Tuition Scholarships for Graduate Studies Grant

Tuition Scholarships for Graduate Studies Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kosciuszko Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $12,000
Last Updated: February 08, 2026

Summary

The Kosciuszko Foundation offers Tuition Scholarships for American students of Polish descent pursuing graduate studies in the U.S. Scholarships can provide up to $12,000 for full-time studies, including master's and Ph.D. programs. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents with Polish heritage and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. This program aims to foster educational exchanges and cultural understanding between the U.S. and Poland, supporting various fields of study.

Overview

About the Foundation The Kosciuszko Foundation is dedicated to promote educational and cultural exchanges between the United States and Poland and to increase American understanding of Polish culture and history. Founded in 1925, on the eve of the 150th anniversary of Thaddeus Kosciuszko's enlistment in the American revolutionary cause, the Foundation is a national not-for-profit, nonpartisan, and nonsectarian organization. The Foundation's work reaches audiences throughout the United States, through its headquarters in New York City and its regional Chapters in Chicago, Denver (Rocky Mountain), Houston (Texas), Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Springfield (New England), Buffalo (Western New York State), Ohio (Cleveland) as well as through its National Advisory Council. The Kosciuszko Foundation is a membership organization, which is supported by contributions from foundations, corporations, and individuals who share the Foundation's mission of fostering the relations and understanding between the United States and Poland. Program Description 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 are up to $12,000. Funding is only for full-time studies in the United States and English Schools of Medicine in Poland.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. EligibilityCitizens and legal permanent residents of the United States must be of Polish descent graduate level studies (Masters, Ph.D.) GPA of 3.0 or higher.Only one member per immediate family may receive a tuition scholarship during a given academic year. Awards are limited to two tuition scholarships per individual during the period of his/her studies. Applicants may re-apply for funding, however, scholarship renewals are not guaranteed.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:Law and engineering studies at DePaul University and for studies at 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 for studies towards MD, DO, DDS, DDM, DVM degrees (Polish American Medical Society – Chicago); residents of Chicopee, MA; residents of New Hampshire; residents of Connecticut, first preference for residents of Fairfield and New Haven counties; 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 engineering and medical sciences; 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.