Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarships support American students of Polish descent for graduate level studies, such as masters and Ph.D. studies, at colleges and universities in the United States. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $7,000. Funding is only for full-time studies in the United States and English Schools of Medicine in Poland.
All fields and majors are eligible for scholarship funding under the Kosciuszko Foundation's Tuition Scholarship program. In addition, the Foundation has funds dedicated for:
Only one member per immediate family may receive a tuition scholarship during a given academic year. Awards are limited to two tuition scholarships per individual during the period of his/her studies. Applicants may re-apply for funding, however, scholarship renewals are not guaranteed.
Selection is based on application completeness, recommendation of teachers and professors, academic excellence and achievements, applicant's interests, motivation, the applicant's essay, involvement in the Polish American community. Financial need is taken into consideration.
Kosciuszko Foundation scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.
A complete application includes the following materials:
Notes Regarding Supporting Documents:
I - Submit the $40 non-refundable application fee together with the Checklist to the KF via USPS. Check and money orders made payable to the Kosciuszko Foundation are the only acceptable forms of payment.
Notes for students who wish to reapply for scholarship funding:
Students who are re-applying for scholarship funding will be competing against a new pool of candidates. Update all items except proof of Polish heritage:
Prepare the following before you apply on-line :
Scholarships are awarded based on the information you supply on your application form. Candidates are matched with appropriate funds which may specify or limits subject area, state of residence, and or other factors. A change in subject area, university and/or degree sought which are made following scholarship notification must be communicated to the Kosciuszko Foundation Grants Department and may result in re-consideration of your scholarship so that an appropriate fund can be found. If an appropriate match is not found, cancellation of the scholarship award may result.
Documents to submit on-line: A1- Application form B- Personal Statement/Essay F- Proof of Polish descent G- Photo H- Curriculum VitaePhone: (212) 734-2130 ext. 412
Application Deadline for academic year Fall 2022/Spring 2023:
February 18th, 2022
Scholarship Notification Letters for academic year Fall 2022/Spring 2023: will be sent in June 2022
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APPLICATION FORM (A1):
A green check mark within a circle indicates that your on-line application form (A1) has been successfully submitted.
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When the application period is closed e-mail us and ask to be added to the Tuition Scholarship mailing list. Include information that clearly illustrates your eligibility for this scholarship, for example: I am an American citizen of Polish descent and a first year student of law at DePaul University School of Law. I live in Chicago, IL. Example: I am an undergraduate senior expecting to begin graduate level studies in social work in the upcoming Fall semester. I live in Portsmouth, NH.
We will add your e-mail address to our Tuition Scholarship notification list for one year. Notification will be sent when the new application has posted and the scholarship application period has begun. Please add tuitionscholarships@thekf.org to your address book/white list/safe senders list to insure that the notification is not directed to your Spam folder.
For Fall 2022/Spring 2023 Scholarship winners only:
Kindly note that there is a delay with respect to individual contact concerning the next step in the process. Please add 2-3 weeks to the informational e-mail advice sent in late August / early September.
Application and Supporting Materials Accepted:
Each year from November thru January
Scholarships for Fall 2022/Spring 2023:
Tuition Scholarship Deadline:
January 31st, 2022. February 18th, 2022
Scholarship and Grant Officer for Americans:
Margaret Dymkowska
E-mail: tuitionscholarships@thekf.org
Phone: (212) 734-2130 ext. 412
TU22/23-Financial Information Form