Scholarships

The Richard C. Gorecki Scholarship Program is named after a longtime Member of PFA Nest 79, Southgate, Mich. Druh Gorecki passed away in 1994 and generously bequeathed a portion of his estate to the Polish Falcons for educational purposes.

Program

• Three $10,000.00 grants will be awarded if there are qualified applicants
• In recognition of Druh Gorecki’s Membership in Nest 79 and District XIII, additional funds are available if
  a recipient is a Member of Nest 79, or of another Nest in District XIII
  • Nest 79 Members—$1,000 Additional
    • For applicants who receive a grant
  • District XIII Members—$500 Additional
    • For applicants of Nests (other than Nest 79) in District XIII who receive a grant

Qualifications

• Benefit Member for AT LEAST FOUR YEARS in good standing with a permanent plan at least one year prior to applying.
• Minimum cumulative G.P.A. 3.0 out of 4.0 scale must have been maintained throughout their Sophomore year.
• The Gorecki Scholarship is only available to full-time students enrolled in an accredited four year public or private college or university who are at least a Junior. Full time post graduate students may also apply.
• Previous recipients of a Starzynski Scholarship are eligible to apply for a Gorecki Scholarship. Recipients of a Gorecki Scholarship will not be eligible to apply for a Starzynski Scholarship, or another Gorecki Scholarship (one-time only grant).
• All grants must be collected by the 2024 Fall semester.
• Recipients must be currently enrolled to collect their grants. The grant will not be awarded once the applicant graduates.
• National Dues must be current.

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The Dr. T.A. Starzynski Scholarship Program awards scholarships to deserving Falcon Members who are aspiring to attend institutions of higher learning.

Program

Four Grant Levels:

• Outstanding Starzynski Scholarship (Mary Kus) – $3000 Grant
• Falcon Achievement Scholarship – $1750 Grant
• Involvement Scholarship – $1250 Grant
• General Falcon Scholarship – $800 Grant

Qualifications

• Applications are open to young men and women who are qualified, Benefit Members of the Polish Falcons for a MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS.
• Candidates must be graduating high school seniors or presently enrolled undergraduates intending to pursue further education as a full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours) in an accredited two-or four-year college, university or trade school.
• Parents’ National Dues must be current.
• National Dues must be current (if over age 18).

Grant Level Requirements:

• Falcon Achievement Scholarship – This scholarship is for PFA Members who have been consistently involved in the Polish Falcons programs by participating in Nest, District AND National activities; and are involved in community service programs during their high school years. The Mary Kus Scholarship will be chosen from this category.
• Involvement Scholarship – This scholarship is for PFA Members who are involved in Nest,District, OR National activities and have been engaged in community service programs.
• General Scholarship – This scholarship is for PFA Members who have not been active participants in the Polish Falcon programs. However, candidates must have been involved in community service and/or volunteer programs.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) of 2.0 out of 4.0.
• There is no limit to the number of applicants from any one Nest or District.
• This is a one-time only grant, regardless of category.
• Grant must be collected by the beginning of the 2024 Fall semester.

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