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Adults at least 18 years old may submit an original English-language essay on assigned topics in modern Polish history for the Polonia Institute's annual competition. Essays must reflect original research and analysis, run 10 to 20 typed pages, and include a bibliography.
The first-prize award is $3,000. Additional monetary and non-monetary recognition may be offered, and selected essays may be published.
Email the application form, essay, and proof of age to info@poloniainstitute.net (cc mszonert@yahoo.com). AI may be used for research but not for writing the essay text.
The competition encourages scholarly work on Poland's history using reliable Polish sources.
The Polonia Institute Competition on the History of Poland awards $3,000 (1 winner).
The deadline is October 15, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Age 18+; Continuing or nontraditional; History; United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
Students participating in standard AIFS Abroad study or intern abroad programs who demonstrate strong academic achievement and/or community service may apply for the Cultural Engagement Scholarship. The award does not apply to customized faculty-led programs or virtual internships. Recipients receive up to $5,000 toward program costs. Up to four awards are available across fall and spring semesters. Complete both the scholarship application and the AIFS program application. Submit materials by April 15 for fall-semester programs or October 1 for spring-semester programs.
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