Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme (Poland) – For Students from Developing Countries
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Summary:
The Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme is a Polish government scholarship (NAWA + Ministry of Foreign Affairs) for students from developing countries to pursue fully funded Master’s (second-cycle) studies in Poland. It covers tuition fees, provides a monthly stipend of PLN 2,500, a travel allowance, and free preparatory and language courses. It is aimed at strengthening global development by educating international students in fields like engineering, sciences, agriculture, and life sciences. Applicants from 36 eligible countries (including Nigeria) can study in Polish or English at Polish public universities.
Scholarship Name
Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme (merged with Łukasiewicz Programme)
Host / Organisation
- Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA)
Level of Study
- Master’s degree (Second-cycle studies)
Eligible Countries
Includes 36 developing countries such as:
- Nigeria 🇳🇬
- India 🇮🇳
- Kenya 🇰🇪
- South Africa 🇿🇦
- Indonesia 🇮🇩
- Vietnam 🇻🇳
- Ukraine 🇺🇦
- Brazil 🇧🇷
(and many others across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America)
Fields of Study
Core fields:
- Engineering & Technical Sciences
- Exact Sciences (Math, Physics, etc.)
- Agricultural Sciences
- Life Sciences
Additional option (selected countries only):
- Humanities & Social Sciences
(except native language philology)
Value / Benefits
- Monthly stipend: PLN 2,500
- Full tuition fee exemption (public universities)
- Travel allowance: PLN 2,500
- Free preparatory course (Polish track)
- Free Polish language & culture course (English track)
- Study in English or Polish
Eligibility Criteria
You must:
- Be a citizen of an eligible developing country
- Apply for second-cycle (Master’s) studies
- Choose a field within the approved disciplines
- Meet university admission requirements in Poland
- Have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
Application Deadline
- Varies each year (usually once annually via NAWA portal)
👉 You must check NAWA official announcements when applications open.
How to Apply
- Create an account on the NAWA application system
- Select the Banach Scholarship Programme
- Choose your university and programme in Poland
- Submit required documents (degree, transcripts, CV, etc.)
- Apply within the official deadline window
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