Applicant must be an American citizen or legal permanent resident. Applicant must be of Polish or Polish-American descent and demonstrate his/her descent with a family tree.Applicant must be a resident of Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, or be a student at an institution in one these jurisdictions.Applicant must be a full time college student, currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States, with confirmed future attendance at an institution in the summer or fall semester of 2024. Students who have not yet attended college such as high school seniors are not eligible.Applicant must describe his/her involvement with the Polish community - past, present, or future.Complete application package must be received in its entirety no later than March 31, 2024.