Polish American Club of North Jersey Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Kosciuszko Foundation

Introduction
The Polish American Club of North Jersey (PACNJ) Scholarships are available to eligible PACNJ members. Awards are distributed by the Kosciuszko Foundation on behalf of the PACNJ. PACNJ-funded awards support full-time study in the United States only.

Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarship
Separately, the Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarship provides assistance to U.S. students of Polish ancestry pursuing full‑time undergraduate or graduate studies. Award sizes range from $1,000 to $12,000. Funds from this program may be used for full‑time study at U.S. institutions and at English-language medical schools in Poland.

Limits, selection factors, and matching
- An individual may receive no more than two tuition scholarships during the course of his or her studies.
- Selection considers the completeness of the application, teacher/professor recommendations, academic record and accomplishments, demonstrated interests and motivation, answers to essay questions, involvement in the Polish‑American community, and financial need.
- Applicants are matched to specific endowed or restricted funds, which can include conditions such as field of study, state of residence, or other requirements. If you change your major, degree program, or institution after being notified of an award, you must inform the Kosciuszko Foundation Grants Department; such changes may require re‑matching to another fund and could result in award reassessment or cancellation if no suitable fund is available.
- Submit only one application; the Kosciuszko Foundation will consider you for any tuition scholarship for which you are eligible.

Eligibility — Tuition Scholarships for Graduate Studies
- U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents
- Of Polish descent
- Enrolled or planning to enroll in graduate study (Master’s or Ph.D.)
- Minimum GPA: 3.0

Fields and special fund priorities
All academic disciplines are eligible for general Kosciuszko Foundation tuition awards. In addition, the Foundation administers funds with particular preferences or restrictions for applicants in the following categories:

- Law and engineering students at DePaul University, and students attending non‑public colleges and universities in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
- Residents of Amsterdam, NY
- Residents of the Chicago, IL area pursuing MD, DO, DDS, DDM, or DVM degrees (Polish American Medical Society – Chicago)
- Residents of Chicopee, MA
- Residents of New Hampshire
- Residents of Connecticut (first preference given to applicants from Fairfield and New Haven counties)
- Students who demonstrate leadership, strong written and verbal communication, and active participation in school or community activities
- Students majoring in journalism
- Students majoring in physical‑chemical, biological, technical, and natural sciences
- Students majoring in dentistry
- Students studying medicine at English‑language medical schools in Poland
- Students majoring in engineering and medical sciences
- Students in applied sciences; medicine; music (including piano and violin performance, and orchestral studies); humanities; social sciences; architecture; medical research; education; law; art and fine arts; pharmacy; chemistry; accounting; business administration; banking; finance; and Polish studies

If you have questions about whether your intended program or residence fits a particular fund’s restrictions, contact the Kosciuszko Foundation Grants Department before accepting or changing a program of study.