Graduate Funding Information Service

December 10, 2019

Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarship Program

Application Deadline: January 22, 2020

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 ranging from $1,000 to $7,000 are awarded on a competitive basis for one academic year. Funding is for full-time studies. Scholarships are for academic year Fall 2020 – Spring 2021.

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:

  • students who evidence leadership, excellent written and verbal communication skills and participate in school and/or community activities;
  • students majoring in journalism;
  • students majoring in physical-chemical, biological, technical and natural sciences;
  • student majoring in dentistry;
  • students majoring in medicine at English schools of medicine in Poland;
  • students majoring in applied sciences; medicine; music; humanities; social sciences; architecture; engineering; medical research; education; piano performance;  violin performance; orchestral studies; law; art; fine arts;  pharmacy; chemistry; accounting; business administration; banking; finance; Polish studies.
  • students living in specific US cities and/or studying at specific US universities. For a complete list of dedicated funds, click here.

Eligibility

Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis; general eligibility criteria includes:

  • United States citizens and legal permanent residents (green card holders) of Polish descent who are beginning or continuing their graduate studies and who have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Scholarships are awarded for full-time studies only.
  • Only one member per immediate family may receive a tuition scholarship during a given academic year.
  • Applicants may re-apply for funding, however, scholarship renewals are not guaranteed.
  • Awards are limited to two tuition scholarships per individual during the period of his/her studies.

For more information about this opportunity, including how to apply, click here.