Victor F. Podlaski Scholarship

The Victor F. Podlaski Scholarship is awarded to one or more currently enrolled UW-Milwaukee students who demonstrate academic excellence and connection to Polish heritage or culture. This scholarship supports students at the junior, senior, or graduate level pursuing bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees. Eligible students must be of Polish ancestry, have studied Polish language, history, society, or culture, or have significantly engaged in Polish cultural activities. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and be enrolled in fall 2026. The scholarship is named in honor of the late Victor Podlaski and is administered through the UWM Foundation. Award amounts vary up to $3,000 per recipient.