Toronto, 2010
CANADIAN POLISH MILLENNIUM FUND
GRANT INFORMATION
Each calendar year the Canadian Polish Millennium Fund awards
grants in May and October. Grant applications may be found on
the Millennium Funds website at
www.millenniumfund.ca. To be eligible for consideration, every application must be
fully completed, signed and submitted according to the following
criteria:
In May:
Applications made on behalf of Canadian-Polish institutions /
organizations / groups or individuals such as educational
institutions, cultural institutions, social and youth
organizations and authors of published books which deal with
Polish and/or Polonia matters: the deadline for submission is
April 15. All applications and supporting documents must be
received no later than the deadline date. Please do not send
applications by email, as they will not be considered.
Incomplete applications or applications received after the
deadline will not be accepted.
In October:
Applications for student grants: applicants must be students of
Polish descent who have completed their first year of studies
and are currently enrolled in a program of study at a Canadian
post-secondary educational institution. The deadline for
submission is September 15. All applications and supporting
documents must be postmarked no later than the deadline date.
Please do not send applications by email, as they will not be
considered. Incomplete applications or applications received
after the deadline will not be accepted.
In addition, the Millennium Fund administers seven distinct
student awards:
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The Dr. S. J. Biskupski grant is awarded to
a Canadian resident of Polish descent who undertakes studies
of the Polish language in Poland.
The deadline for submission is September 15th. All
applications and submission is September 15th. All
applications and supporting documents must be postmarked no
later than the deadline date. Please do not send
applications by email, as they will not be considered.
Incomplete applications or applications received after the
deadline date will not be accepted.
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The "POMNIK PAMIĘCI" grant is funded
by Bronisława Stanisławska in memory of her sons
Wojtek and Witek Stanisławski who were murdered in the
German concentration camp at Auschwitz. The award is
primarily directed towards students of Polish history at the
University of Toronto.
The deadline for submission is September 15th. All
applications and supporting documents September 15th. All
applications and supporting documents must be postmarked no
later than the deadline date. Please do not send
applications by email, as they will not be considered.
Incomplete applications or applications received after the
deadline will not be accepted.
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The Col. Bolesław Orliński grant is
awarded to a student of Polish descent (enrolled in a
professional pilot training program in accordance with the
wishes of the estate of Polish aviator and test pilot
Colonel Bolesław Orlinski. As stipulated, students of
Polish descent may apply by submitting the completed
questionnaire found on our website together with the
specified required documentation to the Canadian Polish
Millennium Fund.
The deadline for submissions is April 15th each year.
All applications and supporting documents must be postmarked
no later than the deadline date. Please do not send
applications by email, as they will not be considered.
Incomplete applications or applications received after the
deadline will not be accepted. More information on this
award is available on our website:
www.millenniumfund.ca
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In 2007, Zbigniew Czapliński, P.Eng.,
funded an award for students who enroll in a program of
study at a post-secondary institution. Applicants must be
descendants of members of the Polish Home Army (Armia
Krajowa) who fought during the Second World War.
The deadline for submission is September 15th. All
applications and supporting documents must be postmarked no
later than the deadline date. Please do not send
applications by email, as they will not be considered.
Incomplete applications or applications received after the
deadline will not be accepted. More information on this
award is available on our website
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Mieczysław and Joanna Stitski Student
Grant. In 2013 the Canadian Polish Millennium Fund acquired
management of a new student grant funded by M. Stitski,
bestowed annually to a student enrolled in second year or
higher studies at a post-secondary institution in Canada.
The applicant must be a member in good standing of the
Polish Scouting Association in Canada and actively engaged
in the Polish community. Recipients are selected by the
District Commissioners of PSA Canada and submitted by the
National Commissioners of PSA Canada by the deadline of
September 15th. Application forms are available from the
District Commissioners (Hufcowa or Hufcowy), and must be
submitted directly to the District Commissioners for
consideration.
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The Barbara Głogowska Student Grant of
$500.00, funded by the estate of Barbara Głogowska, is
to be bestowed annually to a female student enrolled in
second year or higher studies at a post-secondary
institution in Canada. The applicant must be a member in
good standing of the Polish Scouting Association in Canada
(PSA) Polish Girl Scouts organization, and actively engaged
in the Polish community. Recipients are to be selected by
the District Commissioner of PSA in Canada and submitted by
the National Commissioner of PSA in Canada by the deadline
of September 15th. Application forms are available from the
District Commissioner (Hufcowa), and must be submitted
directly to the District Commissioner for consideration
For Barbara Glogowski's Biography
For Barbara Glogowski's Photo
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Oscar Wojtal Leadership Award. In 2025 the
Canadian Polish Millennium Fund acquired management of a new
student grant funded by the family in memory of Druh Oscar
Wojtal, pwd., bestowed annually to a student enrolled in
second year or higher studies at a post-secondary
institution in Canada who demonstrates leadership skills and
potential. The applicant must be a member in good standing
of the Polish Scouting Association in Canada and actively
engaged in the Polish community. This grant, established in
Druh Oscar's memory, shall serve as an inspiration to future
young leaders of Polish scouting. Candidates are selected by
the District Commissioners of PSA Canada and submitted by
the Chief Commissioners of Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts
organization by the deadline of September 15th. One
candidate will be selected from each organization in
alternate years.
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The
Hm. Halina Sandig and Wędr. Irena Sandig
Award is to be bestowed annually to a female student
enrolled in second year or higher at a post-secondary
institution in Canada. The applicant must be a member in
good standing of the Polish Scouting Association in Canada
(PSA) Polish Girl Scouts Organization who demonstrates
strong leadership and mentorship skills and is actively
engaged in the Polish community. Candidates are selected by
the District Commissioners of PSA Canada (Hufcowe) and
submitted by the Chief Commissioner of the Polish Girl
Scouts Organization by the deadline of September 15th.
Application forms are available from the District
Commissioner (Hufcowa), and must be submitted directly to
the District Commissioner for consideration.
All completed applications must be mailed to the address below.
For further information, please contact us by phone, email or by
visiting our website.
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Canadian Polish Millennium Fund
Fundusz Wieczysty Milenium
3055 Lakeshore Blvd. W.
Toronto, Ontario M8V 1K6
Tel: 416 532 1921
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Website:
www.millenniumfund.ca
Email: cpmf@millenniumfund.ca
cpmf@kpk.org
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