Islamabad: (SABAH)The Embassy of the Republic of Trkiye in Islamabad hosted an orientation programme for Pakistani students selected for the Trkiye Scholarships 2026 programme, bringing together newly selected scholars, Trkiye Scholarships alumni, and representatives of the Embassy.
Trkiye Scholarships, administered by the Government of the Republic of Trkiye through the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), provides international students with opportunities to pursue undergraduate, master's and doctoral studies at leading universities across Trkiye.
In 2026, 112 students from across Pakistan were selected for Trkiye Scholarships. The orientation programme in Islamabad was organised for selected students from Islamabad and nearby areas to help them prepare for their upcoming academic journey to Trkiye.
The programme commenced with remarks by H.E. the Ambassador of the Republic of Trkiye, who congratulated the successful candidates and welcomed them to the Trkiye Scholarships community. The Ambassador highlighted the importance of educational and people-to-people ties between Trkiye and Pakistan and encouraged the students to make the most of their academic experience in Trkiye.
The President of the Turkish Alumni Association also addressed the students, sharing insights from his own experience and highlighting the role of alumni in strengthening the longstanding friendship and educational links between Trkiye and Pakistan.
The Education Counsellor's Office of the Embassy of the Republic of Trkiye subsequently delivered an orientation presentation covering important aspects of the students' transition from Pakistan to Trkiye, including preparations for departure, their arrival and integration into university life, and key steps for a successful academic experience.
As part of the programme, the selected scholars introduced themselves and shared information about their academic backgrounds and the Turkish universities and programmes in which they will pursue their studies. The session provided an opportunity for the students to become acquainted with one another and connect with members of the Trkiye Scholarships community before their departure.
The Embassy congratulated all the successful candidates and expressed its best wishes for their academic journey in Trkiye. The students were encouraged to serve as ambassadors of the friendship between Pakistan and Trkiye and to contribute to strengthening the educational and people-to-people ties between the two countries.
The Embassy of the Republic of Trkiye in Islamabad wishes all Trkiye Scholarships 2026 scholars every success in their studies and future endeavours.