SCHOLARSHIPS

Kosciuszko Foundation Scholarships:

The Koszciuszko Foundation awards money in grants and scholarships every year and much of it is awarded to American citizens of Polish descent.

 

Applications are only available by mail from: Grants Department, Kosciuszko Foundation, 15 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10021-6595 or by phone (212) 734-2130.

 

Internet Address: http://www.kosciuszkofoundation.org/EDScholarships.html

 

The Canadian Polish Millenium Fund Scholarships:

Grants about thirty scholarships a year (up to $1000).

 

Application forms for students are available at 288 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6R 2M4; Telephone: (416) 532-2876; 532-7197.

 

Students have to provide: completed application form, registration information, academic records from the previous year, tax return-income tax information, and a letter of recommendation from the Canadian Polish Congress or a priest.

 

American Institute of Polish Culture Scholarships : http://www.ampolinstitute.org.ic.pl/

 

Professor Jan Karski Scholarship Fund:

The American Center of Polish Culture, 2025 O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036; Telephone: (202) 785-2320.

 

The Adam Mickiewicz Foundation Scholarships:

Applications from individuals are accepted once a year. Deadline: August 15. Applications are available from Mr. Wojciech Porowski; Telephone: (905) 276-6187.

 

General requirements: Polish descent, good grades, active participation in the life of Polonia, financial needs, two letters of recommendation, tax-return information.

 

Internet address: http://webhome.idirect.com/~fam/main_a.htm

 

Chopin Foundation of the U.S. Scholarships for Young Pianists: http://www.chopin.org/ip.asp?op=Scholarship

 

The Fulbright Scholar Program is offering research, lecturing, and lecturing/research awards in Central and Eastern Europe and the NIS for the 2007-08 academic year. You may learn more about the Fulbright opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe and the NIS by logging on to the CIES Web site at www.cies.org <http://www.cies.org> .

Application materials may be downloaded from the CIES Web site. For a paper copy, CD Rom or diskette (PC or Mac) please send an email to: <apprequest@cies.iie.org>.

Council for International Exchange of Scholars, 3007 Tilden Street NW, Washington, DC 20008-3009; Tel: (202) 686-4000

 

Polish Union of America Scholarships: Eugenia Halady, Chair http://www.polishunion.com/scholarships.html

 

Kopernik Science Talent Search / Kopernik Summer Scholarships: Kristen (Kozlowski) Gordon, (888) 269-5325 X-208, http://www.kopernik.org

 

Polish Arts Club of Buffalo:
To receive an educational scholarship for 2009, students must:
* Be of Polish ancestry
* Be enrolled in an accredited college or university as a full-time student at the junior level or above
* Be a legal resident of New York State
* Major in visual or performing arts
* Submit a 300 word essay on a Polish artist who has contributed to their field of study
* Submit 2 letters of recommendation from professional and academic sources
* Submit an application by June 15, 2009 to: Anne Flansburg, P.O. Box 1362, Williamsville, NY 14221-1362 or Irene Sikora, 681 Downing Lane, Williamsville, NY 14221-8058.

 

Professional and Business Women of Polonia:
To receive a scholarship in 2007, students must:
* Be an American woman of Polish ancestry
* Be a junior, senior or graduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university as a full-time student
* Reside in WNY
* Submit an application by April 1, 2007 to: Professional and Business Women of Polonia Scholarship Program, c/o Rita Brown, 15 Calla Way, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

 

Polish Heritage Society of Rochester:
(1) To receive a general scholarship in 2007, students must:
* Be of Polish ancestry
* Be accepted to an accredited college, university or training school as a full-time student
* Reside in Monroe County or one of the six surrounding counties
* Submit an official copy of your academic transcript
* Submit an application by February 1, 2007 to: Polish Heritage Society of Rochester, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 273, Webster, NY 14580
(2) To receive a "Polish Experience" Scholarship in 2007, students must:
* Be a past recipient of the PHSR general scholarship
* Have a grade point average of at least 2.5
* Have satisfactorily completed the second semester project
* Submit an official copy of your academic transcript
* Submit an application by April 15, 2007 to: Polish Heritage Society of Rochester, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 17368, Rochester, NY 14617

http://www.polishheritagerochester.org/scholarships.html

 

Polish Scholarship Fund of Syracuse:
To receive a general scholarship in 2007, students must:
* Be of Polish ancestry
* Be accepted to an accredited college, university or training school as a full-time student
* Have resided in Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, or Oswego County for a minimum of two years
* Submit an application by March 15, 2007 to: Polish Scholarship Fund, Inc., Scholarship Selection Committee, P.O. Box 2025, Syracuse, NY 13220.

http://www.polishscholarship.com/scholarships.html

 

The Wladyslaw Reymont Foundation Scholarships:

General requirements: Polish descent, Canadian citizenship (or Landed Immigrant), at least second year at the university, good grades, active participation in the life of Polonia.

 

Further information is available at: Reymont Foundation Scholarship Committee, R.R. #2, Rockwood, Ontario, Canada N0B 2K0; Telephone: (519) 856-4874; E-mail: scholarship@reymontfoundation.com.

 

Internet address: http://www.reymontfoundation.com/scholarships.htm

 

American Council for Polish Culture Summer Study Scholarships
Enables American students of Polish descent to participate in SUMMER STUDY offered by many of Poland's fine universities, thereby allowing students to become more familiar with their heritage, rich culture and history.

 

Recipients will receive $2,000 toward transportation and tuition expenses. (Subject to change.)

 

Applicant must:
• Be an American of Polish Descent
• Attend an accredited School of higher learning
(entering junior or senior year at a college or university).
• Have an ACPC affiliation by:
a. belonging to an ACPC affiliate or supporting organization, or
b. being an individual member of the ACPC, or
c. being RECOMMENDED by a Member of an affiliate or supporting organization.

 

Applicants must submit the following:
• Completed application form
• Official transcript designating scholastic achievement
• Description of involvement in Polish-American community via ACPC or other organizations
• Two letters of recommendation: one from an ACPC affiliate or supporting organization, one from a professor
• In no more than 200 words, explain "Why I should receive the ACPC Summer Study in Poland Scholarship."

 

Applications and all supporting materials must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2008 and mailed to the address on the application. Winners will be announced in March 2008.

 

Internet address: http://www.polishcultureacpc.org/schol/ACPCSchol.html

 

Polish National Alliance Scholarship Program : http://www.pna-znp.org/content/educationaldept/appsclosed.htm

 

Skalny Foundation Scholarships:

These scholarships are intended for students pursuing Polish Studies at Universities in the United States.

 

To eligible for one of the two $1000 scholarships in 2007, students must:

* Be a U.S. citizen

* Submit evidence of completion of two years of college or university study at an accredited college or university (including latest official transcript)

* Submit a copy of your resume including a section on Polish Studies

* Submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member who teaches Polish subjects

* Submit a copy of an academic project on a Polish subject in English that was submitted as part of a course requirement

* Submit a description of your personal involvement in the mainstream community that promotes Polish history and/or culture

* Submit a letter of recommendation from a person with direct knowledge of your community activities described above

* Submit the above materials by May 3, 2007 to: Ms. Urszula Brodowicz, Chairwoman, Skalny Scholarship Committee, 11 Brinley Way, Newington, CT 06111 and 3 other Skalny scholarship Committee members.

 

If applicant has questions, please write to Ms. Brodowicz at the above address or phone: 1-860-521-0201.

 

Internet address: http://www.polishcultureacpc.org/schol/SkalnySchol.html

 

Casimir Pulaski Scholarships:

Scholarship awards of $5,000 each will be awarded to Polish-American students working in advanced fields of study.

 

Internet Address: http://www.polishcultureacpc.org/schol/PulaskiSch.html

Polish Studies Newsletter Scholarship Page: http://www.polstnewsl.com/scholar.htm