A Major Contribution to Science from BAU on the 100th Anniversary of the Republic

100 Doctoral Scholarships on the 100th Anniversary of the Republic

The 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic was also celebrated with great enthusiasm at Bahçeşehir University. During the ceremony, acceptance and scholarship certificates were presented to 100 doctoral students within the scope of the 100 Doctoral Scholarships Project, which aims to educate scientists who will light the way to our future.

Having left a quarter century behind on its path toward becoming a world-class research university, Bahçeşehir University is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Republic with many different events and projects that embrace all of the University's stakeholders.

The 100th Anniversary of the Republic celebration held at the BAU South Campus was attended by Bahçeşehir University President Prof. Dr. Esra Hatipoğlu, faculty deans, academics, and students. Following a moment of silence and the singing of the National Anthem in unison, BAU Conservatory students gave a musical performance. At the event, acceptance and scholarship certificates were presented to 100 doctoral students through the 100 Doctoral Scholarships for the 100th Anniversary of Our Republic project, which aims to educate scientists who will light the way to our future.

"Our University Plays an Important Role in Building Türkiye's Future"

Stating that they continue their work in knowledge, science, and education without pause in order to contribute to the future on this special day marking the 100th anniversary of the Republic, Bahçeşehir University President Prof. Dr. Esra Hatipoğlu said: "The students, academics, and staff of our University play an important role in building Türkiye's future. Our University's contributions and achievements along this path are a source of pride for us. The finest example of this is the 100 highly qualified doctoral candidates who are with us here today. Today we presented them with their doctoral acceptance and scholarship certificates. We believe that each of them will carry out important work that will contribute to Turkish higher education and the world of science. On the 100th anniversary of the Republic, we will all work hand in hand to go even further, produce more knowledge, conduct more scientific research, and find solutions to more societal problems."

"The Scholarship Gave Me Important Motivation to Continue My Studies"

Nihansu Yurtseven Akın, a mother of two and a doctoral student in the English Language Teaching program, said: "I am very proud. I was pregnant when I applied for the scholarship and had mixed feelings. On the one hand, I wanted to continue my higher education journey, but I wondered whether I would succeed. Winning the scholarship at such a time gave me very important motivation. I realized that I had to keep going. If I had not received the scholarship, perhaps I would not have continued my studies. I am proud to be part of this institution. On behalf of my 99 fellow scholarship recipients as well, I would like to thank everyone who built this idea."

Şenol Söğüt, also a doctoral student in the same department, expressed his feelings and thoughts about winning the scholarship as follows: "Today we have gathered here for a program highlighting the meaning and significance of the 100th anniversary of our Republic, entrusted to us by Atatürk. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Bahçeşehir University for organizing such a wonderful event. Being

provided with a doctoral scholarship will enable us to give our children a higher-quality education and to engage in scientific production. At the same time, it will add significant value to our personal development and to our country."