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| About the Young Poland Foundation |
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| About the Eugene England Memorial Scholarship |
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Young Poland Foundation is to foster international cross-cultural understanding and international artistic, scientific, and professional cooperation by providing financial support for Polish students to pursue approved study or research in the United States.
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History
The Young Poland Foundation was created in 2003 to meet real need among the young people of Eastern Europe. These youth are faced with formidable economic and social challenges as their nation turns from a grinding, post-communist economy toward a new era of international commerce and competition. |
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| The Foundation?s President, Agnieszka M. Badger, received financial and social support herself from a generous couple to enable her to acquire her undergraduate and MBA degrees at BYU. Organizing the Young Poland Foundation is one way she has chosen to pass the assistance she received on to others. |
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Together with the other founders of Young Poland, Ms. Badger understood a grass-roots effort by people of modest means could do a great deal to contribute to the education of needy students from the developing world. The Young Poland Foundation is committed to the principle that one need not be wealthy to make a charitable difference in the world. Therefore, while corporate donations are welcomed, the Young Poland Foundation relies primarily on contributions by individual households to carry on its charitable endeavors.
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Organization
The structure of the Young Poland Foundation is consistent with federal guidelines for 501(c)(3) public charities. The Foundation currently has a three-member Board of Directors, with Agnieszka M. Badger serving as President. The organization also consists of two Fundraising Directors, for the east and west coasts, and fundraising volunteers. Over the next year, the Foundation anticipates expanding its Board of Directors commensurate with the organization?s rapid growth.
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How can I make a difference?
To support its charitable endeavors, the Young Poland Foundation relies primarily on donations by individuals who care about its efforts to expand opportunity in Eastern Europe. Each donation goes directly to the support of deserving students, selected based on the likelihood of their making a positive difference in their families and communities. Click here for more information about contributing to the Foundation.
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Why is the scholarship named for Eugene England?
Throughout his career, Eugene England demonstrated a sincere, ongoing interest in Poland and Eastern Europe. He was a vocal sympathizer with the Solidarity movement, manifesting his support by co-founding the Food for Poland program. Later, when the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was established in Poland, Eugene and his wife Charlotte prefigured the work of the Foundation by sponsoring the BYU educations of young Polish students, along with students of many other nations, even hosting the students at their home. Because of this dedication to Poland and because of his exemplary record of scholarly and personal achievement, the Young Poland Foundation is privileged to be able to name a scholarship in Eugene England?s honor.
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How is fundraising carried out?
As per the articles and bylaws of the Foundation, its Board of Directors may act as a fundraising committee, or may organize and oversee a committee composed of volunteers. The individual members of the board will be involved in solicitation of donations directly, and will also train volunteers, empowering them to solicit donations on behalf of the Foundation. Contributions will be solicited directly, over the Internet, and by selective mailing.
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How can I apply?
The YP Foundation is on hiatus until 2008. Please check back then for updated info on EEM Scholarships.
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Who is eligible to receive the EEM scholarship?
The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the Republic of Poland who has completed a program of secondary education roughly equivalent to that of a US high school. |
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| The applicant need not be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but must be willing to live a lifestyle consonant with the requirements of the Honor Code of Brigham Young University (or other eligible institutions) and the other several requirements of the University (or institutions) during the duration of the scholarship. |
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Beyond these requirements, there shall be no limitations placed on the class of individuals who are eligible recipients; specifically, there shall be no restrictions or limitations in the selection procedure based upon the race or employment status of the applicant or any relative of the applicant.
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Are contributions tax-deductible?
The Young Poland Foundation is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are fully tax deductible. You can follow this link to view a letter from the IRS confirming the Foundation?s public charity, non-profit status.
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When we receive your donation, we will send you a legal receipt for tax purposes.
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