On the afternoon of October 4, 2026, the Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University (METU) held an online scholarship briefing for students from universities and relevant institutions across Türkiye. A total of 196 students participated in the event. The participants mainly came from Middle East Technical University, Ankara University, Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, Bilkent University, Ankara Social Sciences University, Istanbul University, Erciyes University, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Selçuk University, and the Turkish-Chinese Culture Association.
During the briefing, Yuan Peiyun, the Chinese teacher at Confucius Institute, introduced Xiamen University and Chinese International Education College at Xiamen University. She also introduced study programs and scholarship opportunities available to international students, helping participants learn more about Xiamen University and opportunities to study there, and providing useful information for their future study plans and applications.
Melis Yanar, a fourth-year student at Ankara University, shared her experiences of studying and living at Beijing Language and Culture University last year. She talked about why she chose to study in China and shared her experiences of studying, daily life, travel, and personal observations in China. During the Q&A session, she also answered students’ questions about HSK preparation and Chinese language learning methods based on her own experience.
Umut Berkay Yildiz, who holds a master’s degree in International Chinese Language Education from Xiamen University, introduced the International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship. His presentation covered the scholarship’s eligibility requirements, scholarship categories, application procedures, and application platform. He also explained issues that students may encounter during the application process. Drawing on his own experience, he reminded prospective applicants to pay close attention to application deadlines, prepare their materials in advance, and regularly check relevant information released on the application platform.
The briefing further broadened the horizons of Turkish learners of Chinese and provided useful information for students interested in learning more about China and planning to study there. In the future, the Confucius Institute at METU will continue to organize information sessions and provide consultation on relevant scholarships and study programs in China, offering greater support to Turkish students interested in studying in China and helping more Chinese language learners use their language skills as a bridge to learn more about China.