Recruitment to the “Exchange to the US” program of the Kościuszko Foundation continues until November 15th. In the program, participants can gain knowledge and experience within the discipline of their choice, which they will use at work and during their studies after returning to Poland. Each year, we award scholarships and grants totaling more than $ 400,000. About forty people receive them each year.


Various forms of support are available under the “Exchange to the US” program:
• a scholarship from the Kościuszko Foundation for scientists, experts and artists – for post-doctoral research lasting from 3 to 9 months,
• Kosciuszko Foundation grants for academics, professionals and artists – for research in the United States lasting from 3 to 9 months,
• Kościuszko Foundation teaching scholarships – enable academic staff to conduct classes at American universities for up to ten months. Classes should focus on Polish culture and language. Scholarship holders may continue their research while on this scholarship pathway.

We kindly ask you to help spread the information about the program to potential candidates who want to develop academically or artistically in the United States in the 2023-2024 academic year. We encourage you to send a press release to individuals or organizations and publish ready-made promotional materials on your website and social media channels.

Who can apply for a scholarship?

Polish citizens or holders of the Pole’s Card who permanently reside in the territory of the Republic of Poland can apply for the scholarship, regardless of their sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.
Candidates must have completed a Master’s degree prior to the start of the program. They should also be able to communicate in English to a degree that allows them to actively participate in conversations, classes and events conducted in English. Scholarships are more often awarded to candidates pursuing doctoral studies or to more experienced academics.

There are no requirements as to the area of ​​interest in which the candidate wants to conduct research – what counts is passion and an original research idea.
Recruitment to the program will last until November 15, 2022. We invite you!

Please visit ☞ https://www.thekf.org/kf/scholarships/exchange-us/ and contact us by e-mail: exchangetotheus@thekf.org