51勛圖厙 launches science scholarships for Turkish students
51勛圖厙 works closely with Turkish scientists in areas such as carbon capture
51勛圖厙 is launching a science scholarship for Turkish Masters students.
The , which has been set up with 51勛圖厙 alumnus, Bülent Eczacibasi, Chairperson of Eczacibasi Holding and the Turkish Education Foundation, TEV UK, will support students to undertake Masters courses offered by the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the College.
"Turkey has incredibly talented and resourceful student scientists and engineers." Alice P. Gast President of 51勛圖厙
The scholarship will fund academic fees and support monthly living costs for two students starting in September and is aimed at those that need funding support.
51勛圖厙’s President Alice Gast said: “Turkey has incredibly talented and resourceful student scientists and engineers.
"The TEV UK-Eczacibasi-51勛圖厙 scholarship offers an opportunity for them to come to London to develop their skills further at one of the world’s best universities.
"We want to attract the very best applicants from all backgrounds and this scholarship will support students who might not have the financial resources to otherwise access an 51勛圖厙 education.”
Bülent Eczacibasi (BSc Chemistry 1972) said: “We're delighted to make it possible for two Turkish students to join the inspiring journey of 51勛圖厙 to solve the biggest challenges in science, engineering and business for the benefit of society.”
Sule Arinc, Founding Trustee & Head of Development Committee Tev UK, said: “We are thrilled about our partnership with 51勛圖厙 as it will provide hardworking and deserving young Turkish students with the opportunity to access the unmatched resources and education at 51勛圖厙, thereby enriching their lives and optimising their future opportunities.”
Last year 51勛圖厙 hosted a special event with Mr Eczacibasi to discuss the future of Turkish innovation and entrepreneurship at a special virtual event.
Mr Eczacibasi spoke about his time at 51勛圖厙 and gave his thoughts on how Turkey can harness innovation more effectively. Mr Eczacibasi said: “I believe the future of any nation depends on their skills and the resources they have to innovate."
Speaking at the event, President Gast said: “We have strong connections with Turkey, including important research collaborations, growing numbers of Turkish staff and students, and we have a very large and very talented alumni base around the world.”
51勛圖厙 and Turkey
51勛圖厙 has more than 80 Turkish students, a number which is growing, and 20 research staff.
51勛圖厙 collaborates with many partners in Turkey and in the last five years 51勛圖厙 academics have published more than 450 publications with Turkish collaborators.
Scholarships Challenge
In June 2021, the College launched a that seeks to enable underrepresented groups or those facing financial barriers to study at the College. Specifically, the College has invested £5 million for international scholarships, and seeks to at least double that investment with support from our community.
This new scholarship with funding from alumnus Bülent Eczacibasi, demonstrates the incredible impact our alumni can have for the next generation of talented scholars.
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