Banach Scholarship Programme
NAWA (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange) scholarship for master's study in Poland, open to citizens of 36 designated developing countries, with tuition waiver, monthly stipend, and Polish language course.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Poland
Funding
Monthly stipend PLN 2,500 (~€580/month); full tuition waiver at participating Polish public universities; travel allowance PLN 2,500; Polish language preparatory course fully funded by NAWA.
Eligible applicants
Citizens of 36 designated countries (Africa, Asia, Latin America, some Eastern Europe); bachelor's degree obtained ≥2024; no prior master's degree; B2 English or B1/B2 Polish
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Overview
Banach Scholarship Programme is offered by NAWA for Master’s study in Poland. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Previous qualificationBachelor's degree required; master's degree holders are not eligible
- English testB2 English proficiency for English-taught programmes; OR B1/B2 Polish for Polish-taught programmes
- Online NAWA application formRequired
- Bachelor's degree diploma and transcriptRequired
- Language proficiency certificate (B2 English or B1/B2 Polish)Required
- Short self-presentation videoRequired
- Passport copyRequired
What this scholarship covers
Monthly stipend (PLN 2,500)
Included
Full tuition waiver at Polish public universities
Included
Travel allowance (PLN 2,500)
Included
Polish language preparatory course
Included
Monthly stipend PLN 2,500 (~€580/month); full tuition waiver at participating Polish public universities; travel allowance PLN 2,500; Polish language preparatory course fully funded by NAWA. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Eligible developing countries.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of Citizens of 36 designated countries (see official NAWA call for current list), subject to the current call’s country list.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Bachelor's degree obtained no earlier than 2024 (or completable by July 15 of the application year); must not already hold a master's degree
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Poland
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Citizens of 36 designated countries (Africa, Asia, Latin America, some Eastern Europe); bachelor's degree obtained ≥2024; no prior master's degree; B2 English or B1/B2 Polish. NAWA also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Citizens of 36 designated countries (Africa, Asia, Latin America, some Eastern Europe); bachelor's degree obtained ≥2024; no prior master's degree; B2 English or B1/B2 Polish
Study route
- Master’s study in Poland
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Citizens of 36 designated countries (Africa, Asia, Latin America, some Eastern Europe); bachelor's degree obtained ≥2024; no prior master's degree; B2 English or B1/B2 Polish. NAWA also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Check nawa.gov.pl for the next Banach Programme call (expected spring 2027)
- 2
Apply online through the NAWA application portal within the open window
- 3
Submit all required documents including a short self-presentation video
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026/27 closed May 8, 2026. 2027 call expected spring 2027. Check nawa.gov.pl for the next announcement.
The listed deadline is May 8, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
NAWA
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is May 8, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.