| Organization |
Kosciuszko Foundation
15 E 65th St.
New York, NY 10065
|
| Phone Number |
(212)734-2130 |
| Emails |
info@thekf.org
|
| Level of Study |
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Degree
|
| Award Type |
Scholarship
|
| Purpose |
To support American students of Polish descent for undergraduate and graduate level studies at colleges and universities in the United States. |
| Focus |
General studies/Field of study not specified. |
| Qualifications |
Applicants must be citizens and legal permanent residents of the United States; must be of Polish descent; graduate level studies (Masters, Ph.D.); GPA of 3.0 or higher; only one member per immediate family may receive a tuition scholarship during a given academic year. Awards are limited to two tuition scholarships per individual during the period of his/her studies; be a graduating high school senior; law and engineering studies at DePaul University and for studies at non-public colleges and universities in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin; residents of Amsterdam, NY; residents of the Chicago, IL area for studies towards MD, DO, DDS, DDM, DVM degrees (Polish American Medical Society - Chicago); residents of Chicopee, MA; residents of New Hampshire; residents of Connecticut. |
| Criteria |
Selection will be based on application completeness, recommendation of teachers and professors, academic excellence and achievements, applicant's interests, motivation, the applicant's essay, involvement in the Polish American community; financial need is taken into consideration. |
| Funds |
$1,000
$7,000
|
| Duration |
Annual. |
| To Apply |
Applicants must submit online application form; complete application includes the following materials: statement of purpose/essay; admission letter, if applicable; proof of polish ancestry; photo; curriculum vitae; official transcripts; two letters of recommendations; essay, proof of ancestry; high school and college start and end dates, degrees/expected degrees, graduation dates/expected dates of graduation. |
| Deadline |
May 31. |
| Contact |
E-mail: tuitionscholarships@thekf.org; Phone: (212) 734-2130 ext. 412. |
| For more information |
http://www.thekf.org |