Poland NAWA Scholarship 2026 Winter Semester
NAWA stands for "Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange". It is a Polish government agency that provides scholarships to students from all over the world to study in Poland. The full name of this scholarship is "Prof. Stefan Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme" 2026, and it is specifically for a Master's degree. Its purpose is to provide intelligent and talented students from developing countries with the opportunity to pursue higher education in Poland, so that they can enhance their studies and skills and contribute to the development of their countries.
When will this scholarship start?
This scholarship is for studies starting in the Winter Semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. This means that your studies will usually start in September/October 2025.
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What does the scholarship include? (Benefits)
This is a fully funded scholarship, which means that most of your expenses will be covered by:
· University Fee Waiver: Your entire tuition fee for studies at public universities in Poland will be waived. (If you are enrolled in a private university supervised by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, NAWA will also pay for this).
· Monthly Stipend: You will receive approximately 2,500 Polish Zloty (PLN) per month (this is approximately 580 euros). This amount is enough to cover your daily expenses, food, and accommodation.
· Travel Allowance: You will also be paid for airfare from your home country to Poland and back after completing your studies (this will be paid together with the first monthly stipend).
· Polish language and culture classes: Even if you study in English, you will still be given free classes to learn Polish language and culture. This will be very helpful for living in Korea and communicating with ordinary people.
Who can apply? (Eligibility requirements)
· Nationality: You must be from a list of developing countries specified by NAWA. This list includes many Asian, African and Latin American countries. You must not be a citizen of Poland.
· No previous master’s degree: You must not have previously obtained a master’s degree.
· No scholarship: You must not have previously received a Banach/NAWA scholarship.
· Language skills:
o If you want to study in Polish, you must have good knowledge of Polish (at least B2 level).
o If you want to study in English, you must have good knowledge of English (at least B2 level) (this may require a test score such as IELTS or TOEFL).
· Academic Record: You should have very good grades and an excellent academic record in your previous studies (Bachelor’s degree).
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What fields of study are available?
The scholarship is awarded for a Master’s degree in a variety of fields, including:
· Engineering & Technical Sciences
· Agricultural Sciences
· Exact Sciences
· Life Sciences
· And sometimes other key areas.
Study Paths:
· Option A (Polish Language Path): A one-year NAWA Preparatory Course where you will learn Polish, followed by a Master’s degree in Polish.
· Option B (English Language Path): A direct Master’s degree in English, with Polish language and culture classes.
How to apply? (Important dates)
· Find a university for yourself: First, you need to get admission to a Polish university that is included in the NAWA list. You will have to apply to the university yourself and get admission. NAWA does not admit you to the university itself.
· Prepare your documents: Have proof of your English or Polish language skills (such as IELTS or TOPIK scores), all previous academic records (degrees, transcripts), passport, and a good motivation letter ready.
· Apply online: Once you have been admitted to a university, you will need to apply for the scholarship via the official NAWA online portal. It is very important that you submit all your documents correctly and on time.
Application deadline: The deadline for applying for the "Banach NAWA Scholarship" for the winter semester 2026 is June 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM Warsaw time.
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Very important note: Sometimes, if 300 valid applications are received for a country, NAWA closes the application portal for that country prematurely. So try to apply as soon as possible!
Announcement of results: The results of the selected students will be announced by September 30, 2025.
This scholarship is a great and fully funded opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in Poland, especially for students from developing countries. If you are eligible, then definitely try it.