Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarships

U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents of Polish descent enrolled full time at accredited U.S. colleges or universities may apply through a single portal for undergraduate or graduate tuition scholarships. One primary scholarship is selected on the form, but the application is automatically reviewed for all matching named funds.

Undergraduate awards range from $1,000 to $12,000; graduate awards vary by fund. The 2026-27 cycle closed with next opening October 2026.

Online application due February 1; recommendation letters due February 15. $40 non-refundable fee. Decisions emailed by June 16.

The Kosciuszko Foundation, founded in 1925, is the leading U.S. organization supporting Polish-American educational exchange and tuition aid.