Kościuszko Foundation - Tuition Scholarship

Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarship

You will receive a scholarship of 1,000 to 12,000 USD (about 4,600 EUR on average) for one academic year of full-time study. Master’s or PhD students for whom special funding is available may receive up to 30,000 USD (approximately 28,500 EUR). The funding comes from the Kosciuszko Foundation in New York City, which supports American students of Polish descent. The exact amount of the scholarship depends on your financial needs and on which foundation fund you are allocated to. You may reapply each year, but you may only receive this scholarship a maximum of twice during your studies.

Who can apply

• Nationality: You are a US citizen or hold a permanent residence permit (Green Card).
• Polish descent: You have at least one ancestor who was born in Poland and can prove this with documents such as birth certificates, passports or naturalisation certificates.
• Study level: At the time of your application, you must be in the first, second or third year of a Bachelor’s degree programme, or be a Master’s or PhD student.
• Where you study: You are studying full-time at a college or university in the United States. English-speaking medical schools in Poland are also eligible.
• Field of study: Any topic is eligible. Some funds focus on specific subject areas, federal states or cities, but you will automatically be considered for any fund for which you meet the eligibility criteria.
• Grades: Your average mark is 3.0 or higher.
• One per family: Only one member of your immediate family may receive this scholarship per academic year.

How to apply

You submit a single online application via the Reviewr portal. This application will automatically be considered for every scholarship offered by the foundation for which you meet the eligibility criteria. For the year 2027–2028, the application period begins on 20 October 2026 and ends on 1 February 2027. Your two letters of recommendation must be submitted by 15 February 2027. There is a non-refundable application fee of 40 USD, and you will be notified of the decision by 16 June.