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Dr. Marie E. Zakrzewski Medical Scholarship

Program Description
The Dr. Marie E. Zakrzewski Medical Scholarship of $3,500 is awarded each year to a young woman of Polish ancestry for first, second, or third year of medical studies at an accredited school of medicine in the United States. Funding is for academic year
2008-2009.

Eligibility
United States citizens of Polish descent and Polish citizens with permanent residency status in the United States who are entering first, second or third year of M.D. studies in academic year 2008-2009 and who have a minimum GPA of 3.0. This scholarship is open to female residents of the state of Massachusetts. The scholarship is non-renewable.

Selection Criteria
Selection is based on academic excellence, the applicant's academic achievements, interest, motivation, interest in Polish subjects and involvement in the Polish American community. Financial need is taken into consideration. First preference is given to residents of the state of Massachusetts. Qualified residents of New England are considered if no first preference candidates apply.

Application Procedure

  • Application forms are available from October through December 30.
  • Deadline is on or before Tuesday, January 15, 2008.
  • Submit a non-refundable application fee of $35 and all supporting materials to the Kosciuszko Foundation. Submit the documents as a completed packet, not seperately, on or before the deadline date.
  • A personal statement. In detail, discuss your academic goals, why you wish to pursue a career in medicine as well as your specialization.
  • Two passport-sized photos for publication purposes. Print your full name on the reverse side of each.
  • Official transcripts for the last three full years of school work through Summer 2007. Fall 2007 will not be considered.
  • Two confidential letters of academic reference from professors / teachers submitted on letterhead.
  • Provide proof of Polish ancestry. Use birth certificates, passports, naturalization papers and other official documents to show the line of descent from the ancestor who was born in Poland to the applicant. Include a cover page outling your Polish heritage. If documentation is not available, a letter from a prominent member of the community verifying your Polish ancestry will be accepted. Letters from relatives are not accepted.

  • If you have any questions please call (212) 734-2130 ext. 210.

E-mailed and faxed materials will not be considered.

Click here to view timeline table for this scholarship.

Scholarship notifications for academic year 2008-2009 will be made in writing on or about May 15, 2008.

This page reflects scholarships for academic year 2008-2009

Updates for academic year 2009-2010 expected in September 2009.

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