Year Abroad Program
Program Description
This scholarship supports semester and year long Polish language studies during academic year October 2011 - June 2012 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 2009-2010. 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 2009-2010 (PDF 445KB)
Eligibility
Undergraduate sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students and 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
Application forms for academic year 2011-2012 will be available here from September 2010 through January 4, 2011.
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.
- Complete the KF Checklist and 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 11 list your current address. If your current address is expected to change before June 1, 2011 include an alternate address where we may contact you after June 1st.
- 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 official transcripts inclusive of Summer 2010 and copies of 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. Xeroxed photos are not accepted.
E-mailed and faxed materials will NOT be considered.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
We recommend that your application packet be postmarked by
January 3. All materials are due on January 5, 2011.
If you have any questions please call (212) 734 - 2130 ext. 210.
Click here to view important dates concerning the Year Abroad Scholarship.
Scholarship Results
Notifications to all applicants is made in writing in June.
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