From Polish American World:

Scholarship Money Available!

American Polish Council of Long Island announces that it will award a “Leon Young Scholarship” for 2009.

The application deadline is May 27th, and is fast approaching! More information and applications are available for download at the Council’s website or by calling toll free 1-877-455-4344 to request an application via U.S. Mail.

The American Polish Council of Long island is proud to support Polonian youth and help with their continued success. For more than 40 years the Council has awarded an annual scholarship to a deserving high school senior, and for the last few years has awarded two $1,000 scholarships to Long Island graduating seniors.

The Council invites all graduating seniors of Polish decent to submit an application for this year’s scholarship.

Scholarships Available!

The President of the Polish American Cultural Association, Joe Brala along with Chairperson Irene Wierzbicki, announced the opening of the Association’s application period for its annual scholarship award.

There will be a one time award of $1,000 given to a high school senior attending college in September 2009. In addition, the President of the General Pulaski Foundation, Michael Bibla, announces an $800 scholarship is also available.

To qualify for these awards, a student must be of Polish ancestry, well rounded academically and a responsible community minded citizen. For an application, call the Polish American Cultural Association at 516-883-5553 or Chairperson Irene Wierzbicki at 516-671-7081.