DABROWSKI FOUNDATION
formerly Knights of Dabrowski
PO Box 526
Itasca, Illinois 60143-0526
Email: info@dabrowskifund.org
Phone: 773-792-1800
DABROWSKI FOUNDATION FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIP
for Upper Class Undergrad or Graduate Level Students
Dear Student:
Thank you for your interest in applying for the Dabrowski Foundation’s Financial Aid Scholarship. Please understand that a limited number of scholarships is available. Preference will be given to students of Polish ethnicity. Awards are determined based on academic performance, financial need, involvement in the Polish community, career goals, and potential interview with members of the Dabrowski Foundation.
NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED: Up to 5 awards
POTENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD LEVELS: $3,000 - $5,000
BASIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Qualifying applicants are full-time students enrolled at fully accredited U.S. colleges/universities may apply:
> Undergraduate students entering their third or fourth year for the 2026-27 academic year
> Graduate students pursuing a master’s, doctoral or professional degree
- Student must be in good academic standing and exhibit documented financial need.
- Student must have permanent residence in the Chicago Metro Area for at least four years prior to application (proof of residency may be requested).
- Student demonstrates good character, a high level of academic achievement, community involvement/volunteerism.
- Student has exhibited interest/involvement in the Polish community whether by way of extracurricular activities or volunteer opportunities.
- Student cannot be a member nor immediate family of a member of Dabrowski Foundation, nor a substantial contributor or immediate family of a substantial contributor to the Dabrowski Foundation.
- Student should be able and willing to participate in an interview (in-person or virtually), if invited to do so by the committee.
- If selected to receive an award, student should be able and willing to attend the Dabrowski Foundation Annual Awards Presentation in the early Summer of 2026 (if held).
SCHOLARSHIP ADMINISTRATION
Scholarship awards will be paid directly to the educational institution for the benefit of the Recipient. The educational institution must agree in writing to use the funds towards payment of the Recipient’s Qualified Tuition and Related Expenses. If for any reasons, the scholarship is paid directly to anyone but the educational institution, the Foundation must receive a report on the progress of each Recipient of such scholarship at least once per year as well as documentation evidencing that the scholarship funds were utilized for Qualified Tuition and Related Expenses.
The Foundation shall require all Recipients to submit annual reports regarding the Recipient’s use of the Foundation funds and the Recipient’s progress toward achieving the purpose for which the scholarship was approved. Upon completion of the undertaking for which the scholarship was approved, the Recipient must submit a final report describing his or her accomplishments with respect to the purpose of the scholarship and an accounting for the scholarship funds awarded.
The Foundation will require each Recipient to submit to the Foundation a report of his or her courses taken (if any), grades received (if any), in each academic period for which a scholarship was awarded, and accomplishments (if any).
Such report shall be accompanied by an official transcript from the educational institution. The Recipient must submit this report to the Foundation upon completion of each academic period or other applicable period of time.
Please use the following link to review additional information: Scholarship Policies-Procedures
INSTRUCTIONS
- Clearly provide all answers on the application in the spaces allotted.
- Using the link provided, download and fill out Part I of the School Verification Form and have a school administrator complete Part II of the form and forward it to us by email to president@dabrowskifund.org with your name referenced in the subject line.
- Using the link provided at the end of the application, submit the first page of the most recent federal tax return showing annual Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) (with Social Security Numbers redacted) for yourself (and spouse, if applicable), as well as any parent/guardian claiming you as a dependent; if preferred, copies can be mailed to the address listed above.
- Using the link provided at the end of the application, submit a recent headshot photo – please limit size to no larger than 4"x6".
- Complete and submit the application electronically using this online form and providing supporting documents as requested no later than midnight of March 31, 2026. If necessary, the application can be printed and should be mailed with postmark no later than March 31, 2026, to the address above via United States Postal Service Regular First-Class Mail only.
It is important that you comply fully with all the requirements and instructions for your application to be considered. The information provided is held in the strictest confidence and used exclusively for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for a scholarship award for Financial Aid from the Dabrowski Foundation. Once scholarships have been reviewed, you will be notified regarding the status of your application and whether you will be invited to interview with the committee.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@dabrowskifund.org or by phone at 773-792-1800. We wish you continued success in your educational pursuits.
~Dabrowski Foundation Scholarship Committee
www.dabrowskifund.org
Dabrowski Foundation is a 501(c)3 private operating foundation promoting higher education