This year, the selected winners will be awarded a fully funded, one-week cultural and artistic experience at the 61st Venice Biennale, one of the world's most prestigious contemporary art events.

Application deadline: 30 June, 2026 

Here are the key details of the initiative:

• Eligible Fields: Undergraduate and graduate students studying Painting, Sculpture, and Photography.
• Eligible Countries: Hungary, Türkiye, Azerbaijan, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
• Fully Funded: All travel, accommodation, and biennale-related expenses for the winners will be entirely covered by the Foundation.
• How to Apply: Students can easily upload their current portfolios online via this link: https://yarisma.hitayvakfi.com/tr/login