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Watch the latest interview with Ellen Kuras, an acclaimed American filmmaker of Polish descent - Recipient of the 2024 KF Pioneer Award

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Support Our End-of-Year Campaign: Help us Celebrate the Kosciuszko Foundation's 100th Anniversary in 2025!

Watch the latest interview with Ellen Kuras, an acclaimed American filmmaker of Polish descent. Last Saturday Ellen Kuras received the KF Pioneer Award in Washington DC

Marek Skulimowski, President & Executive Director of the Kosciuszko Foundation, nominated for the prestigious Jerzy Giedroyc Award

On this Giving Tuesday, join the Kosciuszko Foundation in our mission to celebrate and preserve Polish culture, education, and heritage

Celebrating Member Appreciation Month! Join us for a Chance to Win Exciting Prizes and Enjoy Exclusive Benefits!

Save the Date! The 88th Annual Dinner & Ball – Celebrating The Centennial Anniversary of the Kosciuszko Foundation

Discover Our New Membership Levels and Exclusive Benefits!

The Kosciuszko Foundation invites Polish and American companies, organizations, and entrepreneurs to join us as Business Members and enjoy exclusive benefits

Discover KF Family Membership! Introduce Polish Culture to Your Love Ones and Share Exclusive Benefits

Support Our End-of-Year Campaign: Help us Celebrate the Kosciuszko Foundation's 100th Anniversary in 2025!

Watch the latest interview with Ellen Kuras, an acclaimed American filmmaker of Polish descent. Last Saturday Ellen Kuras received the KF Pioneer Award in Washington DC

Marek Skulimowski, President & Executive Director of the Kosciuszko Foundation, nominated for the prestigious Jerzy Giedroyc Award

On this Giving Tuesday, join the Kosciuszko Foundation in our mission to celebrate and preserve Polish culture, education, and heritage

Celebrating Member Appreciation Month! Join us for a Chance to Win Exciting Prizes and Enjoy Exclusive Benefits!

Save the Date! The 88th Annual Dinner & Ball – Celebrating The Centennial Anniversary of the Kosciuszko Foundation

Discover Our New Membership Levels and Exclusive Benefits!

The Kosciuszko Foundation invites Polish and American companies, organizations, and entrepreneurs to join us as Business Members and enjoy exclusive benefits

Discover KF Family Membership! Introduce Polish Culture to Your Love Ones and Share Exclusive Benefits

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Founded in 1925, the Kosciuszko Foundation promotes closer ties between Poland and the United States through educational, scientific and cultural exchanges. It awards up to $2 millions annually in fellowships and grants to graduate students, scholars, scientists, professionals, and artists, and promotes Polish culture in America. The Foundation has awarded scholarships and provided a forum to Poles who have changed history.

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What we do?

Scholarships and Grants

Over the Years, the KF Has Transformed the Lives of Thousands of Individuals Through its Educational Programs

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For nearly a century we have been promoting knowledge about Poland, its culture, art, and history.

Culture

We organize events and programs dedicated to promoting Polish culture and arts in the U.S.

Science

The Kosciuszko Foundation promotes scientific exchange between the U.S. and Poland and recognizes scientists of Polish origin and ancestry who have achieved recognition in America.
$233k+ In Special Grants Awarded
607 2023 TEIP Participants
23,127 SM Followers
$2M Awarded in Scholarships in 2023
122 Scholarship Recipients in 2021
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The Kosciuszko Foundation is dedicated to promoting educational and cultural exchanges between the United States and Poland and increasing American understanding of Polish culture and history.

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