The Poland Government Stefan Banach NAWA Scholarship is designed to support the socio-economic development of developing countries by improving the education and skill level of their citizens.
The scholarship offers fully funded opportunities for second-cycle (Master’s) studies in Poland, delivered in either Polish or English, and includes tuition waiver, travel support, language training, and a monthly stipend of PLN 2,500.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Poland
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: 36 Developing Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | PLN 28,000/Year Stipend | Travel Allowance | Language Training
- Deadline: May 8, 2026
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Scholarship Details
The Poland Government Stefan Banach NAWA Scholarship is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland and the National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) as part of Poland’s development cooperation efforts.
This program merges the Stefan Banach and Łukasiewicz scholarship schemes into one comprehensive opportunity for young individuals from developing countries who wish to pursue higher education in Poland. The scholarship aims to enhance global knowledge exchange and equip scholars with valuable academic and professional skills that contribute to the growth and development of their home countries.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be citizens of one of the eligible developing countries
- Albania, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Montenegro, Philippines, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, North Macedonia, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Nigeria, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Rwanda, Senegal, Serbia, Tanzania, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
- Not hold Polish citizenship and must not have applied for it
- Plan to begin a Master’s (second-cycle) program in the 2026/2027 academic session
- Have obtained a first-degree (Bachelor’s) no earlier than 2024, or be in the final semester and graduate by July 15, 2026
- Not previously obtained a Master’s degree
- Not have previously received a NAWA scholarship for second-cycle studies
Program Benefits
Selected candidates will receive:
- Monthly stipend of PLN 2,500
- Full tuition fee waiver at public universities
- Preparatory language course funded by NAWA (for Polish-track students)
- Travel allowance of PLN 2,500
- Opportunity to study in Polish or English
- Polish language and culture course (for English-track students)
How to Apply
To apply for the Poland Government NAWA Scholarship, interested applicants should:
- Visit the official NAWA website and complete the online application form via the Agency’s ICT system
- Select their country, study level, and preferred language of instruction
- Browse available programs and participating universities after clicking “GO”
- Proceed to apply for a suitable program using the StudyFinder platform before the deadline
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