Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students: We are delighted to announce that Madina Institute is organizing a Leadership Camp in the culturally rich city of Istanbul, Turkey! This program is tailored for high-achieving boys and girls from around the globe, ages 12-18 years.
Admission into the program is dependent on: academic performance, community service, history of volunteering, and experience in leadership tasks.
Steps in the application process:
Step One: Students are required to complete the application form and submit the non-refundable application fee by 30 April 2024. All necessary documentation mentioned in the form must be attached to the form.
Step Two: All applications will be carefully reviewed by the administration. All qualifying candidates will be contacted for a Zoom interview by the Madina Institute Global team during the month of April.
Successful applicants will be informed if they are accepted into the program by 15 May 2024.
Step Three: The accepted candidates will be required to pay a non-refundable registration fee of $250 (USD) to reserve their spot in the program. (The fee will be used towards the candidate’s extra curricular activities during the program)
Failure to submit the $250 registration fee will lead to forfeiture of the spot to another candidate on the waiting list.
If accepted the following will be covered by the program:
- Housing at a prominent university dormitory
- Full tuition
- Meals
- & Transportation
Applicants are responsible to pay for the following:
- R350 (ZAR) Application Fee
- $250 Registration Fee to Hold the Seat
- Flights to Istanbul and back
Program details:
- Dates: 30 June – 26 July 2024 (PLEASE NOTE NEW DATES)
- Ages: 12-18 Years ONLY
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Subjects & activities:
- Leadership workshops and skills
- Ottoman History
- General Islamic education, civilization and culture
- Turkish Language
- Visiting Significant Historic Sites
Limited spots: This program is merit based and spots are limited.
Airline tickets must be purchased and all liability forms must be completed by 30 May 2024.
Submitting a form does not guarantee a spot in the program.
Application and Registration Fee is non-refundable.
Please click here to view our Frequently Asked Questions
ALL students must submit a typed Personal Statement (750 words maximum)
Questions that must be addressed in the personal statement are:
1) Why would you like to be a part of Madina Institute’s Summer Turkey Immersion Program?
2) How you would benefit if accepted into the program?
3) What you will do with what you learned, once the program is complete?
Deadline: 30 April 2024
Application Fee of R350 (non-refundable) – Proof of payment to be attached