Year Abroad Program
Program Description
This scholarship supports semester and year long Polish language studies during academic year October 2012 - June 2013 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 the Kosciuszko Foundation. The Scholarship includes acceptance to the program, a tuition waiver and a Ministry stipend in the amount of 1,350 zloty per month for housing and living expenses. Additional funding of $150 per month is awarded by the Kosciuszko Foundation. Airfare to and from Poland is not included.
For an overview of the program please see the link "Polish for Foreigners 2010-2011. It includes an academic calendar, list of courses, information on housing, the university's grading system, and more. Pages 1-29 are in English.
Current catalog available
Polish for Foreigners 2010-2011 (PDF 445KB)
Eligibility
Undergraduate sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who are US citizens. Students who have Polish citizenship are not eligible.
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
Note: 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 the following materials:
- Complete the KF Checklist and the Polish Ministry of National Education application entitled Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange. Responses must be in English. Forms may be downloaded through January 5, 2012.
- Two passport-size photos with your full name printed on the reverse sides. Xerox and colored copies are not accepted.
- Attach official transcripts inclusive of Summer 2011 and copies of any relevant certificates or diplomas related to Polish language courses/classes you have taken.
- Two confidential letters of academic reference from professors and teachers submitted on university letterhead.
Application Notes:
- In question 11, list your current address and valid through date. On a separate line clearly mark and provide your permanent address. Changes in contact information occurring after the deadline date may be sent via e-mail to Addy@thekf.org or the KF address listed below.
- In question 15, complete the line "Other" by indicating Year Abroad Program, Jagiellonian University Center for Polish Language and Culture in the World.
- In question 16, underline Scholarship of the Government of the Republic of Poland
- In response to question 21, indicate whether you intend to participate in the 1st semester, 2nd semester or Full Academic Year. The first semester in Poland runs from Oct 1st through Jan 31st, the second semester from Feb 18th through June 30th.
- In response to question 22, attach a well-reasoned essay detailing your reasons for applying to the program. Include your academic and career goals. Minimum of 2 pages, double spaced. Include your name, "Year Abroad Program 2012-13" and page number in the upper right hand corner of each page. Submit two copies of your essay.
Please note that e-mailed and faxed materials will not be considered.
The KF cannot confirm receipt of materials by phone. For confirmation of KF's receipt of materials, include a self-addressed stamped postcard with your application or send a confirmation request via e-mail to Addy@thekf.org
Submit all materials to:
Exchange Program to Poland
Kosciuszko Foundation, Inc.
15 East 65th Street
New York, NY 10065
Tel. (212) 734-2130 ext. 210
Deadline Date: January 5, 2012
Notifications of decisions are made in writing and sent to the applicant's permanent address on or about June 15, 2012. A time-line for Year Abroad Scholarships towards academic year 2012-2013 is available here.
Please inform the Grants Department of any changes in contact information. Updates may be sent via e-mail to Addy@thekf.org
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Information posted below is for Kosciuszko Foundation's 2011-2012 scholarship recipients.
Click here to view a time-line of due dates for the 2011-2012 Year Abroad scholarships.
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