE 28 – (1) Children of staff employed at the Turkish Maarif Foundation for at least one year receive a 30% tuition discount for undergraduate programs upon submitting proof of employment and SGK service records.

(2) Valid for up to 1 year in optional prep, 2 years in mandatory prep, and 7 years in undergraduate study.

(3) Terminated if CGPA falls below 2.00, registration is unrenewed, disciplinary penalty is issued, external transfer occurs, disaffiliation happens, or the employee leaves the Foundation.

(4) Must be applied for before paying tuition during official registration windows.

CHAPTER SEVEN

Miscellaneous and Final Provisions

Unforeseen Cases

ARTICLE 29 – (1) Matters not covered in this Regulation shall be decided upon by the Board of Trustees.

Entry into Force

ARTICLE 30 – (1) This Regulation shall enter into force starting from the 2025–2026 academic year following its approval by the University Senate and Board of Trustees, and shall apply to all students.

Execution

ARTICLE 31 – (1) The provisions of this Regulation shall be executed by the Rector.

Temporary Provisions

• TEMPORARY ARTICLE 1 – (1) For students enrolled in the University prior to the 2023–2024 academic year, the provisions regarding "academic achievement" and "sports" scholarships/discounts of the Scholarship Regulation in force during their year of registration shall continue to apply.
• TEMPORARY ARTICLE 2 – (2) For students placed and registered via central placement exams, the "preference discount rates" of the Scholarship Regulation in effect during their initial registration year shall continue to apply.