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TCA SCHOLARSHIPS

TCA Turkish American Scholarship Program - 2008

One of the objectives of TCA is to engage and cultivate a new generation of young Turkish American leaders. As part of this objective, TCA has established a Scholarship program for successful young Turkish Americans who aspire to a career in public affairs and the media.

Program Background:The TCA Scholarship Program will award 10 scholarships in the amount of 5,000 USD per year for full-time undergraduates (through completion of a four-year college) and graduate/post-graduate study (four years, up to and including the doctorate level).

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, undergraduate, or graduate students enrolled full-time with at least 12 credits/units for the winter 2007, spring/summer 2008 school year. Applicants must be currently taking or planning to take courses in public policy or public affairs, political science, international relations, communications, print or electronic journalism or public relations.

Applicants for the TCA Scholarship must meet the following criteria.

  • be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder)
  • have and maintain through the course of the scholarship period a cumulative minimum 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale;
  • evidence of leadership commitment through participation in community service, particularly within the Turkish American community; and
  • be a
    • high school senior applying to an accredited college or university; or
    • a college student who plans to continue undergraduate study; or
    • a college senior or graduate enrolled or about to enroll in graduate school; or
    • a graduate student who is enrolled in a degree program.
  • Graduate students who apply for the TCA must plan to pursue studies and a career in public affairs.
  • While financial need is not an eligibility criteria, special consideration may be shown to applicants who provide information about and prove financial need.

Selection Criteria
Candidates will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, interest in Turkish American issues as demonstrated by involvement in Turkish American community affairs, and individual leadership qualities conducive to pursuing a career in public affairs, media and public relations. Priority will be given to students who are admitted to top national universities or liberal arts schools.

How to Apply
Please read the following instructions carefully. Submit three (3) collated copies of each of the following items. Use paperclips, not staples.

1) COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM (see form below)
2) RESUME: Each copy should be submitted on one single-sided 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper.
3) OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT: One must be original, two may be copies. Transcripts may NOT be sent separately.
4) SHORT ESSAY: The essay should not exceed 500 words, must be typed and double-spaced.

Two Letters of Recommendation (see form below) must be mailed separately to TCA by the persons recommending the candidate.

Please respond to the following: Describe any involvement or interest you have in the Turkish American community. If you were awarded a TCA scholarship, propose how you would contribute to the Turkish American community now and in the future.

Applications are due by June 6, 2008. Scholarship Recipients will be notified on the 4th of July, 2008 and scholarships will be awarded on October 29, 2008.

All applications must be sent via mail to:

Turkish Coalition of America
1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20036

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