Empower a First-Generation College Student

by Bridge to Turkiye Fund
Empower a First-Generation College Student
Empower a First-Generation College Student
Empower a First-Generation College Student
Empower a First-Generation College Student
Empower a First-Generation College Student
Empower a First-Generation College Student
Empower a First-Generation College Student
Empower a First-Generation College Student

Project Report | May 31, 2023
Transforming Lives through Educational Empowerment

By E. Sema Ala | Junior Project Coordinator

BTF Scholars
BTF Scholars

During the 2022-23 academic year, we extended scholarships to over 1600 deserving students. Moreover, we initiated a new scholarship program to support students affected by the devastating Kahramanmaras earthquakes. As a unified BTF family, we express our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated supporters, whose contributions have provided equal opportunities for students in Türkiye and transformed their educational lives.


Empowerment Scholarships: A Beacon of Hope


In a world filled with barriers, our scholarship program has emerged as a beacon of hope for college students in need. We understand the challenges they face in pursuing education due to financial constraints. Our scholarships provide a lifeline, allowing them to embark on an educational journey that would otherwise be inaccessible.


Overcoming Obstacles, Enabling Dreams


By providing scholarships to over 1600 students, we have empowered them to overcome the obstacles that impede their educational progress. These scholarships have alleviated financial burdens and ignited a flame of determination and ambition within each student.


Rebuilding Lives: The Kahramanmaras Earthquake Scholarships


The Kahramanmaras earthquake that occurred on the 6th of February left a devastating impact on the lives of countless students. In response, we launched a dedicated scholarship program to support over 1200 students who survived this tragedy with new partnerships we built in Türkiye. These scholarships helped them rebuild their educational lives and provided them with a sense of hope and resilience during their time of need. Through this program, we demonstrated our unwavering commitment to stand by their side and provide a path forward.


Our contributions have woven a tapestry of transformation, sensitivity, and emotion throughout the lives of college students in need in Türkiye. By providing scholarships to over 1600 students and establishing the Kahramanmaras Scholarship Program for those affected by the earthquake, we have brought light to their educational journeys, enabling them to thrive despite adversity. We stand humbled and grateful for the unwavering support of our donors, whose generosity has paved the way for equality in educational opportunities and nurtured countless dreams in Türkiye.

Together, we are shaping a brighter future for these deserving students.

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Bridge to Turkiye Fund

Location: Cary, NC - USA
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Project Leader:
Sevda Aleckson
Cary , NC United States
$5,150 raised of $25,000 goal
 
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