Polonia Institute Historical Scholarship Competition

Despite being the First Ally of the winning coalition, Poland lost its independence as a result of WWII to the Soviet Union and continued to suffer under the brutal Stalinist regime for decades to come. To this day, Poland has not received any war reparations either from Germany or the Soviet Union and its successor, Russia.Scholarship Details• First Prize: $3,000• Additional monetary and non-monetary awards may be offered• Selected essays may be published by the Polonia InstituteEligibility Criteria• Adults aged 18 or older as of October 1st• Essay must be in English, reflecting original research and analysis• AI usage is strictly prohibited• Proof of age required (valid document showing date of birth)Application Process1. Research the given topics using reliable Polish sources (e.g., Polish Institute of National Remembrance)2. Write an essay between 10-20 pages, including bibliography3. Format: 12-point font, double-spaced, 1” margins, pages numbered4. Submit the essay in English by October 1st5. Wait for results to be announced around November 1stEighty years have passed since the end of WWII, the most devastating war in 1000 years of the history of Poland. Attacked by Nazi Germany from the West and the Soviet Union from the East, Poland suffered the greatest human, material and non-material losses among all the nations impacted by this conflict.