Education
The Johns Hopkins University – Engagement with Academia
Batu Aksoy is a 1998 Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate of The Johns Hopkins University, a renowned educational and research institution that has consistently achieved academic excellence worldwide. Mr. Aksoy has, for many years, made contributions to the education of young people, post-education career planning, and the advancement of science by maintaining close relationships and engagement with academia, serving on various boards and/or advisory councils of his school.
As of 2020, Mr. Aksoy has been a member of the Advisory Board of the Whiting School of Engineering (WSE) of The Johns Hopkins University and continues to contribute to alumni gatherings and university support programs, thereby enlightening the path for the development of future leaders and the success of future generations. Prior to his role at the WSE Board, Mr. Aksoy served as a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council at The Carey Business School of The Johns Hopkins University from 2015 to 2020.
As Aksoy Holding, we will continue to support young talents in shaping their careers and to make sustainable contributions to education believing in the power of science and education.
Koç University Anatolian Scholarship Program
Within the scope of the program initiated by Koç University in 2011, successful students in need from various provinces of Anatolia are offered full scholarship opportunities. Turcas joined the program as a supporter in the 2014-2015 academic year and two Turcas Scholars successfully graduated in 2020. For the 2024-2025 academic year, one student is provided with a full scholarship.
We always take social expectations into consideration and act in manner that is beneficial to society. Therefore, in line with the UNDP Sustainable Development Goals, we strive to continue our support in “Quality Education” which is also one of the most important subject in our country.
Istanbul Technical University Alumni Association - Scholarship Fund
Under the Turcas Scholarship Fund, established in association with the ITU Alumni Association, monthly scholarship educational support has been provided to 10 students every year since the 2017-2018 academic year.
First Chance Program – Esas Sosyal
Turcas Holding is among the corporate supporters of the First Chance Program (Şevket Sabancı Vizyonuyla İlk Fırsat in Turkish) which is designed by Esas Social, the social investment unit of Esas Holding to raise awareness about equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion in youth employment. Within the scope of the program developed by Esas Social as a solution model for youth employment, new university graduates from lesser-known universities gain experience by working in full-time positions and salaried for 12 months within their NGO’s. Being a part of the ecosystem since 2021, Turcas supports young people while also contributing to mentoring programs, interviews and awareness studies. www.ilkfirsat.org/en
Road Safety
One of the issues that Shell prioritizes is road safety. Shell attaches great importance to sharing its knowledge and expertise in this field with the society. More than 246 thousand people have been reached in six years with the trainings organized on road safety and the “There Are No Small Mistakes in Traffic” program. For the last five years, it has been regularly conveying important tips and critical reminders to listeners to prevent traffic accidents with the programs it sponsors on Radio Traffic.
In 2023, Shell supported the ‘Traffic Firefly’ project by the Education Volunteers Foundation of Türkiye (TEGV) as a corporate sponsor, marking the 100th anniversary of its operations in Türkiye. Traffic Firefly Learning Unit is a project in which educational programs developed to enhance traffic knowledge and awareness of primary school children and to help them acquire traffic-related concepts, skills and attitudes are implemented. The project reaches 1,500 students and their parents annually.
Believing that all accidents can be prevented and “Zero Accident” is possible, it is extremely important for everyone to fully comply with the traffic rules and for our beloved children to be aware of this issue at an early age in order to continue our safety journey as a country and prevent traffic accidents. The “Traffic Firefly” project contributes to the “Sustainable Cities and Communities” goal, which aims to make cities safe and sustainable, from the UN Sustainable Development Goals.