Kosciuszko Foundation Year Abroad Program
Type  of  award:  Scholarship, renewable.
Intended use: For sophomore, junior,  senior or  graduate  study at 4-year or graduate institution in Poland. Designated institutions: Jagiellonian University, Institute of Polish Diaspora and Ethnic Studies (formerly the Polonia Institute, Krakow).
Eligibility:  Applicant  must be U.S.  citizen.
Basis for selection: Competition/talent/in terest in study abroad. Major/career interest in Polish language/studies. Applicant must demonstrate high  academic achievement.
Application requirements: $50 application fee. Recommendations, essay, transcript. Certificate of  proficiency in Polish, two passport-sized  photos  with full name on  reverse
side of each. Graduates must submit copies of degree diplomas , Polish Ministry of Education application completed in English. Additional information: Must have interest in Polish subjects and/or involvement in Polish-American  community.
Scholarship covers tuition  and  stipend  for housing and living expenses for one academic  year  or semester.  Airfare not included. Minimum  3.0 GPA.  Visit Website  for more information  and  application.  Applications  available from October  lto December  30.
Amount  of award:                Full tuition
Number of applicants:            12
Application deadline:              January 1
Total amount awarded:          $11,475
Contact:
Kosciuszko Foundation Year Abroad Program 15 East 65th Street New  York, NY 10065
Phone: 212-734-2130 ext.  210
Fax:  2 12-628-4552
Web: www.thekf.o rg