Since our founding in 1876, Üsküdar American Academy (UAA) has regarded providing talented young people with access to the best possible education as a service to society.
To support this mission, we offer Financial Aid as well as Athletic, Arts, and Science Scholarships. These scholarships are funded through the contributions of SEV, the resources generated by our institutions, and the generous support of our donors.
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FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIP
Who Is Eligible?
Students who meet the admission requirements of our high schools but whose financial circumstances do not allow them to afford the full cost of tuition.
What Are the Requirements?
Applicants must submit their application through the designated link available on the school's website during the enrollment period. Students entering the preparatory class may apply during the registration process.
Duration
The scholarship is awarded for one academic year and may be renewed through a new application each year.
Continuation Requirements
Students must successfully pass their grade level and must not have received any disciplinary sanctions.
Scholarship Amount
The amount is determined based on the student's individual financial circumstances.
Combination with Other Scholarships
Financial Aid may be combined with Athletic, Arts, or Science Scholarships.
ATHLETIC, ARTS, AND SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
We value our students' participation in athletic and artistic activities as well as their involvement in scientific competitions. To support outstanding achievement in these areas, we offer Athletic, Arts, and Science Scholarships. Student-athletes, artists, and researchers who are either newly admitted or currently enrolled may be awarded scholarships at rates determined for the relevant application year.
A student may receive only one of these scholarships (Athletic, Arts, or Science). Since these are considered merit-based scholarships, recipients may also continue to benefit from Financial Aid. When combined with Financial Aid, scholarship support may reach up to 100% of annual tuition.
Both incoming preparatory class students and currently enrolled students may apply.
Detailed information regarding eligibility requirements and the official documentation required for scholarship applications is provided below. Documents that do not have official status will not be accepted.
Official Documentation: Documents issued by a government institution, ministry, or affiliated organization (such as TÜBİTAK, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, State Conservatories, or Sports Federations) whose authenticity can be verified. Such documents must be printed on official letterhead, signed and/or stamped, or, if obtained through e-Government or official institutional portals, must contain a QR code and be verifiable.
ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Who Is Eligible?
Students who are enrolled in a program of at least four years at a State Conservatory that admits students through a special talent examination and who are simultaneously enrolled at our school.
This scholarship aims to support students who successfully pursue both their school and conservatory education concurrently.
The scholarship remains valid for each year of the student's normal course of study, provided that the student submits official documentation each year demonstrating successful completion of both school and conservatory studies.
For students enrolled in the preparatory class, scholarship benefits begin in Grade 9.
If a student is admitted to a conservatory during an upper-grade year (for example, Grade 10), the scholarship will be awarded in the following academic year (for example, Grade 11).
The scholarship continues at each successive grade level provided the student advances to the next grade.
The scholarship may be renewed as long as the conservatory education continues. It ends upon graduation from the conservatory.
Students who have already graduated from the conservatory are not eligible.
Scholarship Amount
25%
If the student successfully completes both school and conservatory studies during the relevant academic year, the 25% tuition discount will be applied during the following registration period. If registration has already been completed, the corresponding amount will be refunded.
Combination with Other Scholarships
The Arts Scholarship may be added to Financial Aid; however, under no circumstances may a student's total scholarship support exceed 100% of annual tuition.
Continuation Requirements
Students must provide annual documentation demonstrating successful completion of both school and conservatory studies.
Scholarship recipients are expected to participate annually in school clubs related to their area of scholarship, fulfill artistic responsibilities assigned by the school, participate in national or international activities under the guidance of their faculty advisor, and present an individual performance each year.
Students who fail to meet these expectations will have their scholarship status reviewed by the Arts Scholarship Committee based on the advisor's report.
Scholarship Cancellation
The scholarship will be terminated if the student repeats a grade or commits a disciplinary offense resulting in grade reduction.
No repayment of the scholarship awarded for the current academic year will be required. Students whose scholarships are terminated may not reapply.
Required Documents
• Official student certificate confirming enrollment in a part-time conservatory program and admission through a special talent examination
• Official transcript showing grade level, courses taken, grades received, and successful promotion to the next level
• Updated official documentation each year demonstrating successful completion of both school and conservatory studies
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Who Is Eligible?
Applicants must be active athletes who are either:
• National Team athletes in an Olympic sport (excluding non-Olympic sub-disciplines not recognized by the Olympic Committee), or in chess; or
• Turkish Champions (individual or team); or
• Holders of a Turkish national record.
Scholarships for National Team athletes continue as long as they maintain their national team status and participate in official international competitions (World, European, or Balkan Championships).
Scholarships awarded to Turkish Champions or national record holders are valid for one year and may be renewed if the achievement is repeated.
Scholarship Amount
25%
Combination with Other Scholarships
The Athletic Scholarship may be added to Financial Aid; however, under no circumstances may total scholarship support exceed 100% of annual tuition.
Scholarship Cancellation
The scholarship will be terminated if the student repeats a grade, commits a disciplinary offense resulting in grade reduction, loses their athletic license, or ceases active athletic participation.
Students whose scholarships are terminated may not reapply.
For National Team athletes, continuation of the scholarship requires maintaining National Team status, participating in official international competitions (World, European, or Balkan Championships), continuing active athletic participation, and, where applicable, representing the school's team in the same sport.
Scholarships for Turkish Champions or national record holders are awarded for one year and may be renewed if the achievement is repeated.
Required Documents
• Official federation-approved athlete license for the application year
• Federation-approved official results document for the competition in which the applicant became a Turkish Champion
• Federation-approved official document confirming the Turkish record achievement
• Official National Athlete certificate (updated annually)
• Official competition participation record issued by the Ministry, Federation, or e-Government system
Note: Applicants to the 2026–2027 Preparatory Class must have achieved National Team status, a Turkish Championship (individual or team), or a Turkish national record during the 2025–2026 academic year. Students may reapply in subsequent years if they meet the scholarship criteria again.
All documents must be officially approved, stamped, signed, and/or contain a QR code. Certificates, plaques, medals, award ceremony photographs, and similar materials are not considered sufficient proof of achievement and will not be evaluated.
SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Who Is Eligible?
Preparatory Class Applicants
Students who won a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Medal in the TÜBİTAK National Science Olympiads while attending middle school (Grades 5–8) are eligible for a scholarship throughout their education at our schools upon enrollment. Awards from National Project Competitions are not eligible.
Current High School Students
Students enrolled in our high schools who win a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Medal in TÜBİTAK National Science Olympiads or TÜBİTAK National Project Competitions are eligible for scholarship support throughout their education at our schools.
Scholarship Amount
25%
Combination with Other Scholarships
The Science Scholarship may be added to Financial Aid; however, total scholarship support may not exceed 100% of annual tuition.
Scholarship Cancellation
The scholarship will be terminated if the student repeats a grade or commits a disciplinary offense resulting in grade reduction.
No repayment of scholarship support awarded for the current academic year will be required. Students whose scholarships are terminated may not reapply.
Additional conditions specific to each scholarship category are outlined separately.
Required Documents
• For middle school graduates and preparatory class applicants: Official TÜBİTAK documentation confirming a top-three placement in the National Science Olympiads
• For current high school students: Official TÜBİTAK documentation confirming a top-three placement in either the National Science Olympiads or National Project Competitions
Note: The official documentation must be issued by TÜBİTAK and include a signature, official stamp, and/or QR code. Certificates alone do not constitute official documentation and will not be accepted.