Poland Immigrant Info

Scholarships for Foreign Students in Poland

Government scholarships, the NAWA programmes, Erasmus+, and university-specific aid for international students.

Updated 2026-01-20 · 1 min read

Scholarships for Foreign Students in Poland
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  1. NAWA programmes
  2. Erasmus+
  3. University scholarships
  4. Government of Poland
  5. Tips

NAWA programmes

The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) runs:

  • Stefan Banach Scholarship — for students from certain developing countries, full master's in Poland.
  • Ignacy Łukasiewicz — for developing countries, full degree.
  • Bilateral agreements — country-specific exchanges.
  • Polish Language and Culture — short summer courses.

Erasmus+

  • For EU/exchange students studying at a Polish university for a semester or year; mobility grant covers living costs.
  • Polish students use it outbound; inbound Erasmus students are common.

University scholarships

  • Many universities offer merit discounts (10–50% of tuition) for top non-EU students.
  • Sports and arts scholarships exist.

Government of Poland

  • The Ministry of Education lists annual scholarship calls for foreigners on gov.pl.
  • Some cover full tuition + monthly stipend.

Tips

  • Apply early (Jan–Apr for autumn starts).
  • Prepare translated transcripts and a motivation letter.
  • Confirm whether the scholarship includes a residence permit / visa support letter.

FAQ

Can non-EU students get a full scholarship?
Yes, through NAWA's Banach and bilateral programmes for selected countries, and through the Ignacy Łukasiewicz scholarship for developing countries.
Does Erasmus+ apply in Poland?
Yes. EU students can study in Poland under Erasmus+; Polish students use it to study elsewhere. Mobility grants cover living costs.

Sources

  1. NAWA — Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (updated 2026-01-12)

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