About TUEV
Türkiye International Education Foundation
Purposes of the Foundation
To award scholarships in support of the study abroad activities of undergraduate, master's and doctoral students in Türkiye; to contribute to educational activities; to prepare education-related projects; to organize and run domestic and international student exchange programs; and to establish and/or develop cooperation in these areas with relevant public and private sector institutions and organizations.
This text is an unofficial translation provided for information purposes only. The Turkish Foundation Deed is legally binding.
Our Mission
To create world-class educational opportunities for the youth of Türkiye and for international students, and to contribute to students' academic development through scholarship programs and counseling services.
Our Vision
As a pioneering institution in international cooperation in education, to raise Türkiye's profile on the global education map and to ensure that every student has access to quality education.
“Education is the most powerful investment in shaping the future of a nation. We work to unlock the potential of every student.”
Gökmen Özdemir
Chairman of the Board
Board of Directors
Gökmen Özdemir
Chairman of the Board
Gökhan Özdemir
Board Member
İhsan Melih Geçten
Board Member
Mehmet Şefik Ketrez
Board Member
Didem Çapar
Board Member
Our Journey
Establishment of the Foundation
TUEV officially began its activities.
First Scholarship Program
Our first scholarship program for international students was launched.
International Partnerships
University partnerships were established in many countries.
Activities of the Foundation
To encourage undergraduate, master's and doctoral students studying in Türkiye to take part in education, research, internship and project work abroad; to provide them with scholarships, loans or other financial or in-kind support in this context; and, where necessary, to provide financial aid and support on a non-repayable or repayable basis. To offer all kinds of support for meeting students' basic needs such as accommodation, food and health care.
To establish scholarship programs for academically successful students in need of support in order to strengthen equal opportunity in education, and to set up evaluation systems based on objective, measurable and transparent criteria for selecting scholarship holders.
To organize training programs on language proficiency, cultural adaptation, academic preparation and adjustment for students who will study abroad, and to provide guidance and counseling on administrative, legal and social issues that may arise during their studies. To assist scholarship holders who will be sent abroad for education with their visa procedures and, where necessary, to procure visa counseling services.
To develop joint projects with universities, public institutions and organizations, local governments, private sector representatives and civil society organizations in Türkiye and abroad, and to carry out joint research, education and exchange programs by concluding bilateral or cooperation protocols with these institutions. To support educational institutions on a project basis; to conduct or commission research aimed at training qualified teachers and academics in the field of education; and to encourage and support such research through scholarships or other means.
To organize national and international student exchange programs, to promote these programs and ensure their implementation, and, where deemed necessary, to open representative offices in Türkiye or abroad.
To carry out scientific research on subjects related to the Foundation's purposes; to prepare and publish reports, books, articles, brochures, guides and similar publications; and to engage in periodical or non-periodical publishing activities to this end.
To organize and participate in seminars, conferences, congresses, workshops, courses, exhibitions, panels, fairs and similar events in the fields of education, research, innovation and cultural interaction. To open and operate student centers, libraries, study halls and similar educational centers, and to contribute to the opening and operation of existing centers.
To produce informative content on digital platforms, websites and social media channels for the promotion and sustainability of the Foundation's activities, and to carry out public promotion and information campaigns. To inform prospective scholarship students and their parents about study abroad processes. Where necessary, to carry out promotional and advertising activities by procuring services.
To provide financial or knowledge contributions to projects that serve the Foundation's purposes, and, where necessary, to carry out or support such projects directly.
To create networks and platforms to foster communication, solidarity and knowledge sharing between the Foundation's scholarship holders and alumni, and to set up alumni tracking systems.
This text is an unofficial translation provided for information purposes only. The Turkish Foundation Deed is legally binding.
Membership of the Foundation (Full Membership)
Persons who adopt the purposes and principles of the Foundation and agree to work accordingly, who have legal capacity, who are citizens of the Republic of Türkiye or Blue Card holders, who have not previously been expelled from membership of this Foundation, and who have not been convicted of the offenses listed in Article 9 of the Law on Foundations No. 5737 may become members of the Foundation, provided that they pay the entrance fee.
Legal entities may also become members of the Foundation under the same conditions.
Members of the Foundation are obliged to comply with the Foundation Deed and other regulations adopted by the Foundation; to be loyal to the Foundation and act in line with its purpose; in particular, to refrain from any conduct that would hinder or prevent the achievement of the Foundation's purpose; to pay their dues and contributions on time; to make efforts in line with its purposes and fields of work; and to act in accordance with the principle of maintaining the Foundation's positive image in society.
Membership applications, conditions and all matters related to membership are governed by internal regulations.
Members of the Foundation may not vote at meetings of the board of trustees/board of directors.
This text is an unofficial translation provided for information purposes only. The Turkish Foundation Deed is legally binding.
Principles of the Foundation
The core principles that guide all our activities
Acting on the principle of equal opportunity in education
A transparent and accountable approach to management
Service quality at international standards
A student-centered approach and individual guidance
Social benefit and sustainable development
Intercultural dialogue and cooperation