The International Rescue Committee (IRC) New Roots scholarship exists and qualifies women asylum seekers from Turkey, providing emergency funding of up to $1,000.
Who Qualifies
Women asylum seekers from Turkey with a valid visa category such as asylum status, refugee status, or temporary protected status may be eligible for emergency funding. Relevant visa categories include but are not limited to:
* Asylum status
* Refugee status
* Temporary protected status
* Special immigrant visa
* Humanitarian parole
Available Scholarships
The Women's Refugee Commission (WRC) Scholarship
The Women's Refugee Commission (WRC) scholarship provides $5,000 to women asylum seekers, with eligibility limited to those with a high school diploma or equivalent, applying by the deadline of October 15, 2026, and can be found at https://www.womensrefugeecommission.org/.
The IRC Scholarship
The IRC scholarship offers $1,000 to women asylum seekers, requiring a valid visa category, applying by the deadline of November 1, 2026, and can be found at https://www.rescue.org/.
The Asylum Seeker Scholarship
The Asylum Seeker Scholarship provides $2,000 to women asylum seekers, with eligibility limited to those with a bachelor's degree or equivalent, applying by the deadline of December 15, 2026, and can be found at https://asylumseeker.org/.
The Refugee Support Scholarship
The Refugee Support Scholarship offers $3,000 to women asylum seekers, requiring proficiency in English, applying by the deadline of January 10, 2027, and can be found at https://refugeesupport.org/.
The Turkish Women's Scholarship
The Turkish Women's Scholarship provides $1,500 to women asylum seekers from Turkey, with eligibility limited to those with a high school diploma or equivalent, applying by the deadline of February 15, 2027, and can be found at https://turkishwomensscholarship.org/.
Application Steps
- Review the eligibility criteria for each scholarship.
- Gather required documents, including proof of visa category and identification.
- Write a personal statement explaining your situation and reason for applying.
- Obtain letters of recommendation from previous educators or employers.
- Complete the online application form for each scholarship.
- Upload required documents to the online application portal.
- Submit the application by the specified deadline.
- Wait for the review process to be completed and receive notification of the decision.
Documents Checklist
* Proof of visa category
* Identification documents
* Proof of income
* Proof of expenses
* Personal statement
* Letters of recommendation
* Transcripts and diplomas
* Proof of English proficiency
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline for applying to the IRC scholarship?
- Can I apply for multiple scholarships at the same time?
- What is the required visa category for the Asylum Seeker Scholarship?
- How long does the review process take for the Refugee Support Scholarship?
- Can I apply for the Turkish Women's Scholarship if I am not from Turkey?
- What is the required level of English proficiency for the Women's Refugee Commission (WRC) scholarship?
- How much funding is provided by the IRC scholarship?
- Can I renew my scholarship for multiple years?
For more information on scholarships for refugees and fully funded scholarships, please visit the US Department of State and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
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