NAWA Poland Scholarships
Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange · Poland
Polish government funding for international students and researchers, with several programmes covering full degrees and shorter research stays.
Application deadline
15 May 2027
222 days remaining
- Intake
- Oct 2027 intake
- Open to
- Eligible countries, varying by programme
- Study level
- Masters, PhD
We never charge for applications
What the scholarship covers
- Tuition exemption at public universities
- Monthly stipend of PLN 1,700–3,000
- Health insurance
- Preparatory Polish language course in some programmes
Eligibility requirements
- Citizen of an eligible country, which varies by programme
- Relevant prior degree
- Language proficiency in English or Polish depending on the course
- Meeting programme-specific age or experience limits
Documents you will need
- NAWA online application
- Diplomas and transcripts with translation
- Motivation letter
- Reference letter
- Language certificate
How to apply, step by step
- 1
Identify the right NAWA programme
Banach, Łukasiewicz and Poland My First Choice have different eligibility and dates.
- 2
Check your country is eligible
Each programme lists specific countries; being outside the list is disqualifying.
- 3
Prepare translated documents
Diplomas need sworn translation into Polish or English.
- 4
Write the motivation letter
Connect your background to the specific Polish programme and its research.
- 5
Submit through the NAWA system
Applications are online only, with strict formatting requirements.
When to do what
Counting backwards from the deadline. Applications rushed in the final fortnight are the ones that fail.
18 weeks before
Compare NAWA programmes and confirm eligibility.
14 weeks before
Shortlist Polish universities and programmes.
11 weeks before
Begin sworn translation of diplomas.
8 weeks before
Draft the motivation letter.
5 weeks before
Request a reference letter.
2 weeks before
Submit on the NAWA system.
What the panel is actually looking for
- Academic record and relevance of prior study
- Motivation and fit with the Polish programme
- Language readiness
- Country and programme quota
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying to the wrong NAWA programme for your profile.
- Documents translated by a non-sworn translator.
- A motivation letter that never mentions Poland specifically.
- Missing programme-specific deadlines, which differ by several months.
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