Polish American Advocates Scholarship

Dear Applicant:
Enclosed is the application for financial aid that you requested from the Advocates Scholarship Foundation. Please read the
eligibility requirements and instructions carefully and return the completed forms to us no later than October 15, 2019.
Your application will be evaluated on the basis of career promise, financial need, academic proficiency, community
involvement and an interview. Please be advised that you will compete with other applicants for a limited number of
scholarships. NOTE: IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN AWARDED A SCHOLARSHIP, YOU CAN SEND
SIMPLY AN UPDATED (UNOFFICIAL) TRANSCRIPT AND AN ADDENDUM TO YOUR PRIOR
APPLICATION DESCRIBING UPDATES TO FINANCIAL SITUATION, ACHIEVEMENTS, AND
INVOLVEMENT IN THE POLISH COMMUNITY.

BASIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
1. The following full-time students enrolled at fully accredited U.S. colleges/universities may apply:
- Seniors at the undergraduate level accepted at an accredited law school (note students deferring acceptance will
forfeit any scholarship, but may reapply at a later date);
- Graduate students pursuing a juris doctorate degree;
2. U. S. citizen of Polish heritage or documented legal alien of Polish heritage or affinity;
3. Good academic standing and documented financial need;
4. Student cannot be a member, family member, substantial contributor or a family member of a substantial contributor
of the Polish-American Advocates Scholarship Foundation;
5. Student must be a Chicago Metro area resident for at least 4 years prior to application (proof required);
6. Student must be able to attend an interview in late October and an Awards Presentation Ceremony in mid-November
of 2019;
7. From time to time, there may be other requirements that must be met in order to qualify for the various benefits
through this program.

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. All answers must be printed on the application in the spaces allotted.
2. Fill out Part I of the School “Verification” form. Ignore Part II but submit a copy of your grade transcripts
(unofficial is acceptable).
3. You MUST attach the following to your application:
a. Current photograph of yourself;
b. Copies of your (and your spouse’s, if applicable) most recent federal income tax return;
c. Copies of your parents’ most recent federal income tax return (only if you are claimed as a dependent on
their tax return);
d. Copy of your Alien Registration Card or proof of refugee status, if applicable.
4. Mail application and attachments to 53 W. JACKSON #557, CHICAGO, IL 60604 as soon as possible (email is
acceptable to regina@rathnaulaw.com).
It is important that you comply fully with all the requirements and instructions in order for your application to be considered.
The information you provide us is held in the strictest confidence and used exclusively for the purpose of evaluating your
qualifications for a financial aid award through the Advocates Scholarship Foundation Program. You will be notified
regarding the status of your application and whether an interview will be scheduled at a later date. If you have any questions,
feel free to contact us.
Advocates Scholarship Foundation Committee