Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) and Champion Angels Association has recently signed a collaboration and scholarship protocol with the aim of offering opportunities and scholarship support to students who will study at EMU. EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Hasan Kılıç and Champion Angels Association’s Chairperson Ruşen Yücesoylu Karakaya signed the said protocol on Monday, 11 August 2025 at 11:00 a.m. during a signing session held at the EMU Rector’s Office building.
EMU Vice Rector for Student Affairs Prof. Dr. Sonuç Zorlu, EMU International, TR and TRNC Promotion Coordinator and Champion Angels Association Executive Board Member Murat Aktuğralı and, Champion Angels Association Executive Board Members were also present during the signing session.
Scholarship Opportunity for Students
Within the scope of the protocol, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) citizens and/or students who have completed their high school education in TRNC within an uninterrupted duration of 4 years, who will register EMU’s associate or undergraduate programs (excluding International Joint Programs, programs offered at the Medicine and Dentistry Faculties and Summer School) for the first time will be offered 100% scholarships as of 2025-2026 Academic Year Fall Semester. The selection of students who will be granted with scholarships will be carried out by the association and, EMU will be notified in writing at the beginning of the registration period. Scholarships will be valid in accordance with their achievement statuses throughout their studies.
“EMU: A University for Community”
Making remarks during the signing session, EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Hasan Kılıç recalled the earthquake of 6 February 2023, pointed out that the disaster significantly influenced the shift in societal attitudes and underscored that the importance given to social projects has grown even more as a result. Noting that Isias case is a significant case bringing the community on a common ground, Prof. Dr. Kılıç said; “EMU is a university for community. Therefore, as EMU, we deeply felt the sorrow caused by the losses during the earthquake. We remain committed to supporting initiatives that honour the memory of our Champion Angels. Today, we are signing a protocol for one such project, and EMU will continue to advance in partnership with our association”. Underlining that the protocol consists of providing both financial and moral support to the students, Prof. Dr. Kılıç concluded by saying that, through this protocol, many young people will fulfil their dreams, becoming graduates of EMU.
“We Attach Great Importance to Education”
Also delivering a speech, Champion Angels Association Chairperson Ruşen Yücesoylu Karakaya highlighted that the most enduring legacy of the February 2023 earthquake is justice, solidarity, and hope. Karakaya added; “As an association, we strive to cultivate the unfinished futures of our Champion Angels in the hands of other young people. The greatest cause of the disaster was ignorance, which is why we prioritize education and provide scholarships. Through our collaboration with EMU, university students now have access to these scholarship opportunities. This support goes beyond financial aid—it ensures that the memories of our Champion Angels continue to inspire and live on in the hearts of other youth. Every scholarship represents a ray of hope, and every contribution secures a brighter future. We extend our gratitude to EMU for this meaningful partnership. Your compassion eases our pain and strengthens our faith in the future. Together, we will work toward a future where education thrives and the dreams of young people are fully realized”.
