Empower a First-Generation College Student

In the 2024/2025 academic year, 1431 female university scholars—most of them studying engineering—received vital scholarship support from BTF. These young women are not just students; they are future innovators, builders, and leaders. Each scholarship represents a powerful vote of confidence in their potential.

But behind these numbers lies a harsh reality. University life in Türkiye is increasingly difficult. Many students struggle to afford housing, food, transportation, and basic academic resources. For female scholars—especially those in demanding fields like engineering—the pressure is even greater. Without financial support, countless talented students risk dropping out, not because they lack ambition, but because they lack means.

As we approach the 2025/2026 academic year, we must not leave these students behind. Your donations are more than charity—they are a lifeline. They help ensure that no student is forced to choose between education and survival. Every contribution helps keep a young scholar in school, focused, and hopeful.

To those who have already donated: thank you. Your generosity has made a real difference. But the journey continues, and so must our support. Let’s stand beside these students once again. Let’s invest in their futures, and in the future of Türkiye.

Together, we can ensure that no dream is left behind.

Links:

• BTF Scholarships Dashboard

"I spent three years preparing for the university exam, dreaming of becoming a preschool teacher. Thanks to your incredible support, that dream is now within reach. With five siblings also pursuing their studies, managing educational expenses was never easy, but your generosity has made all the difference. For children, education is everything—the soil in which they grow, the foundation for their future. And there is no greater joy than connecting with kind-hearted people who help us rebuild and start anew."

These words come from one of our scholars, a survivor of the devastating 2023 earthquake—just one of the many lives you’ve helped change.

Through Empowerment Scholarships, we are not just funding education—we are breaking barriers, uplifting communities, and ensuring that students in underserved regions across the country have the same opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. As we approach the end of the 2024-2025 academic year, we are proud to share that, with your kindness, we have touched the lives of more than 3,400 students.

Yet, the challenges college students face continue to grow. Economic uncertainty, rising costs of essentials like food and housing, and the increasing financial burden of education mean that more young people are at risk of being forced to set their dreams aside. Now, more than ever, students need your support.

With the new academic year on the horizon, we remain committed to expanding our reach, helping more students pursue their dreams. Your generosity is more than financial aid—it is hope, opportunity, and empowerment. It is the difference between a student having to walk away from their dreams or stepping confidently into a future they once thought was out of reach. Together, we can rewrite their stories and build a world where education is not a privilege, but a right.

Links:

• Read more about the scholarship program