The Drs. James and Wanda Trefil Science Scholarship from The Kosciuszko Foundation

The Drs. James and Wanda Trefil Science Scholarship of $5,000 is awarded to a qualified undergraduate student who is majoring in the Natural Sciences: physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, earth science, etc. One $5,000 scholarship is available for full-time studies in the United States. Funding is for academic year September 2020 - May 2021.

Eligibility: United States citizens of Polish descent and legal permanent residents (green card holders) of Polish descent who have a minimum GPA of 3.5. Candidates may be undergraduate freshmen, undergraduate sophomores and undergraduate juniors at the time of application. Only one member per immediate family may receive a tuition scholarship during a given academic year. This scholarship is not renewable; a candidate may receive this scholarship only once.

Selection is based on application completeness, recommendation of teachers and professors, academic excellence and achievements, applicant's interests and motivation, the applicant's essay,  involvement in the Polish American community. Financial need is taken into consideration. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Applicants will be notified of results in June.

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Founded in 1925, the Kosciuszko Foundation promotes closer ties between Poland and the United States through educational, scientific and cultural exchanges. It awards up to $1 million annually in fellowships and grants to graduate students, scholars, scientists, professionals, and artists, and promotes Polish culture in America. The Foundation has awarded scholarships and provided a forum to Poles who have changed history.