One of the major programmes is the Stefan Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme, which supports eligible international students who want to pursue full-time Master’s studies at Polish universities.
For the 2026/27 academic year, the Banach NAWA Programme offered scholarships for second-cycle (Master’s) studies in Polish or English. The 2026 selection process has now been completed, but students interested in future intakes can use the official NAWA website to monitor new calls.
🇵🇱 What Is the Banach NAWA Scholarship?
The Stefan Banach NAWA Programme is implemented by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) together with Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the Polish development cooperation programme.
The programme is designed for citizens of selected developing countries and aims to support their education and professional development through Master’s-level study in Poland.
For the 2026/27 edition, 130 scholarship recipients from 25 countries were selected from 887 applications.
🎓 Scholarship Benefits
The Banach NAWA Programme for 2026/27 included several financial benefits:
- 💰 Monthly scholarship: PLN 2,500
- 🎓 Tuition-fee exemption at eligible public universities
- ✈️ Travel allowance for travel to Poland
- 📚 Possibility to study in Polish or English
- 🇵🇱 A preparatory Polish-language course for eligible Polish-language study paths
- 🌍 Opportunities to study at Polish universities supervised by the relevant Polish authorities.
The scholarship should therefore be described as a fully funded/strongly funded opportunity within the programme’s specified benefits, rather than suggesting that every possible personal expense is covered.
👨🎓 Who Can Apply?
Eligibility depends on the specific NAWA call.
For the 2026/27 Banach programme, applicants generally needed to:
- Be citizens of one of the programme’s eligible countries
- Not hold Polish citizenship
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree obtained in an eligible country, generally no earlier than 2024, or complete the degree by the specified deadline
- Not already hold a Master’s degree
- Plan to begin eligible Master’s studies in the 2026/27 academic year
- Meet the required language level
- Meet the admission requirements of the selected Polish university.
🌍 Eligible Countries
The 2026/27 Banach NAWA call covered citizens of 36 countries, including:
Albania, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Brazil, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Serbia, Tanzania, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam, among others listed in the official call.
Applicants should always check the latest official call because the eligible-country list can change between programme editions.
📚 What Can You Study?
The Banach NAWA programme is not restricted to one particular academic field. Eligible applicants can select a full-time second-cycle (Master’s) programme from the universities and programmes covered by the relevant call.
Study may be conducted in:
- 🇬🇧 English
- 🇵🇱 Polish
For English-taught programmes, applicants must meet the required English-language level. For Polish-taught programmes, Polish-language requirements apply.
🗣️ Language Requirements
For the 2026/27 edition:
English-language studies:
Applicants generally needed at least B2-level English.
Polish-language studies:
Applicants needed to meet the applicable Polish-language requirement.
A Polish-language preparatory course could be available for applicants following the Polish-language study path.
📄 Required Documents
The 2026/27 application required documents such as:
- Passport identification page
- Bachelor’s diploma and transcript, or appropriate university documentation if the degree was not yet completed
- Proof of contact/application to a Polish university where required
- Language certificate
- A short self-presentation or motivation video
- Other documents specified in the official call
Applicants should carefully follow the document requirements of each new edition because requirements can change.
📝 How to Apply
The NAWA application process is completed online.
Step 1: Check Eligibility
First, confirm that your nationality, academic background and study plans meet the requirements of the current NAWA programme.
Step 2: Find a Suitable Polish University
Select an eligible full-time Master’s programme and review the university’s admission requirements.
Step 3: Prepare Your Documents
Prepare your diploma, transcripts, language certificate, passport and other required documents.
Step 4: Apply Through NAWA
Applications are submitted through the official NAWA application system when a call is open.
Step 5: Apply to the University
NAWA scholarship selection and university admission are separate processes. Applicants are responsible for applying to their chosen university and meeting its admission requirements.
📅 2026/27 Application Deadline
For the Banach NAWA 2026/27 call, applications were accepted until:
8 May 2026, 3:00 PM CEST
The call could also close earlier if the application limit for a particular country group was reached.
⚠️ Important Update
The 2026/27 Banach NAWA selection process has already been completed. On 10 August 2026, the Polish government reported that 130 applicants had been selected from 887 applications.
Therefore, students who missed the 2026/27 deadline should monitor the official NAWA website for the next scholarship call rather than submitting a late application.
🌟 Other NAWA Scholarship Opportunities
NAWA operates several programmes for international students, researchers and academics. Its official student portal lists scholarship programmes for foreign students, including programmes implemented as part of Poland’s development assistance and other international mobility opportunities.
Another programme is Poland My First Choice NAWA, which supports selected international candidates pursuing full-time second-cycle studies in Poland. The 2026 call offered a monthly NAWA scholarship, tuition-fee exemption at public universities and a travel allowance.
Because each programme has different eligibility requirements and deadlines, applicants should read the official programme announcement before applying.
🔗 Official Application & Information Links
🇵🇱 NAWA – Official Website
Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA)
🎓 Banach NAWA Programme
Official Banach NAWA Information
📋 Banach NAWA – Official 2026 Call
Banach NAWA 2026 Official Call Information
📝 NAWA Application System
Official NAWA Application System
🇵🇱 Study in Poland
Official Study in Poland Portal – Banach NAWA Programme
⚠️ Important Advice for Applicants
Be careful when you see websites advertising a “Poland Government Fully Funded Scholarship 2026/27” without identifying the exact NAWA programme.
NAWA operates different scholarship programmes, and each programme has its own:
- Eligible countries
- Degree levels
- Financial benefits
- Application deadlines
- Language requirements
- University requirements
Always verify the information through NAWA or the Polish government before submitting an application or paying anyone for assistance.
🎯 Conclusion
The Polish Government NAWA Scholarship Programmes provide valuable opportunities for international students interested in studying in Poland.
The Stefan Banach NAWA Programme is particularly relevant to eligible students seeking Master’s-level study, offering financial support, tuition-fee exemptions at public universities and a travel allowance under the 2026/27 programme.
Although the 2026/27 Banach application period has closed, students can prepare their academic documents and monitor the official NAWA website for future calls.
📌 Always check the official NAWA website for the newest eligibility requirements, deadlines and application instructions.