If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Beyond the Game: Sport and Society in Turkiye
Program Details
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
Konya, Istanbul, and Ankara, Turkey
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| Course # |
SA 11003
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| Duration |
Summer
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2026 |
05/10/26 to 05/25/26
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
This interdisciplinary Honors Maymester course examines the role of sport in shaping community life, civic engagement, and public life in contemporary Türkiye. Based at Selçuk University in Konya, students will connect with scholars, major soccer and basketball clubs, organized fan groups, NGOs, and local governments in Konya, Ankara, and Istanbul. Through site visits, conversations, and lectures—including attending live soccer games—students will explore how sport intersects with issues such as community development, public-private partnerships, social infrastructure, and everyday life. From the chants of ultras to the business of sport, this immersive experience offers a firsthand look at how sport shapes civic life beyond the playing field. Alongside sport-focused visits, students will also participate in cultural site visits in Konya, Ankara, and Istanbul, situating sport within the broader historical and civic life of Türkiye. Open to students from all majors, this course is designed for those interested in global sport and the interdisciplinary study of social institutions.
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This program runs from May 10-May 25, 2026.
Academic Credit
Students will earn 3 credits by participating in this program for HONR 29900: Sport & Society in Turkey.
Eligibility
This program is open to all students, although they must have GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Turkish-language fluency or proficiency is not a requirement of this program.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
Please do NOT make any financial commitments toward the program (such as purchasing airfare) until instructed by the program leader.
Estimated program cost: $2,700 inclusive of some meals, logding (double occupancy in hotels), insurance, lectures, site visits, ground transportation.
- Does not include: international airfare and some meals.
The estimated cost of this program has been subsidized through support from the John Martinson Honors College.
John Martinson Honors College (JMHC) Global Enrichment Award
Students in the JMHC can apply for a Global Enrichment Award of up to $1,500 to use toward the program cost. Application deadlines are Oct. 15 and Feb. 1.
Giant Leaps Scholarship
Participants who are US citizens or permanent residents are strongly encouraged to apply for the Giant Leaps Scholarship through the MyStudyAbroad system. Giant Leaps awards are based on total family income and require having a FAFSA on file. For this Maymester program, participants are eligible for the following amounts of scholarship funding, which can be applied to the program fee billed by Purdue but also expenses like airfare.
- Total family income of $75,000 or less: $1500 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $75,001 to $100,000: $1000 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $100,001 to $125,000: $800 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $125,001 to $150,000: $400 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $150,001 or greater: Ineligible
For complete details on eligibility, application procedures, and deadlines, please visit https://www.purdue.edu/gpp/sa/financialresources/sa-office-based/giant_leaps_summer.html. Priority consideration deadline: April 1.
Experiential Education Scholarhip
Eligible students are also encouraged to apply for the Experiential Education Scholarship: https://exed.purdue.edu/funding/student.php. To qualify, applications must be submitted by February 22nd.
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, although priority will be given to students who pay the $500 deposit by December 1.
Upon acceptance, a deposit of $500 is required to secure your space in the program.
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
