Banach NAWA Scholarship 2026 in Poland | Fully Funded Master’s Program
Poland • MSc
Deadline
8 May 2026
Funding
FULLY FUNDED
University
Public Universities in Poland
Degree
MSc
Overview
The Banach NAWA Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded scholarship program offered by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA). It provides international students from eligible developing countries the opportunity to pursue Master’s (second-cycle) studies at public universities in Poland.
The program aims to support academic and professional development by giving access to high-quality education in Europe. Students can study in either English or Polish, and a preparatory language course is available for applicants who need it.
Eligibility
- To be eligible for the Banach NAWA Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an eligible country (Nigeria included)
- Not hold Polish citizenship and must not have applied for it
- Plan to begin Master’s (second-cycle) studies in Poland from October 2026
- Have obtained a Bachelor’s degree no earlier than 2024, OR be in the final year and graduate by July 15, 2026
- Not already hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent)
- Must not have previously received a scholarship from the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange
- 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
- Applicants must meet ONE of the following:
- English Track:
- Minimum B2 level in English
- Polish Track:
- Minimum B1 level (for preparatory course), OR
- Minimum B2 level (for direct Master’s in Polish)
Eligible Countries
- Nigeria and other developing countries including:
- Albania, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Serbia, Tanzania, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and others.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend of PLN 2,500
- Full tuition fee coverage (public universities)
- Free preparatory Polish language course (if required)
- One-time travel allowance to Poland
- Access to top public universities in Poland
- Study in English or Polish
Requirements
- Passport data page
- Bachelor’s degree certificate or proof of graduation status
- Academic transcripts with GPA/grades
- Language proficiency certificate (English or Polish)
- Proof of application or admission to a Polish university
- Short self-presentation video (1–3 minutes)
- Optional: recommendation letter from Polish diplomatic mission
How to Apply for Banach NAWA Scholarship 2026 in Poland | Fully Funded Master’s Program
𝐓𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐍𝐀𝐖𝐀 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩:
1 Apply through the NAWA online application system
2 Choose your preferred study path:
- English-taught program
- Polish-taught program (with or without preparatory course)
3 Apply separately to a university in Poland
4 Upload required documents:
- Passport
- Academic transcripts
- Language certificate
- Proof of university application/admission
- Short self-introduction video (1–3 minutes)
📌 Important Notes
Studies begin: October 2026
Results announced: July 31, 2026
Only 1 application per applicant allowed
Applicants must apply to both NAWA and a university separately
Preparatory course lasts 1 academic year (if selected)
Selection is highly competitive and merit-based
Only top-ranked applicants will be awarded