Poland NAWA Banach Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded Master’s Degree)
The Poland NAWA Banach Scholarships 2026 provide an outstanding opportunity for international students from developing countries to pursue a fully funded master’s degree in Europe. Officially known as the Prof. Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme, this initiative is administered by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
This prestigious programme enables students from 37 eligible countries to study at public universities in Poland, starting from the 2026/27 academic year.
Degree Level
- Master’s Degree (Second-cycle studies)
- Optional one-year preparatory course in Polish language
Available Subjects
The scholarship supports a broad range of academic disciplines, including:
- Engineering and Technical Sciences
- Agriculture and Natural Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Environmental Studies
- Social Sciences (selected programmes)
Note: Priority is given to development-focused fields.
Benefits
The NAWA Banach Scholarship is fully funded and offers:
- Monthly stipend of PLN 2,500
- Full tuition fee waiver at public universities
- One-time international travel allowance
- Optional fully funded preparatory course (Polish language)
- Access to high-quality education and research facilities
Study Options (Language Paths)
1. Polish Language Path
- Requires B2 Polish proficiency, or
- Start with a one-year preparatory course (minimum B1 level required)
2. English Language Path
- Requires B2 English proficiency
- Includes a short Polish language and culture course
Eligible Nationalities
Open to applicants from 37 eligible countries, including regions such as:
- Asia (India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines)
- Africa (Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Senegal)
- Middle East (Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestine)
- Eastern Europe & Latin America (Ukraine, Georgia, Brazil, Peru)
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree or be in their final semester
- Have graduated no earlier than 2024
- Not have previously received a NAWA scholarship
- Not hold or be applying for Polish citizenship
- Meet language requirements (English or Polish)
- Apply simultaneously to a Polish university
Selection Criteria
Candidates are assessed based on:
- Academic performance (up to 70 points)
- Video self-presentation (1–3 minutes) – 30 points
- Optional recommendation letter – 10 points
Minimum requirement:
- 70 total points, including at least 50 from academic performance
Application Procedure
- Choose a Study Programme
Select a master’s programme at a public university in Poland - Apply to the University
Submit a separate application directly to your chosen university - Submit NAWA Application
Apply through the official NAWA portal - Prepare Required Documents
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate
- Language proficiency proof
- Video presentation
- Optional recommendation letter
- Await Results
Final results will be announced after evaluation
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 8 May 2026 (3:00 PM Warsaw time)
- Programme Start: October 2026 (Winter Semester)
- Results Announcement: By 31 July 2026
Note: Applications may close earlier if country quotas are filled.
Key Features of the Programme
- Fully funded government scholarship
- Flexible study options (English or Polish)
- Focus on students from the Global South
- Opportunity to study in a growing European education hub
- Parallel application system (NAWA + university)
