To all the aspiring students, brace yourself! One of the most awaited government scholarships in Europe has just been announced through its official portal. You heard it right! Application call for the Polish Government Stefan Banach Scholarship for the academic session 2025-26.
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the National Agency of Academic Exchange (NAWA), is offering fully funded scholarships to international students from developing countries to pursue a full-time Master’s degree studies in one of the designated higher education institutions of Poland. The objective of the scholarship is to strengthen international collaboration, provide access to high-quality education, and promote Socio-Economic growth in developing countries.
Multiple Polish private and public institutions are participating in this scholarship program. The scholarships are available in a wide range of areas covering almost all the major fields that include Technical, sciences, Engineering, Arts, Life Sciences, Agriculture, and much more. The Stefan Banach Scholarships are highly competitive; applicants holding excellent academic achievements are invited to submit their applications. The program not only supports academic goals but also provides comprehensive financial support, including tuition fees, a monthly stipend, and relocation allowance, with other perks and benefits.
No Application Fee will be charged to any candidates while applying for the NAWA scholarship. All interested applicants fulfilling the required criteria need to submit their application before June 21st, 2025. In this post, we will cover everything you need to know about this program its—Application process, coverage, and criteria. Let’s dive in!
Details About Polish Government Stefan Banach Scholarship 2025-26
| Host Country | Poland |
|---|---|
| Funded by | Government of Poland |
| Administered by | NAWA (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange) |
| Degree Level | Master’s |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Application Deadline | June 21st, 2025 |
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Scholarship Coverage:
- Exemption of fees at Public Polish institutes
- Recipients will receive a monthly stipend to cover their living expenses
- Preparatory courses for the applicants who choose the program in the Polish Language
- Relocation support upon arrival in Poland
- Dissertation costs
Note: The coverage is offered for the entire duration of the Master’s degree programme.
Study Areas:
The degree programs are aligned with the goals of supporting the socio-economic development of participating countries. Applicants can apply for the degree programs in the following areas:
- Life Sciences
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Arts
- Agriculture Sciences
- Engineering
- Technical Sciences
- Exact Sciences
Eligible Countries
Eastern Europe and the Caucasus:
- Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
Central Asia:
- Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Western Balkans:
- Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia
South and Southeast Asia:
- Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Vietnam
Middle East and North Africa:
- Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Tunisia, Yemen
Sub-Saharan Africa:
- Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Zambia
Latin America:
- Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela
Other:
- Papua New Guinea
Who can Apply?
Applicants fulfilling the following criteria are eligible for the NAWA Stefan Banach Scholarship:
- Applicants must belong to one of the eligible developing countries
- Polish citizens are not eligible to apply
- Applicants must have completed the first cycle of undergraduate degree programs
- Demonstrate proficiency in the language of instruction (Polish or English)
- Committed to pursuing a full-time master’s in the desired fields mentioned above
- English proficiency certificate (minimum B2 level).
- Commence their studies in Poland in the academic year 2025-26
Participating Institutes and Programs Offered:
- Check out the list of participating institutes and degree programs that are being offered: Here
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How to Apply for the Poland Stefan Banach Scholarship 2025?
Interested applicants meeting the required criteria need to select a full-time second-cycle (Master’s) program in the desired fields and submit an online application via the official NAWA Portal (Applications must be submitted in either English or the Polish Language)
Each applicant can submit a single application; the last date for submission of application deadline is June 21, 2025.
