Frequently Ask Questions
1. What is TCA?
The Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) is an educational, charitable organization established in Washington, DC to educate the general public about Turkey and Turkish Americans; to engage and cultivate a new generation of young Turkish American leaders; to promote and advance the interests of the Turkish American community and Turks and to foster friendship, understanding and cooperation between the United States and Turkey.
2. Can graduate students apply?
TCA scholarships are offered to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are US citizens or permanent residents of African American, Hispanic American, Native American and Filipino American heritage.
3. Are students eligible for a scholarship prior to acceptance into a Turkish university?
Student must be accepted to an accredited a university in Turkey, the Turkish Republic of Northem Cyprus (TRNC) or Bosnia and Herzegovina through an American educational institution or study abroad provider.
4. What are the deadlines?
There is no deadline for TCA scholarships. Admission is on a rolling basis.
5. Will TCA make living and travel arrangements for scholarship recipients?
No. Students must make their own arrangements through their study abroad offices or with Turkish institutions.
6. Where and when will the scholarship checks be sent?
Once applications are received, TCA will work as quickly as possible to ensure that scholarship recipients receive grants prior to their departure to Turkey. Checks will be sent to their study abroad administrators.
7. What is expected of scholarship recipients?
Scholarship recipients will have to agree to share their experiences in Turkey with the TCA community, follow TCA on Facebook, Twitter. Scholars who study in Istanbul are also expected to visit TCA’s Istanbul office and stay engaged with TCA.
8. Is there an age limit for the scholarships?
There is no age requirement for students applying for TCA grants.
9. What is the scholarship amount?
Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000 depending on the duration of the program.
