Slovak Language

Classes

The WPSCA is offering FREE Low Intermediate Slovak Language Classes for those with some prior knowledge. Classes will be held every Thursday beginning September 11 through October 30, 2025, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Kollar Club 3226 Jane Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203.

Instructor Božena Hilko, a native of Slovakia, is a veteran in teaching the Slovak language to children and adults. She was a high school teacher in Slovakia and has a master’s degree in Foreign Language education from the University of Pittsburgh. 

For registration, more information or questions, please contact Božena at bozi@comcast.net.

Scholarship: Summer Study of Slovak Language and Culture

WPSCA and the Stephanie Husak Scholarship Fund are offering a scholarship to study at the Summer Language Institute (SLI) offered by the University of Pittsburgh in conjunction with Comenius University in Bratislava. The 10-Week Program (6 weeks at Pitt + 4 weeks in Slovakia) will run from June 2 through August 8, 2025. WPSCA will award $3,000 to the successful candidate to go toward the costs of the program, including transportation, tuition, and room and board. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be a full-time college student
  • Must be of Slovak heritage
  • Must not have previously attended the program
  • Must be accepted to the SLI program
  • Must be willing to attend future WPCSA events to discuss your experience

No prior relationship with the University of Pittsburgh is required to attend the SLI. More information is available about the Slovak SLI program here.

If an eligible student has been admitted to another Slovak Language and Culture program or curriculum, it may be considered for approval by the WPSCA with prior permission.

The deadline to apply is April 30, 2025.

To apply, please complete the application and return via US Mail or email with required documentation.

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Completed applications should be emailed to Joe Senko at jtsenko@aol.com or mailed to:

WPSCA

2000 Cliff Mine Road

Park West Two, Suite 210 

Pittsburgh, PA 15275