Each year the Kosciuszko Foundation offers a number of scholarships to American students of Polish descent to take part in Summer Study programs in Polish language at the John Paul II Catholic University in Lublin or at the Jagiellonian University Summer Program in Krakow.

Scholarship covers tuition, a Polish language textbook, accommodation in double room (single rooms are available for an additional fee), meals, as cultural program.

The Kosciuszko Foundation pays program fees directly to the host institution on behalf of Tomaszkiewicz-Florio Scholarship winners.

There is an application fee in the amount of $75. 

ELIGIBILITY: The following categories of applicants are eligible to apply for Tomaszkiewicz-Florio Scholarships:

• High school graduates who will be 18 by the first day of their chosen program and undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors

• undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors

• American citizens of Polish descent

• legal permanent residents of Polish descent (green card holders)

• minimum GPA of 3.0 or better

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

1. Complete the Summer Study Application Form.

2. Submit the following supporting materials:

• Photo / Headshot. Acceptable formats for photos include .pdf, .jpg and .jpeg; Acceptable formats for documents include: .docx and .pdf

• Official transcripts for the past two years inclusive of the Fall 2025 semester.

• Two Letters of Recommendation from teachers or professors with whom you have studied recently.  One of the letters can come from an officer or supervisor of an organization or club in which you are active or for which you volunteer. Letters must be written on university or organization letterhead.

If selected for the Program the scholarship winners will be required to submit:

• Copy of a Medical Travel Insurance card
• Data Processing Form – EU requirement
• Final report within 30 days the KF Summer Program is completed.