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Polish Cultural Foundation of Clark Scholarships

Part of the Polish Cultural Foundation's mission was to establish a scholarship fund for aspiring and deserving students of Polish descent. Upon receiving an endowment from the Estate of Lubomir and Irena Zabilski, the Board of Trustees chartered a committee to develop a protocol to assure a viable system for awarding scholarships and to implement same. Subsequently other endowments and contributions to the fund followed.

Essentially, a committee of 11 was formed of Foundation Trustees and general membership to laddered 3 year terms. Of this committee 4 were identified as officer positions: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer and a Secretary, the remaining being members of the committee.

A policy for responsibly investing contributions received into government and high grade corporate funds was established. The number of scholarships awarded being determined by the interest or dividends generated by the invested principal as of December 31st of the year immediately preceding an academic year. No part of the principal amount may be used for scholarship awards.

Qualifying factors for consideration of applicants are that:

They have completed their freshman year of undergraduate studies.
They must be a US citizen or permanent resident living in New Jersey
They must be of Polish descent.
They must have a GPA of 3.0 or better.
They must be a full time student.
They must show a need for financial assistance.

In addition, the applicant must provide two letters of recommendation; provide a written essay on a subject selected by the committee and avail themselves to be interviewed.

After a review of all applications by the committee those candidates showing the most potential are selected for in-person interviews following which the committee determines who the scholarship recipients shall be.

2003 Application

Louis&Nellie Skalny Scholarship Awards For Year 2003
(Three awards of $1,000)

For the sixth consecutive year the Louise and Nellie Skalny Foundation is donating a grant of $3,000 to be used for three $1,000 scholarships in the year 2003. The American Council for Polish culture will administer the awards.

These scholarships are intended for students pursuing Polish Studies at universities in the United States and who have completed two years of college or university work at an accredited institution. The scholarships will be awarded by the Fall 2003 semester.

This year, the American Council for Polish Culture marks its 55th Anniversary of activity in the Polish American cultural community. ACPC is a national Polish-American confederation of 38 affiliated and supporting organizations and many individual members engaged in fostering an interest in our rich Polish cultural heritage; promoting the accomplishments of Poland`s scholars, artists, writers, and composers; and sharing an awareness of quality of the Polish contribution in the modem American mosaic. ACPC recognizes the importance of encouraging individuals to assume leadership roles in the Polish-American community. We believe that the Skalny scholarship awards incentives in that direction.

The deadline for students to submit their applications is May 3, 2003.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

Please submit the following information:

Evidence of your completion of two years of college or university work at an accredited institution.
Resume. Include a section on POLISH STUDIES wherein you list all course you completed for university credit or certification.
A letter of recommendation from a faculty member who teaches Polish subjects.
A copy of an academic project on a Polish topic in English that was submitted as part of a course requirement. Include the name, position and current address of the evaluator and his/her evaluation of the project.
A description of your personal involvement in the mainstream community intended to promote Polish history and/or culture or an appreciation thereof.
Proof of citizenship of the United States of America

MAIL ALL OF THE ABOVE MATERIALS TO THE ADDRESS LISTED BELOW SO THAT IT IS POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE MAY 3, 2001.

Mary Wiesen-Kosinski, Esq. Chairperson
Louis&Nellie Skalny Scholarship Committee
516 Josef Hoffman Terrace
Aiken, SC 29801-3363

If you have any questions regarding the above, you may contact Ms. Wiesen-Kosinski by writing to her at the above address, phoning her at 1-803-648-1589.

All materials submitted by applicants will become the part of the records of the American Council for Polish Culture and will not be returned.

		scholarships
	Polish Cultural Foundation of Clark Scholarships Part of the Polish Cultural Foundation's mission was to establish a scholarship fund for aspiring and deserving students of Polish descent. Upon receiving an endowment from the Estate of Lubomir and Irena Zabilski, the Board of Trustees chartered a committee to develop a protocol to assure a viable system for awarding scholarships and to implement same. Subsequently other endowments and contributions to the fund followed. Essentially, a committee of 11 was formed of Foundation Trustees and general membership to laddered 3 year terms. Of this committee 4 were identified as officer positions: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer and a Secretary, the remaining being members of the committee. A policy for responsibly investing contributions received into government and high grade corporate funds was established. The number of scholarships awarded being determined by the interest or dividends generated by the invested principal as of December 31st of the year immediately preceding an academic year. No part of the principal amount may be used for scholarship awards. Qualifying factors for consideration of applicants are that: They have completed their freshman year of undergraduate studies. They must be a US citizen or permanent resident living in New Jersey They must be of Polish descent. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or better. They must be a full time student. They must show a need for financial assistance. In addition, the applicant must provide two letters of recommendation; provide a written essay on a subject selected by the committee and avail themselves to be interviewed. After a review of all applications by the committee those candidates showing the most potential are selected for in-person interviews following which the committee determines who the scholarship recipients shall be. 2003 Application Louis&Nellie Skalny Scholarship Awards For Year 2003 (Three awards of $1,000) For the sixth consecutive year the Louise and Nellie Skalny Foundation is donating a grant of $3,000 to be used for three $1,000 scholarships in the year 2003. The American Council for Polish culture will administer the awards. These scholarships are intended for students pursuing Polish Studies at universities in the United States and who have completed two years of college or university work at an accredited institution. The scholarships will be awarded by the Fall 2003 semester. This year, the American Council for Polish Culture marks its 55th Anniversary of activity in the Polish American cultural community. ACPC is a national Polish-American confederation of 38 affiliated and supporting organizations and many individual members engaged in fostering an interest in our rich Polish cultural heritage; promoting the accomplishments of Poland`s scholars, artists, writers, and composers; and sharing an awareness of quality of the Polish contribution in the modem American mosaic. ACPC recognizes the importance of encouraging individuals to assume leadership roles in the Polish-American community. We believe that the Skalny scholarship awards incentives in that direction. The deadline for students to submit their applications is May 3, 2003. APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS: Please submit the following information: Evidence of your completion of two years of college or university work at an accredited institution. Resume. Include a section on POLISH STUDIES wherein you list all course you completed for university credit or certification. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member who teaches Polish subjects. A copy of an academic project on a Polish topic in English that was submitted as part of a course requirement. Include the name, position and current address of the evaluator and his/her evaluation of the project. A description of your personal involvement in the mainstream community intended to promote Polish history and/or culture or an appreciation thereof. Proof of citizenship of the United States of America MAIL ALL OF THE ABOVE MATERIALS TO THE ADDRESS LISTED BELOW SO THAT IT IS POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE MAY 3, 2001. Mary Wiesen-Kosinski, Esq. Chairperson Louis&Nellie Skalny Scholarship Committee 516 Josef Hoffman Terrace Aiken, SC 29801-3363 If you have any questions regarding the above, you may contact Ms. Wiesen-Kosinski by writing to her at the above address, phoning her at 1-803-648-1589. All materials submitted by applicants will become the part of the records of the American Council for Polish Culture and will not be returned.

Louis&Nellie Skalny Scholarship Awards For Year 2003 (Three awards of $1,000)

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

Louis&Nellie Skalny Scholarship Awards For Year 2003
(Three awards of $1,000)