Polonia Institute Historical Scholarship Competition

Despite being the First Ally of the winning coalition, Poland lost its independence as a result of WWII to the Soviet Union and continued to suffer under the brutal Stalinist regime for decades to come. To this day, Poland has not received any war reparations either from Germany or the Soviet Union and its successor, Russia.
- Adults aged 18 or older as of October 1st
- Essay must be in English, reflecting original research and analysis
- AI usage is strictly prohibited
- Proof of age required (valid document showing date of birth)