Study in Europe on a fully funded scholarship!
Applications are now open for the prestigious Banach NAWA Scholarship 2025, offered by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland. This program supports talented students from developing countries in pursuing second-cycle (master’s) studies at public and private universities across Poland.
The Banach NAWA Programme aims to foster the social and economic development of eligible partner countries by providing fully funded opportunities for international students to pursue full-time master’s degree programs in either Polish or English. The scholarship is named after Stefan Banach, one of Poland’s most distinguished mathematicians, symbolizing academic excellence and global collaboration.
Host Country: Poland
Study Level: Master’s Degree (Second-cycle)
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Start Date: October 2025 (Winter Semester 2025/2026)
Language of Instruction: English or Polish
Host Institutions: Accredited public and private universities in Poland
Applicants may choose from a wide range of master’s programs in the following disciplines:
Engineering & Technology
Agriculture & Life Sciences
Information Technology & Computer Science
Economics & Business
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Selected candidates will receive:
Monthly stipend of PLN 2,500 to cover living expenses
Full tuition fee waiver at public universities
One-time travel allowance, included in the first scholarship payment
Optional one-year Polish language preparatory course (for Polish-taught programs)
Polish language and culture course (for English-taught programs)
Citizens from the following countries may apply:
Albania, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia & 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
Applicants must:
Be a citizen of one of the eligible countries listed above
Not hold Polish citizenship or have applied for it
Hold a first-cycle (bachelor’s) degree obtained in 2023 or later
Not already hold a master’s degree
Demonstrate language proficiency:
English-taught programs: B2 level in English
Polish-taught programs: Minimum A2 for preparatory course; B2 for direct admission
To complete the application, you must provide:
A valid passport scan
A bachelor’s degree diploma or transcript with final grades
Proof of application or admission to a Polish university
Language proficiency certificate (English or Polish, depending on chosen program)
A 1–3 minute motivational video explaining your goals and reasons for applying
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Call Opens | June 6, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | June 27, 2025 (3:00 PM Warsaw time) OR earlier if regional quotas are filled |
| Results Announcement | By September 30, 2025 |
| Program Start | October 2025 (Winter Semester) |
⚠️ Note: Each region has a quota of 300 applications. Apply early to avoid missing out.
Apply online only via the NAWA application system:
🔗 https://programs.nawa.gov.pl/login
Submit one complete application in either English or Polish.
Upload all required documents before the deadline.
All applications are scored out of 100 points, based on:
Academic Excellence – up to 70 points
Motivation Video – up to 30 points
Minimum qualifying score: 70 points
Final results will be announced no later than September 30, 2025.
Study in one of Europe’s most affordable destinations
Receive a monthly stipend and full tuition coverage
Join a diverse academic community with students from across the globe
Explore opportunities to study in English or Polish, including free language training
Gain a globally recognized degree from a leading Polish university
🎯 Start your journey toward academic excellence in Poland.
Apply now for the Banach NAWA Scholarship 2025 and take the next step toward a brighter future.