Kosciuszko Foundation Exchange Program to the US
Grants and fellowships for Polish scholars, researchers and artists to spend 3 to 9 months at a U.S. university, with about $4,000 a month.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Research, Fellowship
Destination
United States
Funding
Usually about $4,000 a month for up to 6 months (fellowships, grants) or up to 9 months (teaching fellowships); dependents' expenses and publication costs are not covered; insurance is mandatory.
Eligible applicants
Polish citizens with an M.A./M.S. or doctorate
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Overview
Kosciuszko Foundation Exchange Program to the US is offered by The Kosciuszko Foundation for Research, Fellowship study in United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testStrong English, assessed at in-person interviews in Warsaw.
- Research proposal (500 words)Required
- Host letter from a U.S. institutionRequired
- CVRequired
- Diploma scanRequired
- Three recommendation lettersRequired
- Employment or doctoral enrolment certificateRequired
What this scholarship covers
Monthly living and accommodation support (about $4,000)
Included
Dependents' expenses
Not included
Health insurance
May be included
Usually about $4,000 a month for up to 6 months (fellowships, grants) or up to 9 months (teaching fellowships); dependents' expenses and publication costs are not covered; insurance is mandatory. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Polish citizen, or Karta Polaka holder permanently residing in Poland.
- International eligibility
- Poles living abroad, dual U.S.-Polish citizens and U.S. green card holders are not eligible. Applicants must qualify for a J-1 visa.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- M.A. or M.S. minimum; doctorate required for postdoctoral fellowships.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Polish citizens (or Karta Polaka holders permanently living in Poland) with at least an M.A. or M.S.; doctoral and postdoctoral candidates are preferred. A certificate of employment or doctoral enrolment from a Polish institution is required. US-Polish dual citizens and green card holders are not eligible. Fulbright participation is not allowed while holding the grant.
Applicant profile
- Polish citizens with an M.A./M.S. or doctorate
Study route
- Research, Fellowship study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Polish citizens (or Karta Polaka holders permanently living in Poland) with at least an M.A. or M.S.; doctoral and postdoctoral candidates are preferred. A certificate of employment or doctoral enrolment from a Polish institution is required. US-Polish dual citizens and green card holders are not eligible. Fulbright participation is not allowed while holding the grant.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Choose a category and secure a U.S. host letter
- 2
Submit the application on the KF portal by November 30, 2026
- 3
Recommenders upload letters by December 10, 2026
- 4
Attend the interview in Warsaw if shortlisted
- 5
Await notification by end of March 2027
Application timeline
Application cycle
Academic year 2027/2028: applications close November 30, 2026; recommendations by December 10, 2026; Warsaw interviews in February 2027; notifications by end of March 2027; grant period July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028.
The listed deadline is November 30, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
The Kosciuszko Foundation
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is November 30, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.