Ankara: Anadolu, Trkiye's global news agency, has announced the launch of scholarships for master's and doctoral students to support research into the agency, which has a history spanning over a century. The initiative aims to enhance the academic and professional development of students while strengthening Anadolu's presence in the academic sphere.
According to Anadolu Agency, the scholarships are intended to assist students in career planning and provide them with opportunities to gain experience in their respective fields. The support will be available during the thesis phase for two terms in master's programs and four terms in doctoral programs, with a possible extension for doctoral students.
Eligibility for the master's program scholarships is restricted to students within Trkiye, whereas doctoral program applications are open to both domestic and international students. Applicants are required to submit two academic reference letters, proof of enrollment, a thesis proposal, a letter of intent, and proof of English proficiency, such as a YDS score of 80 or a TOEFL score of 90 from the last two years.
Financially, the scholarship offers monthly payments during the thesis phase, amounting to 12,500 liras ($351) for master's students and 25,000 liras ($702) for doctoral students. The applications will be reviewed by Anadolu's Board of Directors, and selected theses may be published by Anadolu Publications.
Recipients of the scholarship must adhere to the terms of a contract, with the scholarship subject to cancellation under specific circumstances, such as program extension, academic leave, or deviation from the thesis topic related to Anadolu. In such cases, the scholarship funds, adjusted for inflation, will be reclaimed.
Applications are currently open until March 1 and must be submitted through kariyer.aa.com.tr. Anadolu, established in 1920 during the Turkish War of Independence by Ataturk, has grown to employ over 3,000 personnel and provides news coverage to approximately 6,000 media outlets in 13 languages across 100 countries.