Turkish
Educational
Foundation
WHY SUPPORT THE TURKISH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
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You are a Turkish-American who wants to make a sustainable impact in your country of origin.
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You want to give Turkey’s low-income students a strong base for personal and professional growth.
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You believe in eradicating gender inequality and the cycle of poverty across the world.
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You believe in the universal value of education and every child’s right to continuing education.
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TEF is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent provided by the law.
SUSTAINABLE impact
Since 1969, we ensure each TEF student is funded from 5th through university. In 2024, we supported 1,1658 students in low-income communities across Turkey.
EMPOWER GIRLS AND WOMEN
Most of TEF students are girls; majority of the graduating class has been admitted to an accredited university.
TRANSPArency
Almost all donations support TEF scholarships. Volunteers keep our operational costs minimal. TEF is awarded GuideStar’s 2024 Seal of Transparency.
local partners
TEF works with five established local partners that operate across Turkey and provide annual, rigorous academic review of each TEF student.
YOU TOO CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN TURKEY’S HIGHER EDUCATION