Darussafaka Society

Darussafaka Society was founded in 1863 with the aim of providing equality of opportunity in education to needy, talented children who had lost their fathers. Since then, it has maintained its presence with this mission of "equality opportunity in education."

Today, the 157 years old Darussafaka creates a better future for high potential students who lost one or both parents and from financially disadvantages communities. At its school, the Society provides high quality formal education to elligible students, starting at fifth grade through to the end of high school. Overall at Darussafaka, there are approximatetely 1.000 students form all over Turkey.

29 October Republic Day is most significant day on behalf of Turkish Nation. Normally, this important day is celebrated with enthusiasm in the country. This year, the 29 October Republic Day was celebrated in homes because of the COVID-19.  Darussafaka celebrated the 29 October Republic Day Ceremony on an online platform. Darussafaka Society Chairman, Darussafaka Educational Institutions Manager, and student representative gave speeches at the ceremony. Also, Darussafaka High School 12th grade students performed theater and music. The theater name is “One Hope is the Republic”. 

We shared the Darüssafaka 29 October Republic Day Ceremony as an oline. Click to watch.

Thank you once again for making these accomplishments possible and sharing in our mission to create "equal opportunity in education” in Turkey.

Links:

• Darussafaka 29 October Republic Day Ceremony

Today, the 157 year old Darussafaka Society creates a better future for high potential students who lost one or both parents and are from financially disadvantaged communities. 

At its school, the Society provides high-quality formal education to eligible students, starting at fifth grade through to the end of high school.

Every year, fourth grade students who lost one or both parents apply the Darussafaka Entrance Exam. The exam would be held on May 31, 2020 but the Society postponed the exam because of the COVID-19. Finally, the exam was held on 28 June, 2020 and 1093 students have applied for the exam.

At the beginning of the July, the exams results have been announced. 120 students successfully passed the exam and have the right to begin their education at the Darussafaka Schools in September 2020, on a full scholarship and full boarding status. 

Darussafaka works toward closing the achievement gap in Turkey by ensuring equal access to education. The Society can achieve this goal by offering full scholarships to all students who are admitted to its schools, thanks to the unwavering support of its donors. Darussafaka Society receives no state funding. In addition to all educational expenditures, student’s daily needs such as clothing, accommodation, food, and health services are all covered by donations to the Society. Darüssafaka also supports its graduates by providing scholarships for their university education.

Each student at Darüssafaka is a member of one of the most extensive and connected families in Turkey. The sense of fraternity, and the support that comes with it, remain with our students throughout both their personal and professional lives.

Thank you once again for making these accomplishments possible and sharing in our mission to create "equal opportunity in education” in Turkey.

Links:

• Results of Darussafaka Entrance Exam