We are opening the call for applications for the Stefan Banach NAWA Programme – a scholarship programme addressed to young people from developing countries who wish to pursue second-cycle studies in Poland or attend a preparatory course.
This year’s call is open until May 8, 2026, 3:00 p.m. (CEST) or until the application limit in a specific group is reached.
About the programme
The programme offers scholarships for full-time second-cycle studies conducted in Polish or English at universities supervised by the Minister of Science and Higher Education.
Studies in Polish may be preceded by a one-year NAWA preparatory course.
The programme aims to support the socio-economic development of developing countries by improving the level of education and professional qualifications of their citizens.
What does the programme offer?
- monthly scholarship of PLN 2,500
- exemption from tuition fees at public universities
- preparatory course funded by NAWA (Polish-track)
- travel allowance (PLN 2,500)
- studies in Polish or English
- Polish language and culture course (English-track)
Who can apply?
The programme is open to citizens of 36 countries covered by Polish Aid from Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America.
The full list of eligible countries is available in the call announcement.
Requirements
Applicants must:
- hold citizenship of an eligible country
- not hold Polish citizenship
- plan to start studies in the 2026/2027 academic year
- have obtained a Bachelor’s degree no earlier than 2024 or graduate by July 15, 2026
- not hold a Master’s degree
- demonstrate language proficiency:
- at least B2 (English) or
- B2/B1 (Polish, depending on the path)
Applicants must submit a complete set of documents, including a short self-presentation video.
How to apply?
Applications must be submitted via the NAWA system: https://programs.nawa.gov.pl/login
More details: https://nawa.gov.pl/banach
Deadline
The deadline is May 8, 2026, 3:00 p.m. (CEST) or earlier – once the application limit for a given group of countries is reached.
Additional information
Applications will be evaluated based on formal and substantive criteria, including academic performance and motivation.
Results are expected by July 31, 2026.
Project co-financed from the state budget under development cooperation of the Republic of Poland.