Scholarships – Poland

1. 🇵🇱 NAWA Scholarships (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange)
NAWA is Poland’s central body for managing scholarships and mobility programs for international students.
- 🎯 Who can apply: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students from eligible countries
- 💰 Coverage: Tuition fee waiver, monthly living stipend, relocation allowance
- 🌐 Popular Programs:
Banach Scholarship Programme – Master’s students from developing countries
ULAM Programme – Research fellowships for PhD scholars
🎓 2. University-Specific Scholarships in Poland
Many public universities in Poland offer merit-based or need-based financial aid.
| University | Scholarship Type | Link |
|---|---|---|
| University of Warsaw | Merit/Need-based | Link |
| Warsaw University of Technology | Tuition reduction & grants | Link |
| Jagiellonian University, Kraków | Rector’s Scholarship | Link |
| AGH University of Science & Technology | Faculty-level scholarships | Link |
| Gdańsk University of Technology | Partial tuition waivers | Link |
📌 These scholarships usually require high academic performance and may apply only to 2nd-year onward students.
🌍 3. Erasmus+ Program for International Students
Poland is an active Erasmus+ member, offering generous mobility grants for exchange students and full-degree programs.
📌 Coverage: Monthly stipend (€800–€1,200), travel allowance
🔗 Check eligibility
🌐 4. Visegrad Fund Scholarships
For students from Central/Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and the Eastern Partnership region.
- 🏫 Study in Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary
- 💰 €2,300 per semester + €1,500 travel grant
🔗 Details
💼 5. Work-Study & Tuition Waivers
Some Polish universities offer tuition discounts for students who work part-time or assist in research/admin. Internships with Erasmus+ or university labs can convert into stipend-based placements.
💡 Tip: Ask your faculty or international office about department-level aid, assistantships, and student ambassador schemes.
📚 6. Online Scholarship Search Portals
Use these platforms to discover the latest Poland-specific and European scholarships:
- 🔍 https://www.scholarshipportal.com – Filter by country, level, funding
- 🎓 https://studyinpoland.pl – Official government resource
- 🌐 https://nawa.gov.pl/en – Main NAWA listings
✅ Tips for Winning a Scholarship
- Apply early; some deadlines are 5–8 months before intake
- Maintain strong academic records and IELTS/TOEFL scores
- Write a compelling motivation letter or statement of purpose (SOP)
- Use professional LORs and prepare a scholarship-specific CV
