Purpose
Enables American students of Polish descent to participate in SUMMER STUDY
offered by many of Poland's fine universities, thereby allowing students to
become more familiar with their heritage, rich culture and history.
Amount of Scholarship
Recipients will receive $2,000 toward transportation and tuition expenses.
(Subject to change.)
Requirements
Applicant must:
- Be an American of Polish Descent
- Attend an accredited School of higher learning
(entering junior or senior year at a college or university).
- Have an ACPC affiliation by:
a. belonging to an ACPC affiliate or supporting organization, or
b. being an individual member of the ACPC, or
c. being RECOMMENDED by a Member of an affiliate or supporting organization.
Application
Applicants must submit the following:
- Completed application form (get it here)
- Official transcript designating scholastic achievement
- Description of involvement in Polish-American community via ACPC or
other organizations
- Two letters of recommendation: one from an
ACPC affiliate or supporting organization, one from a professor
- In no more than 200 words, explain "Why I should receive the ACPC Summer
Study in Poland Scholarship."
Deadline
Deadline for 2009 awards will be announced in late 2008. Check back here.