Stypendia

Scholarship Programs

The Polonia Foundation awards scholarships annually to students of Polish descent studying at Alberta universities.

Application DeadlineNovember 1, 2026

Stypendium Rodziny Hedingerow

Hedinger Family Scholarship

Created in memory of Jerzy, Zofia, Kasia and Adam Hedinger

$2,000

3 scholarships annually

204 days left

Established in memory of Jerzy, Zofia, Kasia, and Adam Hedinger, this scholarship supports undergraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, and connection to Polish heritage.

Eligibility Requirements

  • 3rd or 4th year undergraduate student
  • University of Alberta or University of Calgary
  • Polish descent or active in Polish community
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident

Stypendium Prawnicze Waltera K. Mis

Walter K. Mis Law Scholarship

$3,000

1 scholarship annually

204 days left

Supporting future legal professionals of Polish heritage, this scholarship recognizes law students who demonstrate academic achievement and community involvement.

Eligibility Requirements

  • 2nd or 3rd year JD program student
  • University of Alberta or University of Calgary
  • Polish descent or active in Polish community
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident

Kryteria Wyboru

Selection Criteria

Scholarship recipients are selected based on a holistic review of their application, considering the following factors:

Financial Need

Demonstrated financial need to pursue higher education (Hedinger Scholarship only)

Academic Achievement

Strong scholastic record demonstrating dedication to learning

Community Involvement

Charitable and volunteer involvement in the community

Wymagania

Eligibility Requirements

Polish Heritage Connection

Be of Polish descent OR actively volunteer in Canada's Polish community

Alberta University Enrollment

Currently enrolled at the University of Alberta or University of Calgary

Canadian Status

Canadian citizen or permanent resident

Year of Study

Hedinger: 3rd or 4th year undergraduate | Mis Law: 2nd or 3rd year JD

Ready to Apply?

Applications are accepted until November 1st. Decisions are communicated by December 1st.