They are awarded on a merit basis to full time undergraduates or graduates who are American citizens or permanent residents preferably of Polish heritage.
Required materials:
Completed application
School transcripts
Detailed resume
An essay “Why should I receive the scholarship” (200-400 words)
An article (up to 700 words) on any subject about Poland
Three original recommendation letters from teachers or others familiar with the academic background and applicant’s plans for the future. These letters must be originals on letterhead stationery, signed and mailed by faculty directly to the Institute. No copies, faxes or unsigned letters will be accepted.
$10.00 check or money order as a non-refundable processing fee
ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS MUST BE IN OUR OFFICES NO LATER THAN APRIL 20, 2009, NO EXCEPTIONS. The decisions will be made after AUGUST 24, 2009. All applicants will be notified by mail of their status as soon as possible after that date. If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Scholarship applications may be obtained by downloading them from the Internet at www.ampolinstitute.org or by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a request to
Scholarship Applications
The American Institute of Polish Culture
1440 79th Street Causeway, Suite 117
Miami, FL 33141-3555
For more information call (305) 864-2349 or e-mail [email protected]
About the Harriet Irsay Scholarship Grant
Ms. Harriet Irsay, Polish herself (born Jadwiga Pogorzelski) had been on the Board of Directors of the American Institute of Polish Culture, Inc. in Miami, Florida since its beginning in 1972.
She passed away in July of 2008.
In 1992, she established the scholarship fund. Irsay, whose family has owned the football team Indianapolis Colts since the 1970’s, has been funding many charitable causes. This one is a tribute to her roots. “I wanted to give something to people of Polish descent, so they would be able to improve themselves through education,” Irsay said. “We should help our own people, just like other nations help their students.”
The Harriet Irsay Scholarship Fund awards grants to American students, preferably of Polish heritage who wish to continue their education after high school. With an eye toward the future and toward the distribution of information regarding Polish culture, history and people as well as Polonia everywhere, the grants are given to students majoring in various academic disciplines. Since the launching of the scholarship program, over 175 students from around the country have received grants of $1,000 each.
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Ula Furman | Assistant to the President|
The American Institute of Polish Culture
1440 79th Street Causeway, Suite 117
Miami, Florida 33141
Phone: (305) 864-2349
Fax: (305) 865-5150
E-mail: [email protected]
Visit us online at: http://www.ampolinstitute.org/