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Year Abroad Program
Program Description
This scholarship supports semester and year long Polish language studies during academic year 2009-2010 at the Center of Polish Language and Culture in the World, at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow. Funding is provided jointly by the Polish Ministry of Education and Sports and the Kosciuszko Foundation. The Scholarship includes acceptance to the program, a tuition waiver and a stipend for housing and living expenses. Airfare to and from Poland is not included.
For an overview of the program please see the link "Polish for Foreigners 2008-2009 program. It includes an academic calendar, list of courses, information on housing, the university's grading system, and more. Pages 1-23 and page 43 are in English.
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Eligibility
Undergraduate sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students and who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who are US citizens.
Selection Criteria
Selection is based on academic excellence, motivation for pursuing Polish studies, interest in Polish subjects and involvement in the Polish American community.
Application Procedure
The scholarship application period for the academic year 09/10 is closed.
- Application forms are available through January 14.
- Deadline for all materials is on or before Thursday, January 15, 2009.
- Kosciuszko Foundation's application instructions are slightly different than the instructions on the application form. Follow all directions listed here.
- Submit a non-refundable application fee of $50 and all supporting materials to the Kosciuszko Foundation, 15 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065. Submit all documents in one complete packet, not seperately, on or before the deadline date.
- Complete the Polish Ministry of National Education application entitled Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange. The application appears in four languages. Use the English portion of the application and respond in English. Type or print your full name on each page of the application.
- In Question 15 complete the line "Other" by indicating Year Abroad Program, Jagiellonian University, Center for Polish Langauge and Culture in the World.
- In Question 16 complete the line "Scholarship of the Government of the Republic of Poland" by indicating "Tuition waiver and stipend for housing and living expenses"
- In response to question 21, indicate whether you intend to participate in the 1st semester, 2nd semester or Full Academic Year.
- In response to Question 22, provide a well-reasoned essay (minimum 2 pages) detailing your reasons for applying to the program. Include your academic and career goals. Include your name, Year Abroad Program and a page number in the upper right hand corner of each page provided. Submit two copies of your essay.
- Attach copies of transcripts inclusive of Summer 2008 and any relevant certificates or diplomas related to Polish language courses/classes you have taken.
- Attach 2 letters of recommendation from professors. Recommendation letters should be in sealed envelopes and signed across the seal of the envelope.
- Attach 2 passport-size photos with your name printed on the reverse.
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here to view the timeline table for this application.
Scholarship Results: All applicants will be notified of scholarship decisions in writing in June 2009.
Updates to this page for scholarships towards academic year 2010-2011 will post with application materials in October 2009.
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