Erasmus+ Grant

o The Erasmus+ program is an EU-funded education program designed to encourage students to expand their university education by spending a period of study in another EU member state.

o The program applies to all member countries of the EU excluding Switzerland. To achieve this, funds are provided ONLY for formally organized student exchange programs involving specific universities with which SU has signed a Bilateral Agreement.

o Grant is not guaranteed and Erasmus budget is being distributed staring from the main call. Erasmus+ program grant support is provided by the Turkish National Agency and grant distribution results are announced in July or August. 

o Students are granted under 4,5 months even if you stay longer than this period.

o Students participating in Erasmus programs may receive an Erasmus+ grant according to their Erasmus points.

o Being placed or nominated at a university under the Erasmus program does not guarantee that you will receive a grant. The number of grantees is determined by the National Agency in accordance with the grant budget allocated to our university.

o Grant distribution starts from the main call and in case of any cancellation from the participant, next student on the list will be granted.

o Grants are paid to students in two instalments. 70% of the grant is paid before mobility and the remaining 30% is paid after return. Final grant amount is determined according to the dates stated in Certificate of Attendance and remaining payment is made accordingly.

o Grant payments are made in Euros and cannot be made to any bank other than AKBANK.

o Students also are able to participate in Erasmus+ Study program without receiving a grant. Please also note that, these students should complete the same process and also submit the required documents if needed.

o Only the study periods spent at the country of the partner university will be granted. Virtual mobility periods in Turkey will not be granted. 

ERASMUS DISABILITY GRANT

Additional grants are available for students with disabilities and health conditions wishing to participate in an Erasmus+ placement and where participation would not be possible without extra financial support. For your questions; please e-mail to suoutgoing@sabanciuniv.edu.

ADDITIONAL GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS

This part is only valid for students who hold Turkish citizenship. Additional Grant Support may be provided (an extra grant of 250 € per month) to disadvantaged participants in addition to the grant they are entitled to. In order for the grant to be given, official proving documents should be submitted to IRO during the application period. This grant is not guaranteed , it depends on availability of our Erasmus budget.

 Definition of disadvantaged participant; 

  1. Students who are or have previously been under protection, care, or accommodation pursuant to Law No. 2828. / Geçmişte veya halen, 2828 sayılı Kanun’a tabi olanlar (Aile ve Sosyal Hizmetler Bakanlığı tarafından haklarında 2828 sayılı Kanun uyarınca koruma, bakım veya barınma kararı olanlar)
  2. Students who are or have previously been subject to a protection, care, or accommodation decision under the Child Protection Law No. 5395. / Geçmişte veya halen, 5395 sayılı Çocuk Koruma Kanunu kapsamında haklarında korunma, bakım veya barınma kararı alınmış öğrenciler
  3. Students receiving an orphan’s or survivor’s pension. / Yetim/ölüm aylığı bağlananlar
  4. Martyrs’/veterans’ spouses and children, as well as veterans themselves. / Şehit/gazi eş ve çocukları ile gazilerin kendileri
  5. Students who submit a document proving that they, their family, or their legal guardian receives financial support from a public institution (such as municipalities, ministries, Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations, the General Directorate of Foundations, or the Turkish Red Crescent) at the time of application. / Kendisi, ailesi veya vasisinin başvuru esnasında bir kamu kurumundan (Belediyeler, Bakanlıklar, Sosyal Yardımlaşma ve Dayanışma Vakıfları, Vakıflar Genel Müdürlüğü, Kızılay gibi kurumlardan) destek aldığını kanıtlayan belge ibraz eden öğrenciler
  6. Persons with disabilities (individuals with a disability rate of at least 50%, documented by a Disability Health Board Report in accordance with the “Regulation on Disability Assessment for Adults” published in the Official Gazette dated 20 February 2019 and numbered 30692). / Engelliler (20 Şubat 2019 tarih ve 30692 sayılı RG’de yayımlanan “Erişkinler İçin Engellilik Değerlendirmesi Hakkında Yönetmelik”te yer alan Engellilik Sağlık Kurulu raporu ile belgelenmiş en az %50 engel oranına sahip engelliler)
  7. Students whose parent or legal guardian receives a disability or needy pension under Law No. 2022 dated 01.07.1976 on Granting Pensions to Needy, Disabled and Elderly Turkish Citizens. / 65 Yaşını Doldurmuş Muhtaç, Güçsüz Ve Kimsesiz Türk Vatandaşları ile Engelli ve Muhtaç Türk Vatandaşlarına Aylık Bağlanması Hakkında 01.07.1976 tarih ve 2022 sayılı Kanun kapsamında ebeveynlerinden biri veya vasisi engelli veya muhtaç aylığı alanlar
  8. Students who themselves or whose first-degree relatives (biological/step) have received disaster assistance from AFAD. (This additional grant is applied only once for each project type (KA131/KA171). If the student participates in a subsequent mobility, the same document cannot be used again to receive additional grant support under this category.)  Kendileri veya 1. derece yakınları (öz/üvey) AFAD’dan afetzede yardımı alanlar. (Her bir proje türü için (KA131/KA171) birer defa uygulanır. Hareketliliğe katıldığı takdirde öğrencinin sonraki hareketliliklerinde aynı belge ile bu kategoride tekrar ilave hibe desteği verilmez.) 

Note: Scholarships from the Credit and Dormitories Institution (KYK) and similar scholarships, merit-based grants, financial aid, and one-time assistance are not considered within the scope of this financial support. /  Not: Kredi ve Yurtlar Kurumu bursları ve benzeri burslar, başarı bursu niteliğindeki diğer hibe, yardım ve burslar, tek seferlik yardımlar söz konusu maddi yardım kapsamında kabul edilmez.


NEW ! GREEN TRAVEL GRANT

Students may receive Green Travel Grant, in case they prefer green travel, up to 4 days for individual travel days with an additional one-time grant of EUR 50. This grant encourages students to travel to their exchange destination by bus or train as an alternative to flying. The grant for the Green Travel  will be paid out together with your final Erasmus scholarship payment at the end of your exchange trip. You should submit the related documents (bus ticket, train ticket etc, receipts.) including travel route and date.

GRANT DEDUCTIONS

o Within the framework of the new program rules announced by the Turkish National Agency, unlike the previous years; in case of academic failure, grant deduction will be mandatory. To avoid such a deduction you must have a passing grade for courses totaling 12 or more ECTS credits. Otherwise, you will receive a 5% grant deduction in the final total amount calculated according to the Certificate of Participation. This is also the minimum deduction the Turkish National Agency requires.

o Deduction in Case of Failure to Submit Participant Report: Except for technical reasons, a deduction of 20% of the total actual activity days used for the grant calculation shall be applied to students who fail to complete the participant report.

o Deduction of 20% in case of failing from all courses

o If you return home before the end of the mobility period or before the min. required duration, grant deduction shall be made.

o If documents proving participation for the mobility (Certificate of Participation or transcript (ToR)) is not submitted, the mobility will be void and no grant is paid; first grant payment is expected to be refunded..

COSTS OF TRAVEL AND LIVING

Obviously, the costs of your semester abroad will depend on the country you go to and length of your stay. Available grants will only cover a (small) part of your expenses so you should expect to spend additional personal savings and/or to receive parental support.

SCHOLARSHIP STATUS AT SU

Scholarships of undergraduate students continue while abroad. Graduate students should contact with their Faculties for the continuation of their scholarship and stipends.

!!!! The information about grants may be subject to change according to National Agency rules & implementations and new regulations & decisions taken by the Sabancı Exchange Committe.