National Internship Program 2027 Applications Have Started

National Internship Program 2027 applications have started. The program, which aims to provide students with significant experience in their career journey and contribute to their professional development, will accept applications between October 26, 2026 - December 14, 2026 at https://ulusalstajprogrami.iskur.gov.tr. Within the scope of the program, early career and internship opportunities offered by public institutions, universities, and private sector organizations can be utilized.

What is the National Internship Program?

The National Internship Program is an early career program conducted under the patronage of the Presidency, with the support of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security and coordinated by the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR), aimed at ensuring that the young human resource benefits from career opportunities provided by public institutions and private sector organizations. The program aims to increase the employability of young people, support equal opportunities in accessing career opportunities, and disseminate these opportunities across all university departments.

Application Requirements for the National Internship Program 2027

To apply for the program, candidates must be under 35 years old as of 01.01.2027 (born on January 1, 1992, or later) and must have a general grade point average of at least 2 out of 4 (or equivalent in other systems).

Students in the 1st or 2nd year of associate degree programs and 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of undergraduate programs (excluding medicine, teaching, and dentistry departments) who are continuing their education in Turkey and the TRNC can apply.

Turkish citizens or Blue Card holders studying at universities abroad can apply if they are in the 1st or 2nd year of associate degree programs, or in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of undergraduate programs (excluding medicine, teaching, and dentistry departments), as well as master's and doctoral students.

Since the general grade point averages of first-year associate degree students have not yet been finalized during the application period of the National Internship Program, there is no grade point average requirement for them. There is also no grade point average requirement for master's and doctoral students.

How is the Evaluation Done?

Students applying for the National Internship Program are evaluated using a transparent and innovative method based on their academic performance, activities aimed at improving their skills, and overall achievements, considering their academic/professional, artistic/social, and sports competency scores. Employers submit their internship offers objectively based on the scores obtained by the applicants in these competency areas (academic/professional, artistic/social, and sports) without seeing the applicants' identities and university information.

Scope of the Program

In addition to its success in the country, the program is also followed with appreciation abroad and is shown as a model application by the OECD, providing many young people with the opportunity to experience working life while still students and gain early career awareness.

How to Apply?

Applications are made through https://ulusalstajprogrami.iskur.gov.tr. Applications must be completed by the specified date.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the National Internship Program 2027 application period end?
Applications will end on December 14, 2026. The application process started on October 26, 2026.

What are the application requirements for the National Internship Program 2027?
Candidates must be under 35 years old as of January 1, 2027 (born on January 1, 1992, or later) and must have a general grade point average of at least 2 out of 4. Students in the 1st or 2nd year of associate degree programs and 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of undergraduate programs (excluding medicine, teaching, and dentistry) in Turkey and the TRNC can apply.

Can master's and doctoral students apply for the National Internship Program?
Turkish citizens or Blue Card holders studying at universities abroad can apply if they are master's or doctoral students. There is no grade point average requirement for master's and doctoral students.

Where can I apply for the National Internship Program?
Applications are made at https://ulusalstajprogrami.iskur.gov.tr.

How are applications evaluated in the National Internship Program?
Applications are evaluated based on academic performance, activities aimed at improving skills, and overall achievements, using a method based on academic/professional, artistic/social, and sports competency scores. Employers submit their internship offers based on these scores without seeing the students' identities and university information.

Which institutions offer internship opportunities in the National Internship Program?
Public institutions, universities, and private sector organizations offer internship opportunities within the scope of the program.