Harriet Irsay Scholarship
American Institute of Polish Culture
Award: $1000 – $1000
Deadline: June 30.
To provide students who are preferably of polish decent or interested in polish related issues. Qualifications: Applicants must be attending university full-time in the US, all majors are considered, scholarships are awarded on a merit basis to full time undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, preferably of polish descent or interested in polish related issues. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the Committee criteria. How to apply: Applicants must submit the online application form; original school transcript(s) sent directly from the school (US only); a detailed resume or CV; an essay titled "Why I Should Receive the Scholarship" (200–400 words); an original article written by the applicant on any subject about Poland (up to 700 words); three original recommendation letters from teachers or others familiar with the applicant’s academic background and future plans; emailed letters must be sent from the recommender’s business email address and must include contact information, signature, and letter date. Focus: Communications; Education; History; International affairs and relations; Journalism; Liberal arts; Media arts; Polish studies; Public relations.