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
- 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.
Applications are typically accepted in late fall through the first week of January each year and reviewed in February. Students graduating in December 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 $2,000
- Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
- Graduate Student Scholarships, College of Letters & Science, UWM Foundation Scholarships
- Deadline
- 01/06/2025
- Supplemental Questions
- Have you received any Polanki Award from the Polish Women's Cultural Club of Wisconsin in the past?
- If you have previously received any Polanki Award, what year did you receive it?
- Describe your exposure to, and/or familiarity with, the Polish language and Polish culture.
- List any Polish ancestors or other connections to Poland.
- In a well-written essay, discuss how your Polish heritage and/or your involvement with Polish culture has influenced your personal and academic development and what part you expect it to play in your future life course. Describe any special interests. Include specific examples.
- Please upload a copy of your most recent UWM transcript in PDF format. An unofficial version downloaded from PAWS is acceptable.
- If you are a graduate student, please also upload a PDF copy of your undergraduate transcript.
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