ISTANBUL
The Turkish Coalition of
America (TCA) has started to accept applications for its 2013 Washington Summer Internship Program, as it announced on Feb. 13.
“Since its inception in 2007, 98 Turkish Americans have been placed in internships with prestigious Congressional offices and non-profit organizations,” it said.
This program provides an opportunity for Turkish
American students to live and work in Washington D.C., learn about the
American political process, and explore career opportunities in public affairs, according to TCA.
The internship aims to enhance Turkish
American participation in political life and to cultivate the future generation of Turkish
American leaders, the program lasts up to 10 weeks between June-August 2013.
A monthly stipend providedInterns will be provided an opportunity to work in congressional offices and select Turkish
American non-governmental organizations. Also, TCA will provide a monthly stipend of the interns.
Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students, in addition to recent graduates, are eligible to apply for this program.
February/14/2013