INTERNATIONAL IMAM KHATIP HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION GUIDE 1
Turkiye Diyanet Foundation was founded in 1975, as a nonprofit, non-governmental organization. The mission of the Foundation is, Research and promotion of Islam with its authentic identity, Enlightenment of the society in Islamic matters, Promotion of social cooperation and solidarity To contribute to health, cultural and Islamic educational development of Muslim communities in our country and abroad.
OUR FOUNDATION S EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES... 5 CONTENTS EDUCATION IS OUR PRIORITY...5 PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM... 7 IMAM KHATIP HIGH SCHOOLS IN TURKEY... 9 OUR SCHOOLS... 10 Fatih Sultan Mehmet Imam Hatip High School... 10 Mustafa Germirli Imam Hatip High School... 11 Konya Mevlana Imam Hatip High School... 12 OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED TO THE STUDENTS ON OUR SCHOLARSHIPS... 13 Training opportunities, accommodation, social activities... 13 Bursary Opportunity... 15 Summer And Winter Camps... 15 Extra Curricular activities... 15 IMPORTANT NOTICE... 17 APPLICATION AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS... 19 Download Required Documents For Application Form... 19 Interviews And Evaluation Of Applications... 20 Interview Topics... 20 Interview Centers Interviews... 20 REGISTRATION... 21 Important Notes on Registration... 21 Documents Required... 22 CONTACT INFORMATION... 23 PICTURES OF OUR ACTIVITIES... 24 3
OUR FOUNDATION S EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Since its inception, Türkiye Diyanet Foundation has continued its educational activities in Turkey and abroad, in collaboration with many agencies and institutions but particularly with The Turkish Directorate of Islamic Affairs and Turkish Ministry of National Education. EDUCATION IS OUR PRIORITY As part of our ongoing educational activities, we have established and support 16 schools in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Bulgaria, Somalia, Malaysia, Haiti and Pakistan. A total number of 2.954 students study in these schools while 4.289 students have so far graduated from the schools. 4 TURKIYE DIYANET FOUNDATION 5
Diyanet Scholarship Programs, have an important place among the educational activities of our Foundation. In this context, a total number of 2.375students, from 102 countries, continue to study at high school, bachelors, masters and PhD levels in different cities in Turkey. According to the protocol signed by our foundation and Turkish Ministry of National Education, International Imam Khatip High School students study on the boarding status. Therefore the students study at schools deemed appropriate by the Ministry of Education. Our goal is to provide global Muslim communities deprived of access to Islamic education with that opportunity. PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM The purpose of Türkiye Diyanet Foundation scholarship program; To contribute to Islamic education of the Muslim communities globally. To train qualified people in every aspect of Islam who will benefit their communities with their knowledge and experiences. To build cultural bridges between Turkey and related societies. To share experience in the field of Islam and Islamic education. 6 TURKIYE DIYANET FOUNDATION 7
IMAM KHATIP HIGH SCHOOLS IN TURKEY Imam Khatip High School is a type of vocational high school with Islamic syllabus, conducted under the authority of the Ministry of National Education in order to meet the need of Islamic education and human resources in the field. Students on our scholarship program study at Mustafa Germirli International Anatolian Imam Khatip High School in Kayseri, Fatih Sultan Mehmet International Anatolian Imam Khatip High School in İstanbul and Mevlana International Anatolian Imam Khatip High School in Konya. Curriculum at Imam Hatip High Schools Common Courses are; History, Geography, Mathematics, Geometry, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Health Sciences, Philosophy, Foreign Language, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, and Traffic. Additional Vocational courses are, the Holy Quran, Arabic, Basic Islamic Studies, Siyer, Fiqh, Tafsir, History of Religions, Hadith, Kalam, Rhetoric, and History of Islam. 8 TURKIYE DIYANET FOUNDATION 9
OUR SCHOOLS Fatih Sultan Mehmet Imam Khatip High School Our school is located in the best known and most beautiful city of Turkey, Istanbul, in the Fatih district of Istanbul. The school is built on 26 000 square meters and is a school with wide opportunities. It has started to operate in 2010-2011 academic year and has accepted the first season of overseas students, 2011-2012. We operate with Turkish students and 214 students from 53 countries. After four years of education in our school, our students are entitled to receive a high school diploma. That will enable them to apply for scholarship, to study the Faculty of Islamic Studies in Turkey. Kayseri Mustafa Germirli Imam Khatip High School In 2006-2007 academic year, after a decision by the General Directorate of the Ministry of Islamic Education our school as completely been allocated to international students. Currently 407 students from 56 countries continue their studies. ADDRESS Ali Kuşçu Mahallesi Darüşşafaka Ön Sokak No:2 Fatih-İstanbul /Türkiye ADDRESS Mimar Sinan Mah. Murat Cad. No: 2 Kocasinan / KAYSERİ Phone +90 212 491 21 99 Fax +90 212 491 17 43 Phone +90 352 234 06 83 Fax +90 352 235 64 70 Web http://mebk12.meb.gov.tr/meb_iys_dosyalar/34/10/970223/ Web http://mebk12.meb.gov.tr/meb_iys_dosyalar/38/15/972172/ 10 TURKIYE DIYANET FOUNDATION 11
OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED TO THE STUDENTS ON OUR SCHOLARSHIPS Training opportunities, accommodation, social activities. Three times meal, Library, Indoor and outdoor sports facilities, Konya Mevlana Imam Khatip High School Excursions to Historical sites and a variety of other cities, Special hafiz courses, Konya Mevlana Internatinal Anatolian Imam Hatip High School has been opened in the academic year 2012-2013. Currently 180 students from 44 countries continue their studies. ADDRESS Bosna Hersek Mah. Yeni İstanbul Cad. No: 264 Selçuklu / KONYA Phone +90 332 241 04 00 Fax +90 332 241 04 02 Web http://mebk12.meb.gov.tr/meb_iys_dosyalar/42/01/748533/ 12 TURKIYE DIYANET FOUNDATION 13
The opportunity to practice Friday prayers and khutbas, Free school uniforms and textbooks, Communication facilities to contact families and friends, Computer lab and internet, Wi-fi, Recreation rooms, 24-hour hot water and shower facilities, Canteen, Bursary Opportunity In addition to other expenses such as annual return ticket to home countries, accommodation, clothing and stationary expenses, the foundation supports its students with monthly bursaries (currently 100 Turkish Lira) at the amounts determined by the board at the beginning of every year. Summer And Winter Camps After every academic year we organize free summer camps for our students. On these camps we provide them with supplementary Turkish, Arabic and Quran courses. These camps are organized in summer resorts outside big cities and include swimming, sports and other recreational activities such as scouting. Extra Curricular activities One of the most distinctive features of our schools is free extracurricular courses. These activities include Qur an, Turkish, mathematics, Arabic, Tafsir, Fiqh, Hadith, English, etc. 14 TURKIYE DIYANET FOUNDATION 15
IMPORTANT NOTICE The necessary information about the schools has been given above. The commission reserves the right of determining additional schools. The students will be notified about the schools and all necessary information. Read the application reference guide carefully and complete your form correctly and timely. For a rapid and healthy communication, correct contact information is vital as part of the application form. Therefore you should keep all your contact information and particularly your email address up to date and check it regularly. Applications with incorrect or incomplete information can be terminated at any stage. Students are required to return to their country after completing their education. The foundation does not guarantee to meet the demands of employment or post educational problems. Please contact us for more information. 16 TURKIYE DIYANET FOUNDATION 17
APPLICATION AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Applicants for Imam Hatip High School Scholarship Program have to meet the following conditions. 1. To graduate from a school (secondary or intermediate) equivalent to grade 8 in Turkey with at least a good degree (70%), 2. Not having to repeat or suspend the school more than one year without a valid excuse after completing the secondary school, 3. To be male, 4. To be born not earlier than 01.01.1999, 5. Not to be penalized for any disciplinary action during his education in his country, 6. Not to have any mental or physical health problem obstacle to study in Turkey, 7. Not to be a citizen of the Republic of Turkey, Download Required Documents For Application Form 1. Valid original secondary school diploma (certificate) or a certified copy, 2. Secondary education transcript indicates that the student has completed the school with a good degree, 3. Original passport or certified copy of birth certificate, 4. Photograph, 5. Certificate, 18 TURKIYE DIYANET FOUNDATION 19
Interviews And Evaluation Of Applications After you complete the application form accurately we will receive your form in our online system. Once your application has been approved you shall be notified with a confirmation e-mail. Unapproved applicants may not receive notification. After preliminary selection, an interview and exam committee will be appointed by the Commission to perform that task. The applicants will be notified with all the processes to take place. REGISTRATION Successful candidate will be notified about the requirements and necessary procedures to travel to and register in Turkey. Important Notes on Registration 1. Candidates must apply for registration in person Interview Topics Ability to read the Holy Quran Basic Islamic knowledge General culture Behavioral observation 2. Unauthorized copies or photocopies of the documents required for registration are not accepted. 3. Registration will not be registered without complete documents. 4. Registration will take place within the specified dates. Late registrations will not be permitted. 5. Successful candidates shall sign a Declaration of Honor and any misconduct to the declaration will result in the loss of all rights. Interview Centers Interviews Interest and awareness in education Special skills. Language skills. Will take place in Turkish foreign missions such as embassies, consulates, coordination centers or pre-determined schools. 20 TURKIYE DIYANET FOUNDATION 21
Documents Required CONTACT INFORMATION 1. Valid original secondary school diploma (certificate) or a certified copy,, 2. Secondary education transcript indicates that the student has completed the school with a good degree, 3. Turkish equivalency certificate from representative, consultant or educational attaché or any Turkish qualification authority, 4. Original or certified copy of birth certificate, 5. An official health report indicating that the student does not have any health case interrupting his education in Turkey, 6. 6 passport photographs (4.5 x6 cm in size), For More Information; PHONE : +90 312 416 92 74 +90 312 416 92 84 +90 312 416 92 76 E-MAIL : egitim@diyanetvakfi.org.tr 7. Study permit from a Turkish foreign mission, 8. Parental or guardian consent for the applicant to study in Turkey, 22 TURKIYE DIYANET FOUNDATION 23
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