The Drs. James and Wanda Trefil Scholarship is awarded to a qualified undergraduate student who is majoring in the natural sciences: physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, earth science, biochemistry, etc. This scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis and is awarded only for studies in the United States. Selection is based on application completeness, recommendation of teachers and professors, academic excellence and achievements, applicant's interests, motivation, the applicant's essay, involvement in the Polish American community. Financial need is taken into consideration. Two confidential letters of recommendation are required. Letters must be written on university letterhead and come directly from professors or teachers with whom the applicants have studied recently. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kosciuszko Foundation for more information.