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Polish National Alliance of Brooklyn, USA Scholarships

Program Description
The Polish National Alliance of Brooklyn, USA Scholarships provide funding of $2,000 to qualified undergraduate students for full-time studies at accredited colleges and universities in the United States. Funding is for academic year 2008-2009. The selection of Polish National Alliance of Brooklyn, USA Scholarship winners is made by the Kosciuszko Foundation.

Eligibility
United States citizens of Polish descent and Polish citizens with permanent residency status in the U.S. who are members in good standing of the Polish National Alliance of Brooklyn, USA and the Polish National Alliance of the United States of North America during academic year 2008-2009 and who have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Only one member per immediate family may receive a Polish National Alliance of Brooklyn, USA Scholarship during any given academic year.

Selection Criteria
Selection is based on academic excellence, the applicant's academic achievements, interests, motivation, interest in Polish subjects and involvement in the Polish American community. Financial need is taken into consideration.

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.
  • Completed Tuition Scholarship application form and Financial Information page. Applications may be obtained from the Kosciuszko Foundation and the Polish National Alliance of Brooklyn, USA, Inc.
  • A personal statement. In detail, discuss your academic goals, career goals, and the major you expect to pursue.
  • Two passport photos for publication purposes. Print your full name on the reverse side of each.
  • Two confidential letters of academic reference submitted on letterhead.
  • Official transcripts for the last three full years of school work through Summer 2007. Fall 2007 coursework will not be considered.
  • Two letters of academic reference from professors / teachers submitted on letterhead.
  • Provide proof of Polish ancestry. Use birth certificates, passports, naturalization papers and other 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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