Study Abroad Scholarships in Turkey for American Minority Students

The Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) has a diverse array of scholarship programs that support its educational mission. One of these programs provides up to 100 scholarships to African American, Hispanic American and Native American students who choose Turkey as their study abroad destination.

TCA Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000 per student:

• $2,000 for a semester or year at a Turkish institution.
• $1,000 for Turkish language studies at a Turkish institution.
• $1,000 for summer programs lasting for more than 4 weeks at a Turkish institution.
• $500 for summer programs lasting up to 4 weeks sponsored by US educational institutions or Turkish institutions.
• $500 for participants in university/college-sponsored study tours to Turkey.

And these are awarded to college and graduate students who are:

• 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.
• Accepted to a study abroad program or language program at a university in Turkey.
• Willing to share experiences in Turkey, TRNC or Bosnia Herzegovina with the TCA community and Diversity Abroad.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information, or to apply, please visit: www.turkishcoalition.org

For more information on GT's Exchange Programs in Turkey, please visit: http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/programs/index.php