Scholarship Opportunities for Polish-American Youth from Polish American Congress Charitable Foundation

Scholarship Opportunities for Polish-American Youth from Polish American Congress Charitable Foundation

The Polish American Congress Charitable Foundation has opened competitions for two series of scholarships.
The Majer and Lakowski Families Memorial Scholarships
Available for full-time undergraduate and graduate students majoring in engineering or business administration.
Recipients must attend a public state university or college.
Amount of scholarship is equal to the annual state-resident (in-state) tuition.
Applications can be printed from the PACCF website or by contacting PACCF
Application deadline March 15, 2012

Richard Gorecki Scholarship
Applicant must be a citizen of the United States and of Polish ancestry.
Applicant must be full-time student enrolled as a sophomore, junior, senior, or post-graduate in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
Applicant must become a member of their local PAC Division or if none in their area, then a member through the National PAC. Copy of PAC membership card required with application.
Amount of scholarships will be between $500 and $1,000.
Application can be printed from the PACCF website or requested by contacting PACCF.
Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2012.

For further information about eligibility criteria and to download applications, visit the PACCF website at www.paccf.org. Applications can also be obtained by e-mailing to pacchgo2@pac1944.org , by telephone at (773) 763-9944, or by mail addressed to PACCF, 5711 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646.

In 2011, PACCF awarded 3 Mayer and Lakowski Families Memorial Scholarships and 33 Richard Gorecki Scholarships. Please share this information with our Polish-American youth and their families.

The PACCF is a 501(c) (3) tax exempt organization. The entire amount of your donation is considered a charitable contribution.