Scholarship for Students of Polish Descent from Polonia of Long Island, NY

All applicants must:
1. Be of a Polish descent.
2. Have own or family membership of Polonia of Long Island, Inc.
3. Students who have been awarded two Polonia of Long Island, Inc. scholarships may not apply. 

1.Completed application
2.3-5 page typewriIen, double-spaced, original essay in English on one of the following  topics:
I.In your opinion, what kind of actions in Poland, Polish Government should take under consideration to help reduce climate change?
II.What are the Leaders of Polish Independence? Which one of them influenced you the most and why? 
Put your name and address information on the cover sheet of the Essay. (Do NOT put your name or any identifying information on any page of the essay.)
3.Provide official transcripts from all colleges aIended (copies will not be accepted) with a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA.
4.List and describe any extracurricular activities and other current interests.  Use an additional sheet of paper if needed.
5.Enclose two leIers of recommendaEon in sealed envelopes.  At least one of them must be on an institution leIerhead from a faculty member aIesting to your academic qualities. One can be from an individual of your choice who has known you for at least two years.
6.Please explain any special circumstances you wish to bring to the atention of the Scholarship Commitee on a separate sheet of paper.
7.Please enclose a self – addressed, stamped envelope to receive confirmation of your application by mail.

Please forward your complete application to:
POLONIA OF LONG ISLAND, INC.
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
314 GREAT NECK ROAD
COPIAGUE, NY 11726 
Applications must be postmarked on or before February 12, 2019

When calling 516-835-5056 please reference POLISH PAGES.