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International Scholarships for Polish Students
ASSIST connects exceptional students from Poland with top private high schools in North America through competitive, international, one-year scholarships. Our Polish-based Program Coordinator guides families through the application and interview process, and later serves as a valuable guide as they are expertly placed at a member school. ASSIST's global team also offers comprehensive cultural preparation and support throughout the student's exchange year.
ASSIST Scholars from Poland turn their scholarship year into a launchpad for university success, career advancement, and lifelong global leadership.
Upcoming Events
Please join Poland Program Coordinator Ms. Joanna Martyni for an information session where you can learn much more about our program and have your questions answered.
Virtual Information Sessions
- October 15. Email joanna@assistscholars.org to get the link for this meeting.
In-Person Events
Details to come.
Application Process for 2026/27 Scholarships
We are primarily seeking students for placement in U.S. Grades 10 and 11. We also have a limited number of opportunities for exceptionally strong applicants interested in Grade 12 or postgraduate positions.
The application for the 2026-27 school year is open. Follow the steps below to apply:
- Complete the online application and submit a copy of your academic transcript via the ASSIST application portal by December 1. A $35 U.S. application fee is required to submit your application. Shortly after, we will review all submissions and inform candidates who will advance to the next step.
- Those asked to advance will be required to submit three teacher recommendations, informal photos, and a short statement from a parent or guardian in the same application portal. Additionally, if your first language is not English, you will be invited to take the Duolingo English Test. These materials are needed as soon as possible, but no later than December 21. We will use these materials to determine our Scholarship Finalists
- Scholarship Finalists will be invited to an interview with members of the ASSIST U.S. team in January
- Finalists will be notified of the outcome in February.
To obtain additional information about the ASSIST program or to answer questions that are not found on this website, please contact the coordinator of the ASSIST program in Poland - Ms. Joanna Martyni, joanna@assistscholars.org.
To learn more about post-primary education in the USA, please read the information about high-school, available in Polish on the EducationUSA website.
English Language Testing
Scholarship Finalists will be invited to complete a Duolingo English Test.
Ms. Joanna Martyni will send you a prepaid test coupon code.
Once you have your code, please visit https://englishtest.duolingo.com/home and select:
- Try taking a practice test prior to taking the actual test by selecting "Practice Free"
- Return to https://englishtest.duolingo.com/home and select Purchase a Test
- Select Test Option 1 for a single test
- Enter your email address, country and postal code
- Select Apply Coupon Code in the box to the right of the credit card information. Do NOT enter your credit card information if you are using a prepaid coupon code from ASSIST.
- Enter Coupon Code
Interviews and Decisions
Scholarship Finalists will be invited to an interview. Interviews for Poland candidates will be held in January. A team from the U.S. will interview students in small groups. The interview is fairly informal and is a chance for us to get to know applicants better and help find the right school for each.
The Admission Committee makes scholarship decisions in January and February and will inform every applicant of the outcome.
We wish you luck and hope to meet you. If you have any questions, contact Program Coordinator, Ms. Joanna Martyni at joanna@assistscholars.org.
ASSIST Scholarships
Every ASSIST Scholar receives a scholarship for their year abroad. This scholarship grants each student access to a leading private American high school. In addition, students become lifelong members of ASSIST, forming worldwide connections and joining an extraordinary network of over 6,300 accomplished alumni.
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Estimated Expenses for Polish Students and Families
Expected Family Contribution for School Tuition:
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- Sanderson Scholarship: 0%
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- Lindfors Scholarship: 50% or less of full tuition
ASSIST Program Fee
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- Sanderson Scholarship: $9500 U.S. (need-based financial help for fees is available)
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- Lindfors Scholarship: $37000 U.S. (includes school tuition)
Additional Expenses:
For both scholarships, families are responsible for:
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- Travel and insurance
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- Visa application
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- Member school fees
Need-based Program Fee Reductions for Sanderson Scholarships
Private, independent American high schools offer tuition coverage (or part of it, depending on the type of scholarship received) for ASSIST Scholarship recipients. ASSIST has also acquired donors who support families in need by reducing the program fee.
ASSIST strives to meet demonstrated financial need and to make this transformative experience accessible to every deserving ASSIST Scholar, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Empowering Polish Students Since 2011
Our work in Poland began in 2011. Since then, many talented students have distinguished themselves at American private high schools, benefiting from the opportunities provided through our program.
To date, over 6,300 scholars from over 62 countries have completed this transformative exchange year in North America and joined our global alumni network.