The Karpat Scholarship provides awards to selected students who take Turkish Language courses. The scholarship offers $500 to each recipient in their first year of Turkish Language instruction at UW-Madison, and $1,000 to each recipient in their second year of Turkish Language instruction.
Deadline: Complete application package must be received by July 1.
Award:
- $500 for registering GNS 339: First Semester Turkish and GNS 340: Second Semester Turkish (language instruction) at UW-Madison
- $1,000 for registering GNS 439: Third Semester Turkish and GNS 440: Fourth Semester Turkish (language instruction) at UW-Madison
Eligibility: The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled in above mentioned Turkish language courses at UW-Madison for both semesters in the upcoming academic year. Incoming freshmen are eligible.
Application Materials: The application package myst be submitted via WiSH and must include the following:
- Statement of purpose: An essay (800–1000 words, double-spaced, 12-point font) that addresses the following:
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- Your experience with language learning.
- Your reasons for wanting to study Turkish.
- How the Turkish language program aligns with your academic interests, intellectual goals, and post-graduation plans.
- Transcripts:
- UW-Madison transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable)
- Official transcripts from any other post-secondary institutions attended
- High school transcripts (only for incoming freshmen)
- Reference Contacts: Provide the email addresses and phone numbers of two individuals who can speak to your academic potential.
Selection Process: The selection committee is composed of faculty and staff from the Department of German, Nordic, and Slavic Studies, as well as members of the Kemal H. Karpat Center for Turkish Studies. The committee will review the application package and may contact your references. Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated commitment to Turkish Studies in their academic or professional goals. Scholarship recipients will be notified by email by August 15.
How to Apply: To apply for the Kemal H. Karpat Center Turkish Language Scholarship, please submit your application electronically through WiSH.
To complete the application, visit wisc.academicworks.com.
For any questions regarding the scholarship, contact Joanna Schuth, Academic Advisor at GNS+, via email at jschuth@wisc.edu.