Eligible candidates include undergraduate sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 who are US citizens.

Selection is based on academic excellence, the applicant’s motivation for pursuing Polish studies, interest in Polish subjects and involvement in the Polish American community. Applications are reviewed and ranked by the Jagiellonian University and the Foundation’s Scholarship Selection Committee.

STEP 1:

Secure two recommendation letters and have your recommenders send them directly to:

exchangetopoland@thekf.org.

Requirements of a Recommendation letter:

• The authors should be the two individuals who can best speak to your ability to study in Poland; they should discuss your intellectual and professional preparation.
• At least one of the letters must be from an individual with academic rank of Professor (i.e. Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor).
• Letters should be addressed to the Kosciuszko Foundation Academic Advisory Committee.
• Anyone who serves as a recommender may not also provide the applicant with an invitation letter.
• References from relatives are not permitted.
• The KF does not accept recommendation letters after the application deadline, which is March 22, 2024.
• The letter may be submitted as a PDF file.

Recommendations sent by the candidate will not be considered. 

STEP 2:

Prepare the following supporting materials and have items 1 to 6 ready to upload to the on-line application form.  Item 7 needs to be sent separately.

Supporting materials include: 

Item 1 – A photo of yourself, which is suitable for publication such as a portrait photo or headshot which is 2 inches x 2 inches.

Item 2 – A scan of your U.S. passport ID page or a birth certificate.

Item 3 – A scan of your highest degree diploma and language certificates.

Item 4 – Curriculum Vitae (C.V.). The Curriculum Vitae describes academic credentials and demonstrates a record of scholarly achievements. When composing a Curriculum Vitae, it is essential to include:

• Education (universities attended, degrees earned, and dates received)
• Professional positions held
• Membership and activities in professional associations
• Professional honors, awards and fellowships

Item 5 – An essay on why you are applying to attend the program at the Center for Polish Language and Culture at the Jagiellonian University.  Your essay should be 2-3 pages.

Item 6 – $50 non-refundable application fee. At the end of the application form, you will be asked to make a payment via PayPal or debit/credit card.

Item 7- Submit official transcripts of credit for 3 years of academic work.   This document should have an official signature and stamp from your school or faculty. There are two ways you can send us the transcripts:

1. Mail transcripts to: Malgorzata Dymkowska, 15 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065

or

2.  Go to your student account online and request a Secure Electronic PDF Transcript be sent to ExchangetoPoland@thekf.org via their electronic delivery service. Secure Electronic PDF Transcripts must be sent directly from your college/university’s electronic delivery service.

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E-mail for letters of recommendation and questions:

 Telephone:  (212) 734-2130 ext. 413

 Deadline Date: March 22, 2024.

 Scholarship Notification: Results are usually available in early May.

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