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Study Abroad in Turkey Scholarship Program for American Minority Students
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The Turkish Coalition of America is pleased to award up to 100 scholarships per year for American minority students. These scholarships are awarded to eligible undergraduate and graduate level students who have been accepted to a university in Turkey or in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000 per student:
- $2,000 for a semester or year at a Turkish/TRNC university
- $1,000 for Turkish language studies at a Turkish/TRNC university
- $1,000 for summer programs lasting for more than 4 weeks at a Turkish/TNRC university
- $ 500 for summer programs lasting up to 4 weeks sponsored by US educational institutions or Turkish/TRNC universities
- $500 for university/college-sponsored study tours to Turkey or the TRNC
Eligibility:
Undergraduate or graduate students who fulfill the following criteria may apply:
- U.S. citizens of African-American, Hispanic/Latino or Native American ethnic origin
- Enrolled full-time, in good standing at an accredited U.S. college or university
- Must be accepted to a Study Abroad program, language program at a university in Turkey or the TRNC or to a university sponsored study to Turkey or the TRNC,
- Willing to share experiences in Turkey or the TRNC with the TCA community and Diversity Abroad
 This scholarship program is administered by Diversity Abroad, an independent organization dedicated to increasing the participation of minority students in study abroad programs. Scholarship recipients are selected by Diversity Abroad and the Turkish Coalition of America and will receive their scholarships from the Turkish Coalition of America prior to departure to Turkey or the TRNC for the program they have applied for.
TCA and Diversity Abroad are not responsible for placing students at universities in Turkey or the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Please note that TCA and Diversity Abroad are not responsible for finding housing, internships or other forms of financing for any student who is awarded a scholarship under this program.
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What Members of Congress Say About Study Abroad in Turkey Scholarship
Hon. Tom Cole
Republican-Oklahoma/4th District, the sole tribal enrolled Native American member of the US House of Representatives: "The Turkish Coalition of America is taking the lead in building understanding between the cultures of minority students in the US and their counterparts abroad. I am proud of the strong commitment of this organization to bridge the gap between Native American, African American and Latino students and the nation of Turkey.”
Hon. Virginia Foxx
Republican-North Carolina/5th District, whose district has a Historically Black College and University institution, Winston-Salem State University: “I have enjoyed working with TCA in promoting U.S.-Turkish relations, and I am excited that TCA is providing the opportunity for more African American college students to study in Turkey. Students are going to love the beauty, history of Turkey and her people and will find an inspiring environment in pursuing their studies.”
Hon. Alcee Hastings
Democrat-Florida/23rd District, Chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission): “I laud TCA for reaching out to the African American community in establishing this scholarship program. I have always been very fond of Turkey and her people and have continued to support Turkish initiatives in Congress through my tenure. I look forward to working with TCA on such an important scholarship program.”
Hon. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatric
Democrat-Michigan/13th District, a former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus: “I commend the Turkish Coalition of America for its efforts to build bridges between the United States and Turkey. I support this initiative, which provides African American students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge about our important ally and to experience life in a critical part of the world.”
Hon. Solomon Ortiz
Democrat-Texas/27th District, a member of both the Congressional Hispanic and Turkish Caucuses: "There is a finite amount of knowledge that can be obtained from reading a text book and attending a lecture. Only through unique study abroad programs, like those sponsored by the Turkish Coalition of America, will we be able to educate our Latino and minority students about the vast cultures of the world and prepare them to be part of the global community.”
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