Foreign Students Body Secures Scholarship for Nigerians in Turkey
An umbrella organisation known as the Association of Nigerian Students in Europe (ANSE), which represents Nigerian students studying across European countries and Turkey, secured scholarship slots for Nigerian students to pursue studies in Turkey and other locations.
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Scholarship Details
ANSE announced that it had arranged for **scholarship opportunities for approximately 111 Nigerian students.
The plan was to offer about three scholarship slots to students from each of Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) totaling 111 beneficiaries.
These scholarships were intended to enable qualified applicants to study in Turkey, supported in partnership with various organisations and educational institutions.
Who’s Behind It
- The initiative was led by ANSE’s President, who disclosed the plan during a briefing in Abuja, emphasising ANSE’s role in supporting Nigerian students abroad and connecting them to scholarship opportunities.
- ANSE works with partners across Europe, Turkey, and beyond, including international organisation,s to facilitate financial and academic support for Nigerian students overseas.
Purpose of the Scholarship
- The programme aimed to make international education accessible to more Nigerians by providing fully or partially funded study opportunities in Turkey — a country known for government and university scholarships for international students, such as the Türkiye Scholarships (Turkiye Burslari) which cover tuition, accommodation, living stipends, and other benefits.
- Scholarships like Türkiye Burslari are open to international candidates, including Nigerians — and typically cover undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies with full financial support.
Scholarship Environment in Turkey
Turkey has positioned itself as a popular destination for international students, offering robust scholarship programmes that remove financial barriers and promote cultural exchange.
For example, the government’s Türkiye Scholarships cover tuition fees, accommodation, health insurance, and monthly stipends, making them among the most attractive fully funded awards globally.
What This Means for Nigerian Students
- The initiative by ANSE is geared toward helping more Nigerian youths access quality education abroad, especially in Turkey where extensive scholarship opportunities exist.
- Actual application processes and eligibility requirements depend on the specific scholarship schemes (e.g., Türkiye Scholarships, university awards), but they generally include academic merit, language requirements, and successful admission into a recognised Turkish university.
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Quick Facts
- Organiser: Association of Nigerian Students in Europe (ANSE) — representing Nigerian students across Europe and Turkey.
- Scholarship Coverage: Roughly 111 scholarship slots, aimed at students from all Nigerian states plus FCT.
- Study Destination: Turkey — benefiting from government and institutional scholarship programs such as the Türkiye Scholarships.
- Benefits: Full tuition coverage, living stipends, accommodation, and more (depending on the scholarship scheme).
