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Öğrenci Dostları Derneği

Scholarships for disadvantaged university students in Istanbul

Öğrenci̇ Dostlari Derneği̇

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37
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Öğrenci Dostları Derneği

Ogrenci Dostlari Dernegi (Student Friends Association) is an Istanbul-based public-benefit association granted that status in 1962. It was originally founded to cover the care and medication costs of children with tuberculosis who traveled to Istanbul from Anatolia for treatment. Over time it shifted its focus to providing scholarships to financially disadvantaged university students, particularly those studying medicine.

Foundation type
Kamu Yararına Dernek
Operating in
Türkiye

Mission

To provide scholarships and financial support to disadvantaged university students, with a focus on medical education.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Education
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Operating countries (1)
Türkiye

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Ogrenci Dostlari Dernegi (Student Friends Association) is an Istanbul-based public-benefit association, granted public-benefit status in 1962. Originally founded to cover the care and medication costs of children with tuberculosis who came to Istanbul from Anatolia, it later shifted to providing …

Ogrenci Dostlari Dernegi (Student Friends Association) is an Istanbul-based public-benefit association, granted public-benefit status in 1962. Originally founded to cover the care and medication costs of children with tuberculosis who came to Istanbul from Anatolia, it later shifted to providing scholarships to financially disadvantaged university students, particularly in medicine.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Türkiye
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 44

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Öğrenci Dostları Derneği with a partial profile.

  • It is one of the better-documented charities in Türkiye GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Türkiye - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Türkiye data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Öğrenci Dostları Derneği is an education nonprofit in Türkiye. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. Its registration number is TR-DRN-34-001-124. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Öğrenci Dostları Derneği has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Türkiye is 44/100.

Öğrenci Dostları Derneği is based in Türkiye.

Öğrenci Dostları Derneği is classified as an Education organization, based in Türkiye. It operates as a Kamu Yararına Dernek. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

Öğrenci Dostları Derneği is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Türkiye nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Ogrenci Dostlari Dernegi (Student Friends Association) is an Istanbul-based public-benefit association granted that status in 1962. It was originally founded to cover the care and medication costs of children with tuberculosis who traveled to Istanbul from Anatolia for treatment. Over time it shifted its focus to providing scholarships to financially disadvantaged university students, particularly those studying medicine. Öğrenci Dostları Derneği is an education organization based in Türkiye.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Türkiye under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Officers & trustees (7)

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Cause areas in Türkiye

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Health 101
Human Services 89
Education this charity 39
Advocacy & Civil Rights 32
Arts & Culture 32
Community Development 23
Science & Technology 17
Religion 10
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Most common causes in Türkiye

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Health 103
Education 63
Community Development 51
Human Rights 44
Disability 39
Disaster Relief 36
Children 28
Arts & Culture 26
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Data sources

No verified sources recorded yet for this charity.

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 11, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 4
  • Named leadership · 7 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
Not available · 7
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Headquarters address
    No address on file
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Öğrenci Dostları Derneği

What is Öğrenci Dostları Derneği?
Öğrenci Dostları Derneği is a education kamu yararına dernek, Türkiye. Ogrenci Dostlari Dernegi (Student Friends Association) is an Istanbul-based public-benefit association granted that status in 1962. It was originally founded to cover the care and medication costs of children with tuberculosis who traveled to Istanbul from Anatolia for treatment. Over time it shifted its focus to providing scholarships to financially disadvantaged university students, particularly those studying medicine.
Where is Öğrenci Dostları Derneği located?
Headquartered in Türkiye.
Is Öğrenci Dostları Derneği trustworthy?
Öğrenci Dostları Derneği has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Öğrenci Dostları Derneği's registration number?
Registration: TR-DRN-34-001-124 (Türkiye).
What is Öğrenci Dostları Derneği's website?
https://www.ogrencidostlaridernegi.org/
Are donations to Öğrenci Dostları Derneği tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Türkiye under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.