Want to study a master’s in Poland? That too, fully funded? Well then, here is some exciting news: applications are open for the Poland Banach Nawa Scholarship Programme 2026-27. A prestigious scholarship program funded by the Government of Poland and managed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) offers an exceptional opportunity to talented students from developing countries to pursue a full-time second cycle (Master’s degree) in one of the leading Polish higher education institutions managed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
The scholarships are offered in areas that support socioeconomic progress, including engineering, agricultural sciences, life sciences, natural sciences, and social sciences. The NAWA Banach scholarship covers all program-related costs, including tuition fees, a monthly stipend, travel allowance, language support, and more. Students who have completed their undergraduate degree program or are in the final year of their degree program with an expected graduation date of July 15, 2026, are invited to submit their applications. The last date for application submission is May 8, 2026. Read more details below.
NAWA Banach Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: Poland
- Funded by: Government of Poland
- Managed By: NAWA
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Degree Level: Master’s Degree
- Application: Online
- Application Deadline: May 8th, 2026
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Program Objective
The objective of the scholarship program is to empower talented students from developing countries with skills and knowledge so that they contribute to the socio-economic development of their countries
Eligible Countries
Currently, the programme is accepting applications from the citizens of 36 developing countries from Latin America, Africa & Asia. Check the list below
| Region | Eligible Countries |
|---|---|
| Europe & Central Asia | Albania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo |
| Africa | Angola, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Tunisia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa |
| Middle East | Lebanon, Palestine, Iran, Iraq, Jordan |
| Latin America | Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru |
| Asia & Pacific | Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Vietnam, India, Indonesia |
Study Fields
The NAWA Banach scholarships are offered in the areas that contribute to the socio-economic development of the country, the fields include:
- Engineering & technical Sciences, Agriculture Sciences, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, etc.
The degree programs are offered in both English and Polish
Eligiblity Criteria
- Citizens of the above-mentioned countries are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must not hold Polish citizenship.
- Must not hold a master’s degree.
- Previously, not received a NAWA scholarship.
- Students who have completed their bachelor’s degree or be in the final year of the program with expected graduation in July 2026 can apply.
- Meet the admission requirements of the Polish institute you are applying to.
- Possess an excellent academic record
Scholarship Coverage
The NAWA Banach scholarship recipients will receive the following support:
- A monthly stipend of PLN 2,500
- Exemption of tuition fees
- Polish language preparatory course
- Travel coverage
Why you should Apply?
- Study in leading European institutions with all your finances covered
- Support your home country
- Explore multiple European countries on your Poland student visa
- Specialization in high-demand fields of study
Required Documents
- Passport Copy
- Bachelors Degree
- Academic Transcript
- Langauge Certificate
- University Admission Proof
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How to Apply?
To apply for the Stefan Banach Nawa scholarship, you need to follow the following steps:
- Choose a master’s degree program at a Polish public institute
- Apply for admission to your chosen master’s degree program
- Register on the NAWA portal
- Fill out the complete online application form
For more details, visit the offical link below:
NAWA BANACH SCHOLARSHIP OFFICIAL LINK



