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Hello everybody! Im an international student from Kenya and I just got accepted to the turkiye burslari scholarship to study biomedical engineering at Erciyes uni. I came here to inquire more about Kayseri (asking people usually provides better info), and how i would be able to immerse myself with people there. How many foreigners generally live in Kayseri especially african? and will it be very hard to immerse (my first year is TOMER where i will learn turkish language) Much appreciation!

Im from Kenya got in bachelors biomed at erciyes uni

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Dear Parent/Scholar,

Pathways Africa warmly invites you to attend our upcoming KIKAO sessions, a conversation series where scholars and families hear directly from african students studying at top universities abroad.

These sessions are designed to give scholars a realistic understanding of university life, academic preparation, scholarships, adjustment, identity and the discipline required to thrive in top global institutions.
Upcoming KIKAO Sessions:

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Margaret Ndirangu
Bates ’29
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Tony Odhiambo
MIT ’28
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Northwestern ’28
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Harvard ’28
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Parents and scholars are strongly encouraged to attend these sessions, as they will provide important insight into the journey ahead and help families better understand what the life beyond applications look like.
We look forward to seeing you there.

Warm regards,
Finbar.

Jean Finbar Abongo

Penn World Scholar | University of Pennsylvania
Pathways Africa

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Hello. I am an applicant from Africa I had tried the embassy route last year but didn't pass the exams since our highschoool curriculm never covered such topics. Mostly those who get mext scholarshipmare graduate students😔 so how does one go about the University recommendation. I tried looking online but I'm not sure I am understanding.

its over finaally

chances of rejection after interview?? and when are decisions dropping im speculating july

Hey im an intl applicant from Kenya. i wanted to know if there is application fee waiver and whether intls can get the comprehensive scholarship that includes stipend housing and tuition

Just made a whatsapp gc for better communications. Share widely and good luck to thise with interviews

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Greetings,

We warmly invite all current and prospective Pathways Africa scholars, along with their parents and guardians to join our upcoming KIKAO session titled "Conquering Cornell," featuring Vera Atieno, Cornell'26. This conversation will share practical insight on thriving at Cornell including academics campus life community mentorship and the discipline required to sustain excellence through university.

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If you have any questions please reach out to our Coordinator Fanning Kiera on WhatsApp at 254 795 646 194.

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Do all scholarship decisions for every region drop on same day? I had interview on ,ay 7th and I hear we have to wait until august

i would not even think of attending if i get off the waitlist genuinely cause why no communication!! the least they could do is say that they have fill every slot this is very unprofessional

Hi would like to know of anyone who has ever gotten the merit scholarship for double stipend? what were your stats which uni are you in and major

Hello everyone, I hope you all be doing fine. Since some folks are preparing for the Türkiye bursları scholarships interview and some will prepare in the future INSHA'ALLAH. I've found some common questions and tips on the internet posted by previous applicants or winners on LinkedIn and WordPress platforms. So, I decided to share them with you. I apologize for sharing them late, it's because I was busy and had no time. Here are the questions you might encounter, but don't rely on them 100% completely, because this year they are more focusing on tech questions regarding your selected fields for of they are social, health, life sciences, arts or any other. I hope all folks will find them helpful. Here you all go 👇:

There is a blog, which i read on website regarding interview: How to answer the questions

Having confidence in yourself will improve your overall performance. You should be confident and be honest with the answers. Additionally, having a good manner is also plays an important role in how you look.

Lastly, it’s important to research universities and courses of your choice so you can be able to answer the questions and show the interviewers that you are determined to get the scholarship. Interview questions they might ask

Here are the questions that they might ask

1. Tell me about yourself

2. Why do you want to study in Turkey?

3. Why are you choosing this faculty?

4. Why are you choosing this university?

5. Why should we give you this scholarship?

6. What do you want to be in the future?

7. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

8. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

9. What is the meaning of this course?

10. What are your hobbies?

11. What extracurricular activities were you participated ?

12. What makes you different from other students?

13. What is the hardest subject?

• I also found these questions too, now you know what is needed to prepare for the interview:

About Türkiye Scholarships Interview. Interview Questions: These are the questions that have been asked in the past years by students for the Türkiye Scholarships Program.

1. Can you briefly introduce yourself? (personnel information and academics?)
2. Why do you want to study in Turkey? (What motivates you to study in Turkey?)
3. What is your plan after graduation? (Want to return to your country or stay there?)
4. What are your objectives from studying in this field (department)? (Why do you want to work on this (Research, Proposal Topic?)
5. Do you have information about universities in your preferences (Do you remember your preferences?)
6. What is your study plan (Proposal)? (Give me some information about your study plan’s activities?)
7. Do you have any experience in your selected field?
8. What is your job/ busiest?
9. What motivates you about your course?
10. What do you know about Türkiye? (Generally)
11. If you are not given the scholarship, what will be your impression?
12. And in the last, you must remember all the information that you have written and uploaded during the filling of the application form. AND SO ON... Important Key Points:

• It will be better if you have information about the economic, political, or cultural situation between your country and Türkiye.
• Interview usually takes 5 _ 15 minutes!
• Be careful with their questions and give the related exact answers, not unnecessary descriptions.
• Do not lose morale and courage.
• Be simple and comply with what is stated in the email.

Best of luck 🤞 for your future interview.