Poland Stefan Banach Scholarship 2027 — fully funded Master’s degree with monthly stipend
Poland’s flagship Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme is open for applications. Jointly funded by the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA), this prestigious initiative offers talented graduates from 36 developing countries the chance to pursue a fully funded Master’s degree at Polish public universities — combining tuition support, a monthly stipend, and access to a fast-growing European higher education system.
About the programme
The Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme was created by merging the former Banach and Łukasiewicz Scholarship Programmes into a single comprehensive scheme. Its primary mission is to contribute to the social and economic development of partner countries by equipping talented students with advanced knowledge, practical skills, and international academic exposure at Polish public universities supervised by Poland’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
What the scholarship covers
Fields of study
The scholarship focuses on disciplines that directly contribute to the development of participating countries.
Additional opportunity — Humanities and Social Sciences
Applicants from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Montenegro, Moldova, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan may also apply for Master’s programmes in Economics, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Development Studies, and other Humanities and Social Science disciplines.
Note: Philological studies focused on the applicant’s native language are generally not eligible under this programme.
Why study in Poland?
Affordable living costs
Significantly lower accommodation and living expenses compared to most Western European countries.
Internationally recognized degrees
Polish universities operate under the European Bologna Process — degrees recognized throughout Europe and beyond.
Growing research ecosystem
Heavy investment in research, innovation, technology, green energy, engineering, and life sciences.
English-taught programmes
Hundreds of Master’s programmes available entirely in English, accessible to students worldwide.
European career opportunities
Graduates gain direct exposure to European labour markets and international research collaborations.
How to apply
- 1Create an account in the NAWA application system
- 2Select an eligible Master’s programme at a Polish public university
- 3Prepare your academic transcripts and degree certificates
- 4Submit proof of language proficiency where required
- 5Upload all supporting documents before the deadline
- 6Participate in the evaluation and selection procedures
Identify a suitable Master’s programme at a Polish university before beginning your scholarship application — this is a required first step.
Key date
Apply now — deadline is June 21
Submit your application through the NAWA portal before the window closes.
Apply on the NAWA portal →Source: DAAD Scholarship — Poland Stefan Banach Scholarship 2026
