Polish aid

The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) has launched the call for applications for the Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme for 2026. The programme offers a monthly scholarship for full-time second-cycle (Master’s) studies conducted in Polish or English at universities supervised by the Minister of Science and Higher Education. In addition, it provides free education at public universities. Studies in Polish may be preceded by a one-year preparatory course carried out under scholarship conditions.

Citizens of the following countries are eligible to apply: Albania, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Montenegro, the Philippines, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, North Macedonia, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Nigeria, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Rwanda, Senegal, Serbia, Tanzania, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. Selected candidates will begin their studies as early as October 2026.

Applications must be submitted electronically via the NAWA ICT system by 8 May 2026 (3:00 PM) or until the application limit is reached. Please click here for details of the offer, including deadlines and selection criteria.

Questions regarding the Programme can be sent to: banach@nawa.gov.pl

The Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme is implemented by NAWA in cooperation with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of Poland’s development cooperation.