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PAJ Foundation Accepting Applications for 2024-2025 Kamylla and Czeslaw Kaszuba Scholarship

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Ry  ·  May 27, 2024
PAJ Foundation Accepting Applications for 2024-2025  Kamylla and Czeslaw Kaszuba Scholarship
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The Polish American Journal Foundation (PAJF) is currently accepting applications for its 2024–25 Kamylla and Czeslaw Kaszuba Scholarships for college students of Polish or Polish American descent. The $1,500 scholarship and second place $500 scholarship are available to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students.

Applications will be accepted until August 31, 2024. The winner will be announced on September 30, 2024. Funds will be disbursed to the winner upon proof of full-time studies at an accredited institution.

To be eligible, the applicant must:

•     be an American citizen, either by birth or naturalization.

•     be of Polish or Polish American ancestry.

•     be a full-time college student, currently enrolled at an accredited college/university in the United States, with confirmed future attendance at an institution in the fall of 2024.

•     describe his/her involvement with the Polish community — past, present, or future.

The complete application package must be received in its entirety no later than August 31, 2024.

There is no application fee.

Factors for consideration include (in order of importance):

•     a demonstrated interest and involvement in Polish American cultural activities with plans to advance those interests.

•     significant and potential contributions (academic, cultural, scientific, civic), open to all career fields.

•     academic and scholastic performance and achievements as demonstrated in application materials provided for examination.

The complete application package can be downloaded from Polish American Journal’s website by following the links to the Polish American Journal Foundation and the Scholarship Application.

The Polish American Journal Foundation (PAJF), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was established in 2014 to promote Polish and Polish American culture and traditions among members of the public and other Polish and Polish American groups. Membership in the PAJF is open to all. Donations are accepted in any amount. All donations will be ac­knowledged and may be used as charitable contributions on your tax return.

For more information, or to donate, call, write, or email: PAJF 2024-25 Scholarship, P.O. Box 271, North Boston, NY 14110-0271; email: [email protected]; (716) 312-8088 or (800) 422-1275.

To download an application, visit:  http://www.polamjournal.com/PAJF.html

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The Polish American Journal Foundation (PAJF) is currently accepting applications for its 2024-25 Kamylla and Czeslaw Kaszuba Scholarship for college students of Polish or Polish American descent. The $1,500 scholarship and second place $500 scholarship are available to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students.

For requirements and an application, visit http://www.polamjournal.com/PAJF.html

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