Funding

Scholarships for Studying in Poland

Students from India and Pakistan usually pay tuition in Poland. A few programmes, such as the Banach NAWA programme, pay you money every month and also pay your tuition.

Poland Scholarship Overview

Full scholarships exist but are limited. Here is where to look.

Scholarships in Poland: The Basics

Poland's main state scholarship for foreign master's students is the Banach NAWA programme. Poland pays it to help students from 36 countries.

Universities also have their own awards, such as the rector's scholarship (from the head of the university) for the best students.

Important to Know

Who can apply changes each year. India was eligible for the Banach NAWA programme in 2026, but Pakistan was not.

Kinds of Funding

Where funding for students in Poland comes from.

NAWA programmes

Run by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) with Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Banach NAWA programme, for master's study

University awards

Paid by your university. Rules differ at each one.

Rector's scholarship for the best students

Exchange programmes

Mostly for short exchange study, not a full degree.

Erasmus+ (a European Union exchange programme)
CEEPUS (an exchange programme for Central and Eastern Europe)

Rules differ

Each programme sets its own countries, deadline and papers.

Banach NAWA Programme

Poland's state scholarship for master's students from some countries, including India in 2026.

For full-time master's study at public universities in Poland. You apply online on the NAWA website.

Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme

Master's study in Polish or English. Citizens of 36 countries, including India in 2026.

Key Benefits of Poland Government Scholarships

PLN 2,500 a month.

No tuition fees at public universities.

A travel allowance (money for travel) of PLN 2,500, on top of the monthly PLN 2,500.

A Polish language and culture course (English track).

University Funding

Polish universities give some awards for good grades. Rules and amounts differ at each one.

Rector's scholarship

Many universities pay a rector's scholarship to their best students. Ask your university if international students can apply.

How to Find University Scholarships

Where to Look

Your university's international office
Your university's student support office

Other Places to Look

The Study in Poland website (study.gov.pl) lists more programmes.

Study in Poland: scholarships

The Study in Poland website lists more scholarship programmes for foreign students.

Tips for Applying

Each scholarship sets its own rules and dates.

Apply early

The 2026 Banach call was open for less than a month, from 13 April to 8 May 2026.

Apply to the university too

For Banach, you apply to your chosen university yourself. NAWA does not help with admission.

Check your country

Make sure your country is on the list for the year you apply.

Common Application Mistakes to Avoid

Planning on Banach for a bachelor's degree. It is only for master's study.
Applying too late. The form can close early if there are enough applicants from your country.