International students from underdeveloped nations have a fantastic opportunity to study a fully supported master’s degree in Europe with the Poland NAWA Banach Scholarships 2026. This program, which is run by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange in collaboration with the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is officially known as the Prof. Stefan Banach Scholarship Program. Starting with the 2026–2027 school year, it seeks to encourage gifted students from 37 qualifying nations by allowing them to attend public colleges throughout Poland.
In order to assist students in adjusting to the academic setting, the program is available at the master’s (second-cycle) level and offers the option of a one-year preparatory course in Polish. It encompasses a wide range of academic topics, such as environmental studies, engineering and technical sciences, agriculture and natural sciences, life sciences, and a few social science subfields.
In addition to giving students access to a top-notch European education, this scholarship encourages academic collaboration and international interchange, allowing them to study in a diverse and research-focused environment in Poland and gain invaluable international experience.
Host Country: Poland
University: Poland Universities
Opportunity Type: Master’s
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be enrolled in their last semester of undergraduate studies or possess a bachelor’s degree at the time of application.
- To be eligible for the program, candidates must have graduated by 2024 at the latest.
- Those who have already been awarded a NAWA scholarship are ineligible to reapply.
- Candidates cannot be Polish citizens or be in the process of applying for Polish citizenship.
- Depending on the selected study program and university regulations, language competency requirements must be fulfilled in either Polish or English.
- Since university entrance is a crucial step in the selection process, applicants must apply simultaneously to the NAWA scholarship program and a Polish university.
Benefits:
- A PLN 2,500 monthly stipend is given to assist with living expenses while studying in Poland.
- Public institutions offer a complete tuition cost waiver, enabling students to pursue their education without having to pay academic expenses.
- To help with relocation and initial travel expenses to Poland, a one-time international travel payment is provided.
- Before beginning their degree, students can take an optional, fully financed preparatory course that includes instruction in Polish to assist them in adjusting to the academic and cultural requirements.
- Polish universities provide students with access to top-notch instruction, cutting-edge research facilities, and contemporary academic infrastructure.
- Additionally, by relieving financial strain and offering a nurturing academic environment in Europe, the scholarship enables students to concentrate entirely on their academics.
Deadline: 8 May 2026
