Scholarship holders 2024 – Rafał Brzoska Foundation

Laureaci konkursu stypendialnego
Rafał Brzoska Foundation

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  • Jan Bartkowiak

    An economics student at Minerva University, the most innovative university in the world, where he also explores the most intriguing applications of artificial intelligence in education and project work. He is the founder of the Econverse Foundation, which supports the development of entrepreneurship and future skills among Polish teenagers. Econverse has already supported over three thousand young Poles and is preparing for international expansion.
  • Julia Ciesielska

    A dance student at the Juilliard School in New York. In 2021, she graduated from the General Ballet School in Gdańsk. She honed her artistic skills during numerous international workshops, including B12 in Berlin, NDT Summer Intensive in the Netherlands, Arts Umbrella in Canada, Intensive Orsolina 28 in Italy, and BODYTRAFFIC Summer Program in Los Angeles. Julia was awarded the title of Young Dancer of the Year 2019 and a special prize from Ewa Głowacka during the Golden Pointe Shoes 2021. She received a scholarship from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage's Young Poland program in 2022. Currently, she continue (...)
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  • Hania Derej

    A composer, pianist, arranger, and conductor. She studies symphonic conducting at the Academy of Music in Krakow and jazz composition and arrangement at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Hania is the author of over 100 compositions, some of which have been recorded on seven albums. She began composing solo piano pieces at the age of 10 and orchestral pieces at the age of 13. Her works have been performed by the National Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra and other ensembles. Hania creates music in various styles, including jazz, illustrative, chamber, film, electronic, and pop music. She has won numerous composition awards, in (...)
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  • Paula Drozdowska

    A master's student in Space Architecture at the University of Houston, within the Sasakawa International Center for Space Architecture (SICSA). She completed her architectural studies at the Wrocław University of Technology. During her studies, she collaborated with the Space is More team on projects related to extreme and space architecture, including a lunar base project awarded in the Young Architects Competition organized by the European Space Agency. Paula also gained experience at the LunAres Research Station, where she coordinated the preparation and execution of 24 simulated crewed space missions. In 2022, she ser (...)
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  • Laura Gizicka

    A graduate of the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław. A sculptor and socially engaged artist, she has been working with clay for many years, exploring the therapeutic aspect of creativity in her art. Laura's works relate to working with emotions, the body, and the subconscious. Her latest exhibition, "Totems of Evolution," was presented at the City Gallery in Wrocław as the culmination of her master's thesis. She compared creativity to an evolutionary movement that underpins understanding. The young artist actively participates in many exhibitions, international symposia, and artistic activities, and she a (...)
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  • Szymon Jackowski

    Szymon is a student of the experimental mathematics class at XIV LO im. Stanisława Staszica in Warsaw. He has twice reached the podium of the national Economic Knowledge Olympiad, including once in first place. In 2023, he was selected for the Polish national team for the International Economic Olympiad, as the youngest Pole in history, where he placed 15th in the world. He will also represent Poland at the 2024 International Economic Olympiad. Szymon is also a laureate of the Entrepreneurship Olympiad and a finalist of the Computer Science Olympiad. He is a key team member managing the Econverse Foundation, supporting hi (...)
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  • Amelia Janiak

    Amelia is a medical student at Duke University/Duke Kunshan University, specializing in oncology and gynecology. She graduated from Stefan Batory High School in Warsaw. She worked as a volunteer at the clinical hospital in Łódź, where she conducted research published in "Fertility and Sterility". She participated in an exchange program at Yale-NUS College in Singapore, where she also conducted her own research. As one of 20 people worldwide, she was admitted to the UPWARDS program at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA. Amelia is involved in the "Digital Tools for Cancer Control Equity in China" pro (...)
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  • Magdalena Jarosz

    With the help of the foundation, Magda will be able to continue her studies at UWC Changshu in China. She is interested in computer science and quantum computing, developing her academic interests through programs created by organizations such as The Coding School and The New York Academy of Sciences. She helps others develop scientifically by leading the Girls Mean STEM project. She is a finalist in Girls Future Ready, and with her team and mentor Justyna Pelc, she sent a stratospheric mission to the edge of space. Magda is a laureate of the programs Jestem Liderką and University of the Best.
  • Zuzanna Kassner

    Interested in astrobiology, ecology, and plant physiology. She conducts her research on the application of nanoparticles in supporting plants during drought. Her work was accredited to the final of the Explory competition, which will take place in October 2024. She is a laureate of the Endeavour Scholarship competition and was part of the first-ever four-person Polish team that had the chance to participate in the NASA international space training at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Zuzanna is a finalist in the RISE for the World competition, meaning she is among the top 500 students worldwide (fina (...)
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  • Piotr Lazarek

    An innovator who quickly gained recognition on the international scientific stage. At the age of 16, he began working on an autonomous ion-selective analyzer, accelerating the process of soil testing. Two years later, he became the first and only Pole to win first place at Intel ISEF – the world's largest competition for young scientists. Piotr has presented his solution at conferences in the UK, Switzerland, the USA, Israel, China, and South Africa. After completing his education at a British high school, he was admitted to the prestigious Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology, where he studies Computer Eng (...)
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  • Martyna Łuszczek

    An economics student from Podkarpacie, she is involved in the development of new technologies. A laureate of the "E(x)plory" competition by the Advanced Technology Foundation, she invented the "Aquacollector" device for collecting microplastics from water bodies and the "Visible Gestures" solution for communication with the deaf-blind. She is a TEDx speaker and a presenter at global conferences such as EXPO2020 in Dubai. Martyna was featured in Forbes' "25 under 25" ranking and McKinsey's list, as well as on the "TOP100 Women in AI" list by the Perspektywy Foundation. Currently, she researches the impact of digital transfo (...)
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  • Pola Ochocka

    Pola is a two-time laureate of the Chemistry Olympiad. She was among the top eight competitors in Poland, allowing her to participate in the preparatory course for the Polish team for the 55th International Chemistry Olympiad in Switzerland. She won the National Chemistry Competition at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. Pola has completed research internships at the Faculty of Chemistry at Warsaw University of Technology and the Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences. She is the main prize winner of the Adamed SmartUP program, a scholarship holder of the Ministry of Education and Science, (...)
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  • Paulina Pietras

    A percussionist from Silesia. She is a multiple scholarship holder of the President of the City of Katowice, the Minister of Culture and National Heritage, and a scholarship holder of the "Young Poland" program, which enabled her to purchase a marimba. Paulina is a laureate of many national and international competitions, and a finalist in the "Young Musician of the Year 2024" competition. She will continue her education at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where she received the most prestigious scholarship offered by the university - the "Kenan Excellence Scholarship." Paulina dreams of promoting Polis (...)
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  • Agnieszka Płaczek

    A music enthusiast and saxophonist. She studies at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw and will be going on a student exchange to the Haute école des arts du Rhin in Strasbourg, France, next academic year. Agnieszka participates in many music projects, including the Warsaw Saxophone Orchestra and a year-long collaboration with the National Philharmonic, playing 250 concerts during 10 concert tours with a saxophone quartet. She is a laureate of many national and international saxophone competitions, including the National Music Competition CEA and the 10th Internationaler Wettbewerb für klassischesSaxophon i (...)
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  • Adam Siemiątkowski

    Adam completed the IB program at the 2nd Social Secondary School named after Paweł Jasienica in Warsaw. He is passionate about sciences related to biology and chemistry. Adam demonstrated his skills in the National Biotechnology Competition, where he placed 10th, and in the E(x)plory competition, where he became a laureate after co-developing an application to diagnose breast cancer malignancy. As a result of this project, Adam also became the youngest laureate in the history of the "School of Pioneers" competition organized by the Polish Development Fund. Additionally, Adam has a broad scientific background, having parti (...)
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  • Krzysztof Sosnowski

    A medical student at the University of Cambridge, where he earned a bachelor's degree in immunology and oncology. Krzysztof is interested in medical technology and management. He completed internships at thek European Space Research and Technology Centre and conducted research at the Sanger Institute and Imperial College London. Krzysztof coordinated collaboration between the Hematology Department at the University of Cambridge and the London Zoo, where he studied tropical animals. He currently serves on the main board of the Royal Society of Medicine in the UK and the MedTech Foundation. Krzysztof is associated with Cambr (...)
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  • Jeremi Chabros

    Physician, scientist, educator. Master's student in Quantitative Methods at Harvard. Graduate of Medicine and bachelor's degree in Physiology, Developmental Biology, and Neurobiology from the University of Cambridge. In his scientific work, he focuses on using computational methods, engineering, and physics to understand, predict, and improve clinical outcomes in neurosurgical patients. Author and co-author of 16 scientific publications and presentations. Completed an internship in neurosurgery and neurology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Recipient of prestigious national scientific awards, incl (...)
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  • Piotr Czupryński - HEART FUND

    Piotr is a student at Mechatronics Technical School No. 1 in Warsaw and a laureate of the provincial informatics competition and a finalist of the Junior Informatics Olympiad (OIJ). He has been involved in programming for four years. He created an online management and booking system for beauty salons. So far, nearly 2,500 visits have been registered, 900 end customers are using the system, and 6,000 SMS notifications have been sent. Piotr personally visited 150 salons to acquire his first clients. His application is highly rated by users. Piotr is focused on his goal of becoming a young entrepreneur.
  • Katarzyna Palowska - HEART FUND

    Katarzyna is a student at the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice, where she studies clarinet performance. She comes from a small town in Podhale. Despite starting her music education late, she graduated with distinction from the music high school in Krakow. Over the past two years, she has participated in many significant musical events. A scholarship will allow her to participate in music competitions.