Applications have opened for the 2027 National Internship Program, which aims to support the career development of university students, enable them to experience working life during their studies, and increase their employability.

The program, conducted under the auspices of the Presidency, with the support of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security and coordinated by the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR), supports university students' access to internship and career opportunities offered by public institutions and private sector organizations.

Application Requirements
Applicants must:

Be under 35 years of age as of January 1, 2027 (born on or after January 1, 1992),
For students studying at universities in Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, have a GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4 or equivalent (excluding relevant exceptions),
For applicants studying at universities abroad, be a Turkish citizen or a Blue Card holder.
Who Can Apply?
Students studying in Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus:

1st and 2nd year students of formal associate degree programs,
2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students of formal bachelor's degree programs (excluding medicine, teaching, and dentistry departments).
Students studying at universities abroad:

1st and 2nd year students of formal associate degree programs,
2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students of formal bachelor's degree programs (excluding medicine, teaching, and dentistry departments),
Master's and doctoral students.
Note: Since the GPA requirements are not yet finalized at the application time, there is no GPA requirement for 1st-year associate degree students. There is also no GPA requirement for master's and doctoral students.

Application deadline: December 14, 2026

Applications can be submitted through the National Internship Program's online system until December 14, 2026.

Click here for detailed information.