KatipAta Turkish Language Scholarship for Public Officials and Academicians of the Turkic World 2025-2026
- Omran Aburayya
- Aug 10, 2025
- 2 min read
If you're a diplomat, public official, academic, or researcher from the Turkic world, the Turkish Language Program for Public Officials and Academicians of the Turkic World (KatipAta) 2025 is a fully funded, immersive opportunity to elevate your Turkish language skills and deepen cultural understanding—all in Ankara, Türkiye.
🇹🇷 Program Summary
Location: Ankara, Türkiye
Organised By: Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB)
Type: Language and cultural immersion program
Target Group: Public officials, diplomats, academics, researchers from Turkic countries—under age 40, with relevant experience and qualifications
Focus: Turkish language (A2 to B2), cultural seminars, institutional engagement, professional development through immersive learning
Value & Coverage: Fully funded—includes language course tuition, travel, accommodation, monthly stipend (≈14,000 TRY), cultural activities, and institutional visits
Duration: Approximately 8 months
Application Deadline: 15 August 2025
Eligible To: Non-Turkish nationals from Turkic countries, under 40, with 3+ years experience (for officials) or working in academia/research (for researchers), English proficiency, not residing in Türkiye, and not current Turkey-scholarship holders
🎓 Program Overview
KatipAta nurtures linguistic proficiency (from A2 to B2) and cultural literacy, fostering stronger ties between Türkiye and the broader Turkic world. Participants receive instruction at Hacettepe University, attend seminars by leading Turkish scholars, take part in cultural excursions, and engage in institutional visits—ranging from media outlets to government and academic institutions .
🎁 Benefits
Full financial support: Covering tuition for the Turkish language course, accommodation, living stipend (~14,000 TRY/month), round-trip airfare, and cultural program costs .
Language proficiency: Achieve B2-level Turkish with certification (upon meeting attendance and exam requirements) .
Academic & cultural immersion: Weekly expert-led seminars, workshops, and cultural excursions enrich both academic and personal perspectives .
Institutional engagement: Networking facilitated via visits to Turkish public institutions, think tanks, media, and universities—supporting future collaboration .
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Non-Turkish national, under 40, not currently residing in Türkiye
Public officials: ≥ 3 years public service experience; Master’s/PhD preferred
Academics/researchers: Employed at a university or research institution; postgraduate degree preferred
English proficiency
Not currently benefiting from a Turkey Scholarship
📝 Application Procedure
Register on the official YTB portal (https://katipata.ytb.gov.tr/) and complete basic profile setup .
Submit application to the KatipAta Program, including:
Passport or national ID
Passport-sized photo
Academic transcripts and diplomas
Letter of intent/motivation
Proof of employment and institutional approval to participate .
Application deadline: 15 August 2025 .
Selection process: Shortlisted candidates invited to interviews; final decisions communicated via email or application portal .
🔭 Extra Insights
The language training is conducted at Hacettepe University, with strict attendance (minimum 80%) and exam requirements to earn B2 certification .
The program spans a comprehensive immersion—language, culture, professional engagement, and networking—with strong emphasis on sustainable Turkey–Turkic cooperation .
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