Sabancı Foundation

The Sabanci family has contributed greatly to furthering Turkish economy with numerous industrial conglomerates and investments since the establishment of the Sabanci Holding and Sabanci Group companies in 1967. Having placed much importance on the value of social and cultural institutions, the Sabanci family members are prominent figures in various charitable initiatives. In an attempt to institutionalize their philanthropic activities, the Haci Omer Sabanci Foundation (Sabanci Foundation) was established in 1974 by the sons of the late Haci Omer and Sadika Sabanci with a generous contribution of Sadika Sabanci’s estate.Ongoing donations by other family members, and contributions from the Sabanci Group companies have helped to increase the scope of Sabanci Foundation’s efforts across Turkey. Today, Sabanci Foundation is one of the largest family foundations in Turkey.

A society in which all individuals enjoy their rights equally. To contribute to the educational, cultural and social development of Turkey and make a difference in the lives of individuals. Love for Humanity, Sharing, Pioneering, Sincerity. Sabancı Foundation scholarships are awarded so that successful students with financial difficulties can pursue a university education. Scholarships are not bound to any compulsory service or repayment obligation. Scholarships are monthly transferred to the recipient student's bank account between October and June.

Each year, a "University Admission Scholarship" is granted to those students with outstanding performances in that year's National Undergraduate Placement Exam, along with the grants provided to "Graduates of High Schools in Provinces with a Priority in Development" and "Disabled Students" with outstanding performance in the same Examination. Additionally, since the start of the 2009-2010 academic year, the “Sabancı Foundation-Vista Scholarship” has been put into practice through the grants of the Vista Tourism and Travel Agency. “Other Scholarships” by conditional donations are determined by the donors.More than 45.000 students have benefited from the scholarships provided by Sabancı Foundation since its establishment in 1974. Each year 400 students start to benefit from the grants. Scholarships are given to nearly 1.500 students in total each year.

Additionally, since the start of the 2009-2010 academic year, the “Sabancı Foundation-Vista Scholarship” has been put into practice through the grants of the Vista Tourism and Travel Agency. “Other Scholarships” by conditional donations are determined by the donors.More than 45.000 students have benefited from the scholarships provided by Sabancı Foundation since its establishment in 1974. Each year 400 students start to benefit from the grants. Scholarships are given to nearly 1.500 students in total each year.

Each year, a "University Admission Scholarship" is granted to those students with outstanding performances in that year's National Undergraduate Placement Exam.Continuation of ScholarshipAn academically outstanding student will receive the University Admission Scholarship during his/her regular academic year for the department she/he is enrolled in. Sabancı Foundation-Vista Scholarship is given at most for 2 years and the preparatory year is not included in the scholarship program. For undergraduate students, the scholarship is paid during the normal education period, however this period for preparatory year is maximum one year.

Success and disciplinary status of holders of scholarships shall be checked by contacting the education institution at the beginning of each semester to get information about the position of the student.Students, who are registered for universities that are not included in our scholarship quota of universities, should transmit their original academic reports to Sabancı Foundation twice a year with the condition to be in September and in February. Students without academic reports declared, failing students, students subject to disciplinary action, dismissed students or students found to have been receiving a scholarship from another source will be dropped from the scholarship list.