Polish Studies

Polish studies, or Polonistics (Polish: filologia polska, or polonistyka) is the field of humanities that researches, documents and disseminates the Polish language and Polish literature in both historic and present-day forms.

In the United States, students taking Polish studies majors focus on the nation, current and historical inhabitants of Polish lands, both current and historical, and instruction includes a wide range of and humanities, such as culture, politics, and economics.

Academic activities in Polish Studies include conferences, workshops, and book publications by scholars who work and teach on Polish history, culture, art, and politics. The Polish Studies Association is part of the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies and facilitates "the exchange of academic information regarding Polish history, culture, arts, politics, economics, and contemporary affairs, and seeks to enhance contacts between Polish and Western Affairs."

The Departments of Polish Studies exist in all major universities across Poland, and in many academic institutions across the world. They offer students a range of academic programmes with Bachelor and Masters' degrees in the field.

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Scholarships for Polish Studies Majors

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

$34,000 Varies See Details

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The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

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$34,000

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The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed Scholarship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

Up to $5,000 May 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed Scholarship is available to graduate students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs whose activities reflect the importance of civic responsibility either through career choice or desire to use higher education to achieve specific goals shared by a community.

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Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed Scholarship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

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Up to $5,000

deadline

May 15, 2025
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The Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed Scholarship is available to graduate students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs whose activities reflect the importance of civic responsibility either through career choice or desire to use higher education to achieve specific goals shared by a community.

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Carl Abbott Fellowship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

Up to $5,000 May 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Carl Abbott Fellowship is available to doctoral students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs.

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Carl Abbott Fellowship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

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Up to $5,000

deadline

May 15, 2025
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The Carl Abbott Fellowship is available to doctoral students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs.

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Eye of the Eagle Wladyslaw Zachariasiewicz Memorial Journalism Scholarship

American Council for Polish Culture

$5,000 June 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The The Eye of the Eagle Wladyslaw Zachariasiewicz Memorial Journalism Scholarship is available to students of Polish descent and those who have a clear understanding of Polish culture and values. You must be pursing a career in journalism to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic merit, letters of recommendation, writing...

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Eye of the Eagle Wladyslaw Zachariasiewicz Memorial Journalism Scholarship

American Council for Polish Culture

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$5,000

deadline

June 30, 2025
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The The Eye of the Eagle Wladyslaw Zachariasiewicz Memorial Journalism Scholarship is available to students of Polish descent and those who have a clear understanding of Polish culture and values. You must be pursing a career in journalism to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic merit, letters of recommendation, writing...

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Leonard Skowronski Polish Studies Scholarship

American Council for Polish Culture

$3,000 April 05, 2025 See Details

Description

The Leonard Skowronski Polish Studies Scholarship is available to junior and senior level undergraduate students and graduate students of any level who are pursing Polish studies. You must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on letter of recommendation, academic record, and involvement in the...

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Leonard Skowronski Polish Studies Scholarship

American Council for Polish Culture

award

$3,000

deadline

April 05, 2025
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The Leonard Skowronski Polish Studies Scholarship is available to junior and senior level undergraduate students and graduate students of any level who are pursing Polish studies. You must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on letter of recommendation, academic record, and involvement in the...

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American Council for Polish Culture (ACPC) Study Abroad in Poland Scholarship

American Council for Polish Culture

$2,000 April 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The ACPC) Study Abroad in Poland Scholarship is available to junior and senior-level undergraduate students of Polish descent. You must have a have an ACPC affiliation by belonging to an ACPC affiliate or supporting organization, being an individual member of the ACPC, or being recommended by a member of an affiliate or supporting organization...

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American Council for Polish Culture (ACPC) Study Abroad in Poland Scholarship

American Council for Polish Culture

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$2,000

deadline

April 15, 2025
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Description

The ACPC) Study Abroad in Poland Scholarship is available to junior and senior-level undergraduate students of Polish descent. You must have a have an ACPC affiliation by belonging to an ACPC affiliate or supporting organization, being an individual member of the ACPC, or being recommended by a member of an affiliate or supporting organization...

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Nancy Chapman Endowed Scholarship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

Up to $2,000 May 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Nancy Chapman Endowed Scholarship is available to doctoral students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs who demonstrate financial need and show promise of accomplishment in an academic or professional career.

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Nancy Chapman Endowed Scholarship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

award

Up to $2,000

deadline

May 15, 2025
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Description

The Nancy Chapman Endowed Scholarship is available to doctoral students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs who demonstrate financial need and show promise of accomplishment in an academic or professional career.

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Humanities & Social Sciences Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, College of Arts and Science

$1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Humanities & Social Sciences Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship is available to students at Louisiana State University. You must be enrolled in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum 3.4 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Humanities & Social Sciences Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, College of Arts and Science

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$1,000

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The Humanities & Social Sciences Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship is available to students at Louisiana State University. You must be enrolled in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum 3.4 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Catherine F. Vuozzo Scholarship

University of Maryland, College Park - College of Arts and Humanities

$1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Catherine F. Vuozzo Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate liberal arts majors at the University of Maryland, College Park. Your selection for this award will be based on academic merit, financial need and an essay (2 pages double spaced) on the topic, "What does it mean to be an 'educated' person? What is the role of the...

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Catherine F. Vuozzo Scholarship

University of Maryland, College Park - College of Arts and Humanities

award

$1,000

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Description

The Catherine F. Vuozzo Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate liberal arts majors at the University of Maryland, College Park. Your selection for this award will be based on academic merit, financial need and an essay (2 pages double spaced) on the topic, "What does it mean to be an 'educated' person? What is the role of the...

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Undergraduate Research Award - University of Texas, Austin

University of Texas, Austin, College of Liberal Arts

$1,000 March 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The Undergraduate Research Award is available to full-time undergraduates enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. You must be a declared liberal arts major to be eligible for this award.

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Undergraduate Research Award - University of Texas, Austin

University of Texas, Austin, College of Liberal Arts

award

$1,000

deadline

March 31, 2025
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Description

The Undergraduate Research Award is available to full-time undergraduates enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. You must be a declared liberal arts major to be eligible for this award.

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