This year In Turkey Young Economic Security Forum (YES Forum) 2025 is going to held from August 17 to 19,2025 at Istanbul University, Turkey. Young professionals, economists, students, and policymakers will be gathering in this 3-day international event, which is organized by the Centre for International Political Economy (CIPE) to discuss economic development in the context of security and globalization. Istanbul University is one of the oldest and historic university in turkey. The venue for this event will be the Royal Rectorate Building at Istanbul University.
🔆 Benefits of Young Economic Security Forum Scholarship
✅ Field visits and project companion
✅Certificate of participation
✅Internship opportunity at CIPE
✅Scholarship for a 10-week virtual course
✅Alumni badge
✅Fully funded program
✅Round-trip air tickets and travel support
✅Official invitation letter
✅Meals provided during the forum
✅Free accommodation in Istanbul
✅Forum personalized merchandise
🔆 Why Istanbul University?
Istanbul University is a top choice for students who want more than just a degree. With a rich history and a wide range of academic programs, it offers a unique experience where East meets West—both culturally and geographically. As one of Turkey’s oldest and most respected universities, it’s especially known for its strengths in social sciences, arts, engineering, and business. Add to that its location in the heart of Istanbul—a city full of life, culture, and diversity—and it’s easy to see why students from all over the world are drawn here.
✅Ottoman Ministry of War formerly used the Royal Rectorate Building of Istanbul University, this event will be held at this building.
✅Istanbul University is providing a unique cultural and academic backdrop for the forum. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in Turkey
🔆 Modules of the Program
✅ Foundations of economic security: a 21st-century imperative
✅ Food security and climate adaptation
✅ Financial systems and global stability: risks and opportunities
✅ Fintech and the future of economic sovereignty
✅ Tourism, culture, and soft economic security: the north-south cooperation
✅ Supply chains, sanctions, and economic statecraft
🔆 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Open to all nationalities
✅ Applicants from any academic background can apply
✅ Targeted at young professionals, students, and emerging leaders in economics, public policy, and related fields
✅ Age range: 16 to 45 years
✅ IELTS is not required
🔆 Require Documents
✅ Updated CV or resume
✅ National ID or passport copy
✅ Motivation letter or personal statement
✅ Proof of age (e.g., birth certificate, ID)
✅ Any supporting academic or professional certificates (optional but recommended)
🔆 How to Apply
✅ Applications must be submitted online through the official website.
✅ There is a small application fee of USD 16.99
✅ Fill in the required details, upload your documents, and submit before the deadline.
🔆 Deadline
✅ 16th July 2025 is the last date to apply for the Young Economic Security Forum 2025.,
