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Annual Turkish American Youth Leadership Congress

TCA Turkish American Youth Congress

The TCA Turkish American Youth Leadership Congress is open to undergraduate/graduate students and recent graduates of Turkish American heritage who wish to become active in American civic and political life, contribute to U.S.-Türkiye relations and the Turkish American community, and who are committed to advancing the TCA mission. Since the program began in 2014, 132 Turkish Americans have attended the Turkish American Youth Leadership Congress.

2019 Turkish American Youth Leadership Congress

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2019 Turkish American Youth Leadership Congress

2018 TCA Youth Congress delegates visit the U.S. Capitol

The Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) is accepting applications for the 6th Annual Turkish American Youth Leadership Congress. Held every year in Washington, DC, this year’s Youth Congress will be held October 24-27, 2019.

Students and young professionals of Turkish American heritage are encouraged to apply.

The Youth Leadership Congress is open to undergraduate/graduate students and recent graduates of Turkish American heritage who wish to become active in American civic and political life, contribute to U.S.-Turkey relations and the Turkish American community, and who are committed to advancing the TCA mission.

TCA will select up to 15 young Turkish Americans to participate in this exclusive, all-expenses-paid forum. Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Expand their knowledge of U.S.-Turkey relations and the political systems of both countries
• Meet members of Congress, diplomats and policy experts
• Increase their awareness of Turkish historical heritage in the United States and issues of importance to Turkish Americans
• Learn about effective advocacy in the American political system
• Develop leadership skills
• Become more active members of the Turkish American community
• Establish networks with peers from across the United States

The Youth Congress will include discussions with U.S. congressional staff, American and Turkish diplomats and scholars, and representatives of Turkish American community organizations. There will also be several opportunities to network with leaders in U.S.-Turkish relations and with other young Turkish Americans. Finally, the program will feature events highlighting the cultural and national landmarks of Washington, DC.

TCA will provide assistance for transportation and/or lodging to individuals selected to attend the Congress.

Please contact scholarships@tc-america.org with any questions.

The deadline to apply for the TCA Turkish American Youth Leadership Congress is Friday, September 13, 2019.

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