SENIORS ONLY
DUE: January 31, 2025
Online Submission Only
Scholarships will be awarded to students of Polish-American descent who are Rhode Island residents or who belong to a Rhode Island Polish-American organization, and are U.S. citizens. Scholarships are open to current high school seniors applying to an accredited post-secondary educational institution in either a two or four year program. Criteria for awards include academic achievement, extra curricular activities, community service, etc. The scholarship award is for one year only, and is non-renewable. Students must be present to receive the award at the awards ceremony on April 5, 2025.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
- High school senior of Polish-American descent who is a U.S citizen, a resident of Rhode Island and / or is a member of a Rhode Island Polish-American organization
- Academic qualification of “B” or its equivalent
- Official academic transcript, including rank in class
- Completion of this application form
- Two letters of reference sent directly to the Foundation to be received prior to the deadline of January 31 by email to [email protected]
- Two essays: 1. Student’s personal profile (minimum 100 words - typed), which includes accomplishments, activities in and out of school, SERVICE HOURS, future goals, and financial need. 2. An essay (typed) in your own words (minimum 500 words) - See application below for details of the essay topics for the current academic year
To access the application, please click HERE
For more information about the Rhode Island Polonia Scholarship Foundation, please click HERE