We are announcing a call for applications for the Banach NAWA Programme - a prestigious scholarship programme aimed at young people from developing countries who are interested in continueing their studies at master's level in Poland. This year's call for applications will be opened until June 27, 2025, 3:00p.m. (CEST) or until the application limit is reached.
The Banach NAWA program includes:
- a monthly scholarship of PLN 2,500,
- exemption from fees for the preparatory,
- lump sum for travel to Poland (PLN 2,500),
- possibility of studying in Polish or English,
- participation in language and cultural courses (for the English track),
- education at renowned Polish universities supervised by the Minister of Science and Higher Education.
Who can apply?
The Banach NAWA programme is aimed at citizens of 36 developing countries, including Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Eligible countries include:
- Albania,
- Argentina,
- Armenia,
- Azerbaijan,
- Belarus,
- Brasil,
- Philippines,
- India,
- Indonesia,
- Jordan,
- Kazachstan,
- Kenya,
- Mexico,
- Moldova,
- Mongolia,
- Nigeria,
- Peru,
- Serbia,
- Tanzania,
- Tunisia,
- Ukraine,
- Vietnam.
The full list of countries covered by the program is available in the call announcement.
Candidates must have completed first-cycle studies (Bachelor's degree) no earlier than 2023, know the language of study (at least B2 for English or B2/A2 for Polish - depending on the path), and submit a complete set of documents, including a self-presentation in the form of a short video recording.
Why Poland?
Studying in Poland is not only a chance to get a solid education, but also to get to know a new culture, gain international contacts and personal development. The Banach NAWA programme is real support in achieving these goals.
How to apply?
Applications should be submitted exclusively electronically via the NAWA system: programs.nawa.gov.pl/login
Details regarding the conditions of participation and required documents can be found in the Call announcement and on the programme website.
The deadline for submitting applications is 27 June 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (CEST) or earlier – after 300 applications have been received from a given group of countries.
Join the group of NAWA scholarship holders and start your academic adventure in Poland!