Global Success for MTK College Muğla: Full Scholarship for Climate Action Schools Program

Today, July 1, 2026, Muğla Technology College (MTK) has once again made headlines in education and the environment by achieving international success. The educational institution has successfully secured a full scholarship for the global Climate Action Schools program for the 2026-2027 academic year [1]. This major achievement follows the school's outstanding performance in the past academic year and the successful implementation of climate change-related projects.

A Global Network for Future Climate Leaders The Climate Action Schools program is an international educational network that accepts only 100 schools from around the world to participate in its specialized projects. The primary goal of this program is to enhance students' knowledge, skills, and leadership capabilities in areas such as climate change, sustainability, and global citizenship [3]. Under the management and coordination of Aylin Bal, a pioneering teacher at the center, MTK College secured its place in this network by presenting innovative projects during the 2025-2026 academic year [2].

Comprehensive Programs for All Educational Levels With this scholarship, all educational levels at MTK College, from preschool to high school, will participate in the program's activities in the new academic year. The plan includes interdisciplinary projects implemented in direct collaboration with municipalities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), universities, and leading experts [1]. The aim of these collaborations is to produce creative solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Students will not only learn theory but will also be introduced to environmental challenges through practical and field experiences, preparing them to be responsible and active citizens for the future [3].

MTK's Distinguished International Background Winning the Climate Action Schools scholarship is just one of the college's recent honors in Muğla. In May 2026, the school ranked as the second most successful school in all of Europe within the SHORE project (under the European Union's Horizon Europe program) and earned the title of "Ocean and Water Ambassador of the Year" [4]. Additionally, the institution had previously received the "European Blue School" designation from the European Commission, reflecting its deep commitment to protecting water resources and the environment [4].

These consecutive successes demonstrate that MTK College has evolved beyond a mere educational institution into a center for training a new generation of specialists and activists whose primary concern is preserving planet Earth and tackling global crises. With the start of the new academic year in September, the school's projects are expected to provide new models for environmental education at both national and international levels.