Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme 2027 (Full Tuition)

Funding
Full Tuition
Level
Master's
Nationality
All Nationalities except Poland
Offered by
Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland

The Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme is funded by Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and managed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA). It supports master’s studies in Poland for students from 36 eligible countries, helping develop professional skills and support economic and social development. Students can choose Polish- or English-taught programs. The Polish route may include a one-year preparatory course, while the English route includes Polish language and culture classes. The latest completed selection awarded 130 scholarships to students from 25 countries, although this is not a fixed annual quota.

Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme Coverage

This government full tuition scholarship for international students covers the following:

  • Full tuition at participating public universities; private university tuition and possible waivers depend on the institution
  • PLN 2,500 monthly during regular studies and eligible preparatory courses, for up to 12 months per academic year (5 winter and 7 summer months)
  • Monthly payments begin with classes, or earlier for recipients attending the in-person Polish language and culture course
  • One-time travel allowance of PLN 2,500, paid with the first monthly scholarship
  • One-year funded preparatory course for students choosing Polish-language preparation before their Master's
  • Polish language and culture course for English-taught Master's students

Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • Citizenship of one of the 36 eligible countries
  • No Polish citizenship or pending application for Polish citizenship
  • Bachelor's degree from an eligible country, earned within the graduation period specified in the call
  • No previous NAWA Director's scholarship for Master's studies
  • Full-time Master's study in Polish or English at an approved institution, starting in the specified winter intake
  • Any subject available through an eligible full-time Master's program
  • Polish B1 for the preparatory route, Polish B2 for direct Polish-taught study, or English B2 for English-taught study
  • At least 70 assessment points, including 50 for academic grades and 20 for motivation

For detailed requirements, refer to the official eligibility page .

Eligible degree levels

Master's

Eligible programmes

All subjects

Eligible nationalities

All Nationalities except Poland

How to Apply

In this section, we'll provide a clear general overview of requirements and steps to guide you through the application process for Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme.

To apply for Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme, please follow these steps:

  1. Choose the Polish-taught, Polish preparatory, or English-taught route
    the selected route cannot be changed during the scholarship
  2. Apply separately to an eligible university
    preparatory-course students apply for their Master's during the preparation year
  3. Select the country group matching your citizenship in the NAWA application system
  4. Submit one online application in Polish or English with all required documents before the deadline or earlier country-group quota closure
  5. Upload university admission confirmation after scholarship selection

Important Note: The application procedures and required documents for Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme may vary depending on your degree, program, nationality and other factors. For specific details regarding the requirements, kindly visit the official website of Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme.

Application Deadlines

Now that you’re familiar with the application procedure, it’s time to know the application dates! Knowing the dates for Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme will help you prepare early and it will also give you the time you need to put together a competitive application.

Important notice

Application deadlines vary

The application deadlines for Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme vary. It’s important to review official guidelines on the official website or contact administrators for specific deadlines. Make sure to regularly check the Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme page for the latest and most accurate information on application deadlines.

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