POLISH AMERICAN ARTS ASSOCIATION
of Washington DC

2013 Scholarship Grants

The Constitution of The Polish American Arts Association (PAAA) exhorts our organization “to support and promote the higher educational and scholastic endeavors of our youth.” In accordance with this stated Mission, the Scholarship Grant Committee announces the opening of the 15th season of the PAAA Scholarship Grant Program. New applications will be accepted through April 1, 2013 for a Scholarship Grant up to $3,000. Winners will be notified by the end of May, 2013 and will receive the grant at the PAAA General Membersip Meeting held in June of the same year.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Applicant must be an American Citizen, either by birth or naturalization.
  • Applicant must be of Polish or Polish-American heritage.
  • Applicant must be resident of Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia, or be a student at an institution in one these jurisdictions.
  • Applicant must be a full time college student, currently enrolled at an accredited college/university in the United States.

Factors for Consideration:

  • Academic and scholastic performance and achievements.
  • Volunteer involvement in the Community and Polish-American culture.
  • Significant and potential contributions to Arts, Culture, Sciences, or Medicine.
  • Career goals and how the PAAA Scholarship Grant would advance these objectives.
  • Financial need.
  • Submission of complete Application Package no later than April 1, 2013.

Please submit the following Application Package:

  • Official copy of High School and College transcript with the current GPA.
  • Letter of Recommendation from a faculty member under whom you studied.
  • A 600-1000 word essay defining your career goals and how the PAAA Grant might help you advance them. Examples of your work may be enclosed, but will not be returned.
  • Recent wallet-sized photo or .jpg head shot for PAAA publicity.
  • Application with non-refundable check for $20 fee payable to the PAAA Scholarship Fund.
  • Sketch of family tree demonstrating Polish heritage.

Application materials may be sent via hard copy or electronic media to PAAA Scholarship Chair by April 1, 2013.

Send hard copy and checks to:

PAAA Scholarship Chair
Wanda O’Brien-Trefil, Ph.D.
9413 Old Reserve Way
Fairfax, VA 22031

Send electronically to: wandaobrientrefil@verizon.net

Questions can be sent to the above email address.