PAC-MI Scholarships Application 2020-2021

POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS OF MICHIGAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC.

11333 Jos. Campau                                  Hamtramck, Michigan 48212-3038                    (313) 365-9400

APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS

 

GRANTS AVAILABLE (2020-2021)

MICHAEL & HELEN BEDNARCZYK GRANT

Available for Business Administration, Finance or Accounting areas of study.

 

CZECHOWSKI GRANT

Available for any major area of study.

 

FRANK & SOPHIA FILIPEK GRANT

No specific major area of study or criteria has been established with the donor.

 

JOZEF & REGINA MARCINIEC GRANT

Available for any major area of study, however, candidate must be proficient in the Polish language and actively participating in Polonia.

 

DANA WITKOWSKI GRANT

No specific major area of study or criteria has been established with the donor.

 

JOHN AND VICTORIA  KUSHEL GRANT

Available for a major study in the Nursing profession.

 

1. STANLEY A. OZOG GRANT

Available for a major study in Osteopathic Medicine, pre-Medicine or the Nursing profession.

 

EUGENE KRESKA GRANT

Available for a major study in the Engineering profession.

 

WALLACE AND JOANN OZOG GRANT

Available for a major study in the Religious Formation profession.

 

POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS OF MICHIGAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND ACCOUNT

Grants are established by the Board of Directors as funds are available.

 

CRITERIA USED IN EVALUATING CANDIDATES

1. Scholastic Average
2. Polonian Involvement-include the last two years
3. Community Service-include the last two years
4. Financial Need of Student
5. Thank you letter & Acceptance of Award

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• College freshman are not eligible for scholarship. Available for only full time students
• All applicants must be residents of Michigan.
• Application must be completed in its entirety.
• Verification of current grade point average must be attached.
• Verification of Polonian involvement must be included.
• Verification of community service must be included.
• Verification of financial need must be included.

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FOR TUITION AND BOOKS ONLY

Checks will be made out to the College or University.

Completed applications become the property of the Polish American Congress of Michigan Scholarship Fund. All information submitted on the application is considered confidential and will not be duplicated and only be discussed by the Scholarship’s designated judges and officers.

Your completed application is due NO LATER THAN APRIL 1 OF EACH YEAR

 

Completed application must be mailed or delivered to:

Polish American Congress of Michigan Scholarship Fund, Inc.

11333 Jos.Campau

Hamtramck, Michigan 48212-3038

 

A 501(c)3 Organization under the Internal Revenue Service

 

 

 

POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS OF MICHIGAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC.

11333 Jos. Campau                                  Hamtramck, Michigan 48212-3038                    (313) 365-9400

 

APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS

NAME: _______________________________________________________________________

 

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________

 

CITY: ________________________  ZIP: ___________   PHONE: (_____)________________

 

COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY YOU WILL BE ATTENDING IN THE SCHOOL YEAR

 

____________________________________________    Location: ________________________

 

AREA OF STUDY: _____________________________________________________________

 

How will this scholarship grant help you in pursuit of your degree?

 

 

 

 

In the last two years, which Polonian organization(s) have benefited from your membership?      How?

 

 

 

 

In the last two years, which organized volunteer, community or other group(s) benefited from your service?  How?

 

 

 

 

Any additional information, which may be helpful in reviewing this application, may be added on the back on this sheet.  For example: Involvement with the Polish American of Michigan Scholarship Fund, Inc. or the Michigan Division of the Polish American Congress.

                                                                                                                                

Your “Application Check List” must be included with your application. Attach all necessary information needed to evaluate your request for a Scholarship Grant.

 

 

Applicant’s Signature: __________________________________________________________Date:_____________

 

A 501(c)3 Organization under the Internal Revenue Service

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION CHECK LIST:

 

In order to receive consideration for a PAC of Michigan Scholarship Grant, the following must be sent:

 

 

_____  1. Completed Application.

 

 

_____  2. Verification of acceptance or attending College / University (ex. letter of acceptance,

transcripts, etc.)

 

 

_____  3. Verification of scholastic average (ex. test scores, transcripts, report card, etc.)

 

 

______ 4. Verification of financial need (ex. completed financial aid form– FAFSA), federal income tax

return form(s), other scholarships, 1098-T Form, etc.)

 

 

______ 5. A letter of recommendation from an officer of at least one Polonian organization.

 

 

_____  6. A letter of recommendation from an officer of at least one volunteer or community

organization.

 

 

_____  7. If you are applying for the Jozef & Regina Marciniec Grant, verify your degree of

Polish proficiency.

 

 

______ 8. Acceptance & Appreciation of the award letter within six months of the notification

of the award and addressed to the Polish American Congress of Michigan Scholarship Fund,

Inc.