Stefan Banach NAWA Scholarship – Master’s, Poland 2027
Offered by Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Deadline not stated
Fully funded Master’s scholarship for citizens of selected developing countries. Covers full tuition, a monthly PLN 2,500 stipend and a one‑off travel allowance.
Overview
The Stefan Banach NAWA Scholarship, administered by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provides fully funded Master’s study places at Polish public universities for the 2027 academic year.
Who can apply
- Citizens of the developing‑country list defined by NAWA for the 2027 call.
- Applicants intending to enrol in full‑time second‑cycle (Master’s) programmes taught in English or Polish.
- Fields of study include engineering, technical sciences, agricultural sciences, exact and life sciences, and – for some countries – humanities and social sciences.
What is covered
- Full exemption from tuition fees at public universities.
- Monthly stipend of PLN 2,500.
- One‑time travel allowance of PLN 2,500.
- Optional preparatory Polish language course (Polish‑track) and a culture course for English‑track students.
Application timeline
The call is expected to open in spring 2027, with studies commencing in October 2027. Applications are submitted online via the NAWA portal.
How to apply
Steps
- Check the list of eligible countries and eligible fields on the NAWA website.
- Identify a public Polish university and an English‑taught Master’s programme that matches your interests.
- Confirm with the university’s admissions office that a Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate or alternative English proof is accepted.
- Prepare the required documents (see below).
- Register on the NAWA online portal when the 2027 call opens and complete the scholarship application form.
- Submit the university admission application separately, following the institution’s deadline (typically May–July).
- After receiving both an admission offer and scholarship award, apply for a national D‑type student visa at the Polish consulate in your country.
What you will need
- CV or résumé
- Cover letter
- Recommendation letters
- Transcripts
- Passport or ID
- Other
Eligibility notes
Only citizens of NAWA‑designated developing countries may apply; some fields are restricted for certain nationalities. English‑language proof can be an MOI certificate, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, Duolingo or a university interview.
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