SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR 2024 KF SUMMER STUDIES ABROAD ARE CLOSED.  

Lean more about the program: Wisconsin Study in Poland Brochure 2024

Each year since the summer of 2016, a private couple in Wisconsin has generously donated funds to the Kosciuszko Foundation for scholarships to  support Wisconsin students of Polish descent to study the Polish language and  history through the Jagiellonian University in Krakow.

The scholarship covers program fees for the following programs.

• Program A-4 (4-week course between July 1 and July 28, 2024; arrival day: June 30);
• Program A-6 (6-week course between July 1 and August 11, 2024; arrival day: June 30).

Program fees include: tuition, a Polish language textbook, accommodation in double room, meals, tourist program as well as cultural program and a non-returnable fee). The Kosciuszko Foundation pays program fees directly to the Jagiellonian University on behalf of Wisconsin Scholarship winners.

There is an application fee of $75 and scholarship recipients will be responsible for a report following the program.

CLICK HERE TO Apply for Jagiellonian University PROGRAM

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ELIGIBILITY: The following categories of applicants are eligible to apply for Wisconsin Study in Poland:

• high school seniors who are 18 by the first day of the program

• undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors

• graduate students

• American citizens of Polish descent

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

• minimum GPA of 3.0 or better

• non-resident Wisconsin students who attend Wisconsin colleges and universities.

APPLICATION PROCESS For Tomaszkiewicz-Florio Scholarships: 

1. Complete the 2024 Summer Study Application Form. Set aside about 30 -40 minutes to complete the on-line application form – the computer program will not allow you to save your answers, therefore you will not be able to continue at a later time.  Except when electronic service is not available, such as the remittance of official transcripts by some high schools and colleges, it is suggested that you submit your supporting materials via email.

2. Submit the following supporting materials:

• 2024 Financial Information Form

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

• Official  transcripts for the past two years inclusive of the Fall 2023 semester. The transcript may be sent in hard copy format or electronically.  We can accept electronic transcripts from on-line services such as Transcript Network by Credentials Solutions, LLC; Transcript Services at Parchment; eScrip-Safe; and from the National Student Clearinghouse. An official transcript is a transcript that is sent by the school or the above services directly to the KF or its Chapters. We cannot accept transcripts submitted by students.

• 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.  Please ask your recommenders to save their letters as Student’s Last Name-First Name-LOR.

• Essay/Statement of Purpose regarding why you wish to take part in the summer program will be two pages, double spaced, printed on one side of the page only.

Acceptable formats for photos include .pdf, .jpg and .jpeg; Acceptable formats for documents include: .docx and .pdf

WHERE TO APPLY:

If there is a KF Chapter near the high school or college which you attend, submit a .pdf of your on-line application form and your supporting materials to your local KF Chapter.

List of KF Chapters, contact info and Chapter jurisdictions:

• Chicago, IL –  area includes MI, IL and IN

• New England – area includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT

• Ohio – accepting applications from OH

• Philadelphia,PA – area includes DE, eastern PA, Southern NJ

• Pittsburgh, PA – area includes western PA, WV

• Houston, TX – area includes AR, LA, OK, TX

• Washington, DC – area includes DC area, MD, VA

• Buffalo, NY – Rochester and western NY, Buffalo area

KF Chapters review application and supporting materials and forward materials together with their recommendations to the KF office in New York City, where final decisions are made.

Scholarship Deadline*

April 12, 2024

* All scholarship applications, transcripts and supporting materials must be received by the deadline date.

Scholarship winners will be required to submit:

• RODO Data Processing Form – EU requirement

• Health Forms signed by applicant’s doctor
• Proof of Health Insurance
• Financial Form
• Credit Approval Form (optional)