INTERNATIONAL

IMAM KHATIP HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION GUIDE

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

IMAM KHATIP HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP / APPLICATION GUIDE 3

 OUR FOUNDATION’S EDUCATIONAL AND
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Since its inception, Türkiye Diyanet Foundation has continu-

ed 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 Educa-
tion.

EDUCATION IS OUR PRIORITY

As part of our ongoing edu-

cational activities, we have
established and support 16
schools in Azerbaijan, Ka-
zakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Roma-
nia, Bulgaria, Somalia, Malay-
sia, 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.

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 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 Mi-
nistry 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.
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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.
IMAM KHATIP HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP / APPLICATION GUIDE 7
 IMAM KHATIP HIGH SCHOOLS IN TURKEY

Imam Khatip High Scho-

ol is a type of vocational
high school with Islamic
syllabus, conducted un-
der the authority of the
Ministry of National Edu-
cation in order to meet
the need of Islamic edu-
cation and human re-
sources in the field.

Students on our scholarship program study at Mustafa Germirli Inter-

national Anatolian Imam Khatip High School in Kayseri, Fatih Sultan
Mehmet International Anatolian Imam Khatip High School in İstan-
bul 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 Is-
lamic Studies, Siyer, Fiqh, Tafsir, History of Religions, Hadith, Kalam,
Rhetoric, and History of Islam.

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 OUR SCHOOLS

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Imam Khatip High School Kayseri Mustafa Germirli Imam Khatip High School
Our school is located in the best known and most beautiful city of Turkey, In 2006-2007 academic year, after a decision by the General Direc-
Istanbul, in the Fatih district of Istanbul. The school is built on 26 000 square
torate of the Ministry of Islamic Education our school as completely
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 been allocated to international students. Currently 407 students from
students, 2011- 2012. We operate with Turkish students and 214 students
56 countries continue their studies.
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.

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 Phone +90 352 234 06 83
Fax +90 212 491 17 43 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/

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 OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED TO THE
STUDENTS ON OUR SCHOLARSHIPS

Training opportunities, accommodation, social activities.

 Three times meal,

 Library,
 Indoor and outdoor sports facilities,
 Excursions to Historical sites and a variety of other cities,
Konya Mevlana Imam Khatip High School  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/

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  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,
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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 orga-
nize free summer camps for our stu-
dents. On these camps we provide
them with supplementary Turkish,
Arabic and Quran courses. These
camps are organized in summer resorts outside big cities and inc-
lude swimming, sports and ot-
her 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, Tur-
kish, mathematics, Arabic, Taf-
sir, Fiqh, Hadith, English, etc.
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 IMPORTANT NOTICE

The necessary information about the schools has been given above.
The commission reserves the right of determining additional scho-
ols. 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 the-

ir education. The foundation does not guarantee to meet the deman-
ds of employment or post educational problems. Please contact us
for more information.

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 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) equiva-

lent 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 educa-
tion 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,

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 Interviews And Evaluation Of Applications
REGISTRATION
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. Successful candidate will be notified about the requirements and ne-
After preliminary selection, an interview and exam committee cessary procedures to travel to and register in Turkey.
will be appointed by the Commission to perform that task. The
applicants will be notified with all the processes to take place. Important Notes on Registration
1. Candidates must apply for registration in person

2. Unauthorized copies or photocopies of the documents required

Interview Topics for registration are not accepted.

3. Registration will not be registered without complete documents.

 Ability to read the Holy Quran
 Basic Islamic knowledge
 General culture
 Behavioral observation
4. Registration will take place within the specified dates. Late regist-
rations 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.

 Interest and awareness in

education

 Special skills.
 Language skills.
Interview Centers Interviews
Will take place in Turkish foreign missions such as embassies, consu-
lates, coordination centers or pre-determined schools.

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 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,
For More Information;

3. Turkish equivalency certificate from representative, consultant or

educational attaché or any Turkish qualification authority, PHONE : +90 312 416 92 74
4. Original or certified copy of birth certificate, +90 312 416 92 84
5. An official health report indicating that the student does not +90 312 416 92 76
have any health case interrupting his education in Turkey,
E-MAIL : egitim@diyanetvakfi.org.tr
6. 6 passport photographs (4.5 x6 cm in size),

7. Study permit from a Turkish foreign mission,

8. Parental or guardian consent for the applicant to study in Turkey,

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 PICTURES OF OUR ACTIVITIES

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