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Dr. Marie E. Zakrzewski Medical Scholarship

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$3,500

deadline Due: February 17, 2027

Eligibility

Dr. Marie E. Zakrzewski Medical Scholarship, with an application deadline in February, offers one award in the amount of $3500. Location restrictions exist. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Dr. Marie E. Zakrzewski Medical Scholarship is awarded to a young woman of Polish ancestry for first, second, or third year of studies towards an M.D. degree at an accredited school of medicine in the United States. First preference is given to female residents of the state of Massachusetts. Qualified residents of New England are considered if no first preference candidates apply. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Selection is based on application completeness, recommendation of teachers and professors, academic excellence and achievements, applicant's interests, motivation, the applicant's essay, involvement in the Polish American community. Financial need is taken into consideration. Two letters of recommendation are required. Letters must be written on university letterhead and come from professors or teachers with whom the applicants have studied recently. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kosciuszko Foundation for more information.
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