The next Polish American Congress-MI General Meeting will take place Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 6:30 pm at our office located at 2975 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48083. All individual members and organizational representatives are invited to attend.
“Polska Bliska Sercu 2025” Essay Contest for graduating high school seniors
The Polish American Congress- Michigan Division and Royal Eagle Foundation (a.k.a. Polish-American Congress of Michigan Charitable Foundation) invite this year’s high school graduates who successfully completed their senior year, are of Polish descent, and intend to continue their education at universities or post-secondary schools to participate in the “POLAND, CLOSE TO MY HEART” essay competition. For more information, visit our Facebook page (Polish-American Congress- Michigan Division). The essay contest is open until June 30, 2025. For further information, please call our office at (313)-365-9400 or email: office@pacmi.org
Thank you for your interest and good luck!
PAC-MI office open Saturday, May 31, 2025
The Polish American Congress-MI office will be open on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 8 AM to 8 PM for all those in need of assistance.
PAC-MI office closed Thursday, May 29, 2025
The PAC-MI office will be closed on Thursday, May 29, 2025, so we can attend the Polish Day Parade Charity Roast. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Office closed on Thursday, May 1, 2025
The Polish American Congress- MI office will be closed on Thursday, May 1, 2025. We are sorry for any inconvenience. We will re-open Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Application For Scholarship Grants 2025-2026
Application For Scholarship Grants 2025-2026 (PDF)
POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS OF MICHIGAN SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 🎓
The following grants are now available for the 2025 academic year:
MICHAEL & HELEN BEDNARCZYK GRANT
Available to students pursuing studies in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
CZECHOWSKI GRANT
Open to students in any major field of study.
FRANK & SOPHIA FILIPEK GRANT
No specific major or criteria required by the donor.
JOZEF & REGINA MARCINIEC GRANT
Available for any major. Applicants must be proficient in the Polish language and actively involved in Polonia.
DANA WITKOWSKI GRANT
No specific major or criteria required by the donor.
JOHN & VICTORIA KUSHEL GRANT
Available to students majoring in Nursing.
DR. STANLEY A. OZOG GRANT
For students pursuing Osteopathic Medicine, pre-Medicine, or Nursing.
EUGENE KRESKA GRANT
Available to students majoring in Engineering.
WALLACE & JOANN OZOG GRANT
For students entering the Religious Formation profession.
POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS OF MICHIGAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND ACCOUNT
Grants awarded at the discretion of the Board of Directors as funds become available.
📌 CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
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Scholastic average
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Polonian involvement (past 2 years)
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Community service (past 2 years)
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Financial need
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Submission of thank-you letter & acceptance of award
📄 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Open to full-time students only (college freshmen are not eligible)
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All applicants must be residents of Michigan
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Completed application form
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Verification of GPA
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Proof of Polonian involvement
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Proof of community service
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Proof of financial need
📚 Scholarships are for tuition and books only.
Checks will be made payable directly to the college or university.
📬 DEADLINE: MAY 30, 2025
Applications must be mailed or delivered to:
Polish American Congress of Michigan Scholarship Fund, Inc.
2975 E. Maple Rd.
Troy, MI 48083
Pisanki Workshop – Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1 pm
The Polish American Congress- MI is sponsoring a Pisanki Workshop in our office, 2975 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48083 on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1 pm. The instructor is Iwona Jedrzejczak. The class is No Charge – (Free will donations accepted). Those interested, please call (313)-365-9400 or email our office: office@pacmi.org Class limit 20 students.
Katyń/ Smoleńsk Mass Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 6 pm St. Faustina, Warren, MI
The Polish American Congress – Michigan Division and the Polish Scouting Organization of Michigan invite all of Polonia to participate in a Holy Mass offered for the intention of those Polish officers killed in Katyń during World War II, those Polish dignitaries who died in the plane crash in Smoleńsk in 2010, and for peace in Ukraine. The Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Bogdan Miłosz at St. Faustina Catholic Church, 14025 E. 12 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48088 on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 6 pm. The Filaret Choir and Polish Language School students will also participate in the Mass.
All are invited for cake and coffee after the Mass in the parish hall.
Polish American Congress-Michigan Division General Meeting
The next PAC-MI General Meeting will be on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 1 pm. in our office located at 2975 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48083. All individual and organizational members are invited to attend. For those who have not yet paid their dues, please do so at the meeting. Individual dues are $50.
Polish American Congress-MI 80th Anniversary Banquet
The Polish American Congress-MI 80th Anniversary Banquet is Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2:30 pm in the American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI. We invite all of Polonia and Polish organizations to join us in celebrating our 80th Anniversary. Adults: $90, Students (10-20 years) $60. Reservations taken until February 28. For reservations and more information: (313)-365-9400 or by email: office@pacmi.org Zapraszamy!