The Polish Junior League to award scholarships

Date: 2/7/2011

LUDLOW — The Polish Junior League (PJL) of Massachusetts has announced that it will be awarding scholarships again this year.

Scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students and one scholarship will be granted to a graduate or returning student.

To be eligible, persons must meet the following criteria:

Undergraduate scholarships: must be of Polish heritage; must be in second year or higher in an accredited college, university or diploma nursing school; must have a permanent address in Western Massachusetts; must have never received a scholarship from the PJL of Massachusetts.

Graduate or non-traditional student—Josephine Karwoski Memorial Scholarship: must be female and of Polish heritage; must be currently enrolled or accepted to a graduate degree program, or a non-traditional student returning as an undergraduate student in an accredited institution; must have a permanent address in Western Massachusetts.

Selection is based upon financial need and academic achievement.

To request an application, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and your written request to: PJL Scholarship Chairperson, 638 West St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Requests will be processed within two weeks.

For more information contact Wilhelmina Ostronski, PJL scholarship chairperson at 589-9250.