Applications for Meal Scholarships for the 2026-2027 Academic Year Have Opened
2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR MEAL SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
In the 2026-2027 academic year, low-income students studying at our University will be provided with one free meal per day at the University cafeteria. Applications for the meal scholarship will be accepted between October 12, 2026, and October 23, 2026.
Important Points to Consider:
Students wishing to benefit from the meal scholarship must apply via the website https://burs.balikesir.edu.tr. Applicants should follow the steps below:
Applications can be submitted by answering the meal scholarship questions found under the "Scholarship Application" tab within the Scholarship Module.
After clicking the "Scholarship Application" button, students must answer questions regarding their personal details; if a "Select File" option appears for a specific item, the required documents must be uploaded.
Once you have verified the accuracy of all information, click the "Submit My Application" button to finalize the process. No changes can be made after the application has been submitted.
Preparing the documents listed below in digital format (PDF) prior to applying is important to ensure a faster and smoother application process. Documents to be Uploaded:
* Detailed civil registry record (*vukuatlı nüfus kayıt örneği*) obtained via e-Government (Must include family details! The status of parents must be visible on the record; otherwise, your submission will be considered invalid.) (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/nvi-nufus-kayit-ornegi-belgesi-sorgulama) (During the process, select the "Nüfus Aile" [Family Civil Registry] option under the "Nüfus Kayıt Örneği Tipi" [Record Type] section.)
* Martyrdom/Veteran Status Certificate
* National Athlete Certificate
* Document showing Loan/Scholarship status
* If you have a sibling studying in higher education (excluding open education), a document proving their active student status (must be obtained via e-Government and be verifiable; a separate document must be uploaded for each sibling). (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/yok-ogrenci-belgesi-sorgulama)
* If you have a sibling studying in primary or secondary education, a document proving their active student status (must be obtained via e-Okul or e-Government and be verifiable; a separate document must be uploaded for each sibling). (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/milli-egitim-ogrencilik-belgesisorgulama)
* Document showing your employment status and social security coverage. You can obtain this document by logging into your e-Government account and using the following link: (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/sosyal-guvenlikkayit-belgesi-sorgulama)
* Document showing your family's income status. Parental Social Security (SGK) registration document: You can look up and print your parents' SGK registration records via their e-Government (e-Devlet) accounts at the following address: https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/sosyal-guvenlik-kayit-belgesi-sorgulama. Required documents include a payslip for employees, a photocopy of the income tax return for the self-employed, and a document showing the most recent month's pension payment for retirees.
* If you have a disability: A document verifying your disability status.
* If you reside in provinces affected by the Kahramanmaraş-centered disaster of February 6, 2023: A document obtained via e-Government indicating the damage status of your residence.
Students eligible for direct meal scholarship benefits
The following students may benefit directly from the meal scholarship upon request, without being subject to the standard announcement and evaluation process:
a) Students who document their status as national athletes and do not receive any scholarship from the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
b) Students with a disability of 40% or higher, provided this is documented with a medical report.
c) Students who document that a parent or sibling is a martyr or a veteran.
ç) Students who have achieved first place in international or national fields of science, culture, arts, or sports while representing the University.
Evaluation of Meal Scholarship applications
Applications are evaluated based on factors such as the student's family information, residence status, income level, academic performance, number of siblings currently studying, status as a relative of a martyr or veteran, disability status, achievements in competitions participated in on behalf of the University, and other scholarships or loans received. The meal scholarship of students selected as primary candidates shall be revoked if they fail to utilize the scholarship at all within the first month of its commencement, use less than fifty percent of the scholarship in a given semester, or misuse the scholarship (e.g., allowing others to benefit from it).
**Method and duration of the meal scholarship**
Students eligible for the meal scholarship may benefit from it until the end of the academic calendar.
The meal scholarship consists of a free lunch or dinner provided to students, limited to one meal per day.
The meal scholarship terminates upon the end of the student's enrollment.
The University Executive Board may modify the method and duration of the meal scholarship.