The Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies (CREES) welcomes applications for the George C. Jerkovich Award and the Jarosewycz Family Scholarship.

The George C. Jerkovich Award amount is $1,250 per semester (fall 2024 and spring 2025) and is paid directly to KU Student Account Services.

The Jarosewycz Family Scholarship is in the amount of $2,000 for the study of Ukrainian (UKRA) 104 in fall 2024 and is also paid directly to KU Student Account Services.

The deadline to apply for either of these awards is August 12, 2024.

If you have any questions about CREES scholarships and aid, please contact CREES. For general scholarship and aid questions, please contact the Financial Aid & Scholarship department.

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To be considered for either of the CREES awards listed below, please upload your resume or CV.

To be considered for either of the CREES awards listed below, please upload your transcript (unofficial or official).

1. The Jarosewycz Family Fund

Established by CREES donor Peter Jarosewycz, the Jarosewycz Family Scholarship is awarded to students engaged in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (REES) and have strong interests in Ukrainian Studies. The award is paid directly to KU Student Account Services and is applied towards the tuition of Ukrainian language classes. Any KU student is eligible and all are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to students pursuing a REES concentration in the Department of Slavic, German and Eurasian Studies. No previous knowledge of a foreign language is required. Incoming Freshmen will be given special priority.

To receive the award, students must:

Enroll in Elementary Ukrainian (UKRA 104).
Commit to enrolling in further Ukrainian classes (UKRA 204/208 or more advanced level classes) the year following the award period.

Would you like to apply for the Jarosewycz Family Scholarship?

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Please include a 250-word statement that explains why you are applying for the Jarosewycz Family Scholarship. In your statement, mention which Ukrainian language courses you have taken so far, which Ukrainian language courses you are currently enrolled in, and which Ukrainian language courses in 2024-2025 you intend to enroll in. Please also write about your long-term goals and how the study of Ukrainian language fits into your plans. You are also encouraged to talk about Ukraine-related content courses you have taken so far or intend to take in the future.

2. George C. Jerkovich Award

Established by CREES donor George C. Jerkovich and awarded to both undergraduate and graduate students, this award is intended for those who have shown a strong dedication to the study of Southeast Europe and the Former Yugoslavia and/or the study of Bosnian/Croatian/Montenegrin/Serbian language (BCMS). The award amount is $1,250 per semester and is paid directly to KU Student Account Services.

Would you like to apply for the George C. Jerkovich Award?

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No

Please include a 250-word statement that explains why you are applying for the George C. Jerkovich Award. Please talk about which BCMS language courses you have taken so far and which BCMS language courses you intend to take in AY 2024-2025. Please also talk about any Southeast Europe and the Former Yugoslavia-related content courses you have taken and/or intend to take. Make sure to explain your long-term goals and how the study of BCMS and/or the study of Southeast Europe and the Former Yugoslavia fits into your plans.