Looking for a fully funded opportunity to study in Europe? The Poland Government Stefan Banach Scholarship Program 2025/26 is now open for applications! This prestigious initiative is jointly organized by Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA). It offers international students the chance to pursue Master’s degree programs in both public and private universities across Poland, under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and Science.
Courses are delivered entirely in English, and the scholarship provides comprehensive financial support covering tuition, living expenses, and relocation.
Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: Poland
- Capital: Warsaw
- Funded By: Ministry of Foreign Affairs & NAWA
- Degree Level: Master’s Degree
- Financial Support: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 21st June 2025
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
- Full tuition coverage at public universities
- Monthly stipend for living expenses
- PLN 500 relocation allowance
- PLN 500 support for dissertation preparation
Fields of Study
- Engineering
- Science
- Arts
- Social Sciences
- Technical Disciplines
- Agricultural Sciences
- Life Sciences
Eligible Universities in Poland
You can study at any Polish university overseen by the Minister of Science and Higher Education. Some top institutions include:
- Jagiellonian University in Kraków
- University of Warsaw
- AGH University of Krakow
- Warsaw University of Technology
- University of Wrocław
- Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń
- University of Gdańsk
- University of Łódź
For a full list of eligible universities, check the official portal.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an eligible country (see below)
- Not be a Polish citizen
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Not already have a Master’s degree
- Not have received this scholarship before
- Have at least B2-level proficiency in English
Eligible Countries
Includes, but not limited to: Nigeria, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Vietnam, Philippines, Brazil, Mexico, Albania, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and more.
Note: Applicants from Eastern Partnership and Western Balkans countries (e.g., Ukraine, Serbia, Armenia) may also apply for programs in humanities and social sciences.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted through the official online portal. Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with a reference number.
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