HONORING THE LEGACY

2026

PIONEER LEVEL

Honoring the Memory of

Dr. Haluk Altop (1939–2011)
Dr. Cemil Bikmen (1933 - 2022)
with gratitude from their families and friends

CATALYST LEVEL

Honoring the Memory of
Dr. Atilla Aktürk (1961–1998)
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Özdeğer (1930-2022)
Dr. İlhan Baki Taşkın (1930–2022)
Dr. Erdoğan Tercan (1940–2023)
Dr. Vural Uluer (1930-2025)
with gratitude from their families and friends

TPF CHANGEMAKER  SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF THE TURKISH MEDICAL DOCTORS

For many families, honoring a beloved physician is a way of keeping their story alive—celebrating a life defined by healing, service, and compassion. The TPF Changemaker Scholarship in Honor of Turkish Medical Doctors creates a meaningful path to preserve the legacy of physicians who came to the United States from Türkiye in the 1950s–1960s.

Through this fund, families and friends can pay tribute to the doctors who shaped their lives while supporting medical students of Turkish heritage as they pursue their education and dreams in the United States. Each contribution carries forward a loved one’s legacy, transforming it into encouragement, opportunity, and inspiration for the next generation. 

This collective scholarship fund unites donors in honoring the lasting impact of these physicians within their communities, while opening doors for students who aspire to follow in their footsteps. All gifts are combined into a shared fund, enabling us to award meaningful scholarships in the names of all participating doctors together—amplifying both reach and impact.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Join a Collective Tribute Honoring Many, Uplifting Many.

The TPF Changemaker Scholarship in Honor of Turkish Medical Doctors is a pooled, collective fund where donors come together to honor the contributions of physicians in their communities while opening doors for students who aspire to follow in their footsteps.

With an annual gift of $1,000 or more, you can honor a doctor’s name in this shared tribute—whether a beloved family member, mentor, or a physician whose care touched your life. All contributions are combined to support meaningful scholarships in the name of participating doctors, expanding both reach and impact.

Establish a Scholarship Fund That Honors a Name. 

You can establish a named scholarship to honor a loved one. With a gift of $15,000, your support will help a deserving medical student continue their education, following in your loved one’s footsteps and carrying their legacy forward.

 
 
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Pınar Özyürek
She/Her
Institutional Partnerships Lead

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