Victor F. Podlaski Scholarship

The Victor F. Podlaski Scholarship is given to one or more currently enrolled UWM students who meet the following criteria:

  • Junior, senior or graduate standing in a program leading to a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree. Recipients must be enrolled in fall 2026.
  • Of Polish ancestry OR have studied Polish language, history, society, or culture OR significantly engaged in Polish culture activities
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

Students should also visit https://polanki.org/scholarship-information-2/ to explore and apply for additional Polanki scholarships from the Polish Women’s Cultural Club of Milwaukee.

The application period will open November 1, 2025, and close on February 1, 2026. Students graduating in December 2025 or May 2026 are not eligible since payment would occur after graduation. To apply, first complete the UWM general application.

Donor
The late Victor Podlaski
Award
Varies up to $3,000
Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
Graduate Student Scholarships, College of Letters & Science, UWM Foundation Scholarships
Deadline
02/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Have you received any Polanki Award from the Polish Women's Cultural Club of Wisconsin in the past?
  2. If you have previously received any Polanki Award, what year did you receive it?
  3. Describe your exposure to, and/or familiarity with, the Polish language or Polish culture.
  4. List any Polish ancestors or other connections to Poland.
  5. Please upload a copy of your most recent UWM transcript in PDF format. An unofficial version downloaded from PAWS is acceptable.