Poland Government Scholarship for International Students

The Polish Government Scholarships 2026-27, administered by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA), offer various opportunities for international students to pursue studies, research, and academic exchange in Poland. These scholarships support Bachelor's, Master's, doctoral studies, research, and academic mobility. The main programs include the Banach NAWA Scholarship, General Anders Scholarship, Poland My First Choice Programme, and Zawacka NAWA Programme. Poland is recognized for its internationally respected universities, affordable education, and a growing number of English-taught programs.

Benefits vary by program: - Banach NAWA Scholarship: Provides a monthly scholarship of PLN 2,500, full exemption from tuition fees at public universities, a travel allowance of PLN 2,500, and NAWA-funded preparatory courses (either for Polish language/culture or general academic preparation). - General Anders Scholarship: Covers tuition fees at eligible public universities and offers a monthly stipend during the statutory period of studies. - Poland My First Choice Programme: Offers a monthly scholarship of PLN 2,000, tuition fee exemption at public universities, and a one-off travel allowance for coming to Poland. - Zawacka NAWA Programme: The duration and financial benefits depend on the specific bilateral or international agreements under which the academic activity is undertaken.

Eligibility criteria differ for each program: - Banach NAWA Scholarship: Open to citizens of developing countries, including Ethiopia. It supports full-time Master's (second-cycle) studies primarily in engineering, technical, agricultural, exact, and life sciences. Applicants from certain countries (not including Ethiopia) may also apply for selected humanities and social sciences programs. - General Anders Scholarship: Designed for young people of Polish origin (Polish diaspora) or holders of the Pole's Card (Karta Polaka). It supports full-time Bachelor's, Master's, and long-cycle Master's degree studies conducted in Polish. - Poland My First Choice Programme: Targets talented students from selected countries and territories for full-time Master's (second-cycle) studies. - Zawacka NAWA Programme: Intended for students, doctoral students, academic teachers, and scientists participating in academic mobility under bilateral and international agreements between Poland and partner countries/institutions.

General requirements include applying for a full-time degree program and meeting all specific eligibility conditions published by NAWA for each program. For the General Anders Scholarship, Bachelor's and long-cycle Master's applicants must apply within two years of completing secondary education, and Master's applicants within two years of completing a Bachelor's degree. For the Poland My First Choice Programme, applicants must first secure admission to their chosen university independently before applying for the scholarship.

Applications are typically submitted electronically through the NAWA ICT system. Applicants must carefully review the latest official call for applications on the NAWA website and follow the specific instructions provided for their chosen scholarship program. For the Poland My First Choice program, applicants are required to complete the university admission process directly with their selected institution before submitting a separate scholarship application to NAWA. The official NAWA website (nawa.gov.pl) is the primary source for application procedures and forms.

Deadlines, eligible countries, specific fields of study, and funding arrangements are subject to change and vary significantly by program. It is crucial for applicants to consult the latest official call for applications on the NAWA website (nawa.gov.pl) for the most current and accurate information regarding program details, requirements, and deadlines.