PACIM Board awarded the 2026 Rog Endowment Grant to Mark G. Dillon for the project “250 Years of Polish American Entrepreneurship: A Traveling Exhibit.”
The project includes research, the preparation of a series of live presentations, and a traveling exhibit to showcase the contributions of Polish Americans to the economic vitality and growth of the United States since the American Revolution. Special emphasis would be given to Minnesota entrepreneurs and business leaders, beginning with the first arrivals from partitioned Poland in the 1850s. Exhibit venues would include the Landmark Center in St. Paul; a Minneapolis venue of PACIM’s choosing; the Polish Cultural Center & Museum in Winona; and venues in Rochester and Little Falls. The presentations would also be recorded for a documentary video.
Congratulations!
The Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota (PACIM) established an endowment fund honoring one of its founding members, Chester Rog. The fund grants stipends up to $2,000 per year to individuals and/or groups who seek further professional growth in the study of the Polish language, art, and culture both locally and abroad and who are committed to using what they have achieved to benefit the cause of Polish heritage in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
Application process:
All application materials must be submitted by July 31 August 15, 2026.
Mail to:
Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota
Chair of Scholarship Committee
75 Fifth Street West, Suite 431
St Paul, MN 55102
Or e-mail to: office@pacim.org
Applications are evaluated by the Scholarship Committee and the PACIM Board of Directors. All decisions are final. Successful applicants will be notified no later than October 1.
Application requirements:
1. Applicants must be of Polish or Polish American descent or embrace a love of Poland and its culture.
2. Applications must be submitted by the due date.
3. Submit the name, location, and purpose of the event, class, and program for which the stipend is sought. Describe how participation in this event, class, or program will benefit the cause of Polish heritage in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
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5. For a personal application, submit a short biographical statement, including a brief description of your Polish heritage/descent.
6. Applicants must demonstrate their involvement in the Polish-American community.
7. Submit two letters of recommendation.
Successful applicants are expected to volunteer either in person or remotely at a minimum of one PACIM event.
Questions? Please contact office@pacim.org.