Actual Announcement Regarding the 2026 Türkiye Scholarships / Arts Scholarship

Dear Applicant,

In accordance with its mission, vision, and institutional objectives, the Necmettin Erbakan University State Conservatory of Turkish Music is an academic institution providing education exclusively focused on the traditions and disciplines of Turkish music.

Consequently, all instrumental and vocal performance courses within our curriculum are conducted strictly according to Turkish musical instruments, forms, and styles. For instance, should you apply with a Western instrument such as the piano, you will be required—upon successful admission—to continue your primary education with a traditional Turkish musical instrument. Similarly, if you apply with a Western classical repertoire on the cello, your training at our conservatory will transition into Turkish music performance techniques for the cello. It is essential for your artistic development and career goals that your institutional preference aligns with this specialized curriculum.

Furthermore, the theoretical courses in our program—including history and formal analysis—are structured within the framework of Turkish music. Candidates who successfully pass the entrance examinations will receive their academic training within this context.

Accordingly, our evaluation process will focus on recordings that demonstrate your performance proficiency in Turkish musical forms or the traditional/regional music of your own locale. Our scope of interest encompasses a broad cultural geography extending from the Far East to the Balkans, and from Crimea to North Africa and the Arab world. We look forward to receiving excerpts of your traditional or regional performances that highlight your technical and artistic skills.

We wish you the best of luck in your application.

Announcement Regarding the Preliminary Screening and Examination Process for Candidates Applying to Our Conservatory’s Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Under the 2026 Turkey Scholarships – Arts Scholarship Program!

The 2026 evaluation process under the Turkey Scholarships – Arts Scholarship Program has begun. The application stages, examination schedule, and implementation guidelines for candidates are outlined below:

1. Preliminary Screening and Submission of Recordings

Prospective students must upload performance video recordings demonstrating their artistic abilities to the YouTube platform by May 5, 2026, at the latest. Links to the relevant recordings must be sent to our Conservatory’s email address ([email protected]) along with the applicant’s first name, last name, and nationality. Videos under 20 MB may be sent directly as email attachments.

2. Evaluation and Online Exam

Submitted applications will be carefully reviewed by a Selection Committee composed of experts in the field. Candidates who successfully complete the preliminary screening phase will be eligible to take the online exam. The list of successful candidates will be announced on our Conservatory’s website. (https://erbakan.edu.tr/tr/birim/tmdk)

 Exam Date: May 7, 2026

 Exam Time: 1:00 PM (Turkish Time / GMT +3)

 Online Exam Platform: Google Meet

The exam will be held at the same date and time for all candidates at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Exam access links will be sent to candidates’ registered email addresses on the day of the exam.

3. Announcement of Results

Exam results will be announced by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) through official channels once the evaluation process is complete.

                                                                                               Necmettin Erbakan University

Directorate of the State Conservatory of Turkish Music

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +90 332 324 17 81

Adress: Aşkan Mh. Yeni Meram Cd.

Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi Ahmet Keleşoğlu Yerleşkesi

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