The six-day summer scholarship program is designed for Turkish-speaking students who may not have sufficient proficiency in English to participate in the English-language program. It extends the opportunity to students aged 12 to 15 from all regions of Türkiye to attend a six-day session at Space Camp Türkiye. These students come from families that, under regular circumstances, might face challenges in affording such an opportunity for their children.
In 2023: 154 scholarships were awarded to students and teachers from İzmir, Afyonkarahisar, Ankara, Adana, Bartın, Denizli, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Gazieantep, İstanbul, Karabük, Konya, Mersin, Muğla, Samsun, Şırnak, and Uşak.
In 2021: 31 scholarships were awarded to students and teachers from İzmir and Manisa.
In 2020: 34 scholarships were awarded to students and teachers from İzmir, İstanbul, and Şırnak.
In 2019: 136 scholarships were awarded to students and teachers from İzmir, Karabük, Bursa, Samsun, Mardin, Erzurum, Antalya, İstanbul and Van.
In 2018: 110 scholarships were awarded to students and teachers from İzmir, Karabük, Çorum, Bursa, Samsun and Van.
In 2017: 144 scholarships were awarded to students and teachers from Ağrı, Diyarbakır, Eskişehir, İzmir, İzmit, Karabük, Mardin, Samsun and Van.
In 2016: 168 scholarships were awarded to students from İzmir, Karabük, Manisa, Samsun and Van.
In 2015: 91 scholarships were awarded to students from Samsun, İzmir, Karabük and Bursa.
In 2014: 90 scholarships were awarded to students from İzmir, Van, Samsun, Karabük.
In 2013: 115 scholarships were awarded to students from Gümüşhane, Izmir, Samsun, Van and Karabük.
In 2012: 92 scholarships were awarded to students from Izmir, Kilis, and Van.
In 2011: 114 scholarships were awarded to students from Adıyaman, Hatay, Istanbul, Izmir, Kahramanmaraş, Kilis, Mersin, and Van.
In 2010: 81 scholarships were awarded to students from Izmir, Kahramanmaraş, Kilis, Konya and Van.
In 2009: 145 scholarships were awarded to students from Izmir and Gaziantep
In 2008: 91 scholarships were awarded to students from Azerbaycan, Diyarbakır, İzmir, and Bursa.
In 2007: 121 scholarships were awarded to students from Diyarbakır, İzmir, İzmit and Kayseri.
In 2006: 79 scholarships were awarded to students from Diyarbakır, Gümüşhane, İzmir and İzmit.
In 2005: 108 scholarships were awarded to students from Diyarbakır, Gümüşhane, İzmir and İzmit.
In 2004: 122 scholarships were awarded to students from Ankara, Bursa, Diyarbakır, İstanbul, İzmir and Rhodes.
In 2003: 89 scholarships were awarded to students from Ankara, İzmir, İzmit and Rhodes.
In 2002: 152 scholarships were awarded to students from İstanbul, İzmir and İzmit.
The purpose of Turkish Language Scholarship Program is to bring successful Turkish students and teachers together at Space Camp Türkiye. The benefits of the camp experience include:
- Stimulating interest in science and math through hand-on activities.
- Motivating students to choose careers in science and math.
- Showing students that learning can be fun and has practical applications.
- Motivating younger students to do well in school so that they might be chosen in coming years to attend Space Camp Türkiye.
- Giving students an opportunity to meet their peers from many regions of Türkiye.
- Giving students from many regions of Türkiye an opportunity to see a part of Türkiye that is unfamiliar to them.
- Widening students’ horizons and exciting them with opportunities for the future.
While at Space Camp Türkiye students and teachers can:
- Explore the Secrets of the Universe and the Magic of Science.
- Experience the Fun of Astronaut Training Simulators: Engage in activities mirroring an astronaut's routine.
- Make Friends from Many Countries and Discover New Cultures.
- Practice Teamwork and Leadership Skills.
- Enjoy Sports, Social, and Recreational Activities in a Unique Educational Environment.
Hands-on, fun-filled science activities
- Pretend you are an Astronaut: Undertake a one-hour simulated shuttle mission.
- Try All Seven Astronaut Training Simulators: Experience re-entering Earth's atmosphere, exercise like astronauts, feel weightlessness, simulate walking on the moon, and engage with two new motion-based simulators.
- Build and Launch a Rocket and Hot-air Balloon.
- Present your Team's ideas to other teams by Designing a Mars Colony.
- Observe the Moon, Planets, Stars, and the Sun: Utilize the high-powered telescope in our observatory.
- Learn how to work in a Weightless Environment.
- Participate in the 'Space Bowl', a competition between teams about space facts.
- Study the constellations in the Digital Planetarium.
- Contribute to designing your team's mission patch.
- Enjoy Swimming Pool Activities.
Fun social and cultural events
- Share Your Culture: Contribute to the Special Events Night with music, dance, and performances, showcasing the richness of your culture.
- Participate in a Farewell Celebration: Join the BBQ Party with dancing as a joyful farewell celebration.
- Utilize Free Time: Engage in various indoor games or partake in sports activities within the Space Camp Park during leisure hours.
Testimonial
Batuhan Bakircioglu, a student from Izmit, Türkiye, won a scholarship to attend a Turkish-Language Six-Day Summer Camp Program in August 2006. Six students were chosen by the American-Turkish Association of Southern California which had been involved in building a school Izmit, the area of Türkiye that received the most damage from Türkiye’s 1995 earthquake. The scholarships were funded by Kaya Tuncer, Chairman of the Board of Global Friendship Through Space Education.
“As one of the best students in my school, attending camp made me happy and opened doors for a new life. We were nervous in the bus on the way. When I saw the place, I became much more nervous.
I made many friends. There were nice simulators, space bowl, a space shuttle mission, a Mars design, a barbeque party, and a graduation ceremony. All of them were wonderful.
I would like to thank Mr. Kaya Tuncer, Mr. Tolga. Yildirim, Mr. Erturk Dincel and Ms. Vega.
I cried so much on the way back from Izmir. Participating in such a thing even one time is an unforgettable experience.”
* These numbers can be changed by GFTSE
Scholarships for Chaperones may not be available for every group.
GFTSE has the right to change the scholarship numbers and process at any time.
For more information, please contact Ms Nurcan Subasi (nurcan.subasi@gftse.org)