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Poland My First Choice Programme

PLN 2,000/month stipend, tuition waiver, and travel grant for master's students from high-income countries to study in Poland; 2027/28 call expected spring 2027.

Am I eligible?
🇵🇱 PolandNAWA

At a glance

Study level

Master’s

Destination

Poland

Funding

PLN 2,000/month stipend + full tuition waiver + travel grant (up to €3,000 for return journey). Duration: 2 years.

Eligible applicants

Citizens of countries listed as high socioeconomic development in the NAWA call (not EU/EEA/Swiss); master's programme in Poland; 2-year duration; spring 2026 deadline (closed)

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Overview

Poland My First Choice Programme is offered by NAWA for Master’s study in Poland. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.

Application checklist

What you’ll need

The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.

  1. University admissionMust apply to and be admitted to a master's programme at a Polish public university or authorized institution
  2. NAWA online applicationRequired
  3. Admission letter from Polish universityRequired
  4. Transcripts and degree certificatesRequired

What this scholarship covers

PLN 2,000/month stipend

Included

Tuition fee waiver

Included

Travel grant (up to €3,000)

Included

PLN 2,000/month stipend + full tuition waiver + travel grant (up to €3,000 for return journey). Duration: 2 years. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.

Are you eligible?

Eligibility review

Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026

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International students

Conditional

Domestic students

No

Scholarship scope

Organization scholarship

Last eligibility check

October 11, 2026

Who can apply

Citizenship
Applicant group: Selected developed countries.
International eligibility
Open to international applicants.

Academic requirements

Minimum grades / GPANot published
No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.

Study restrictions and coverage

Countries
Poland

Official eligibility summary

Open to: Citizens of countries listed as high socioeconomic development in the NAWA call (not EU/EEA/Swiss); master's programme in Poland; 2-year duration; spring 2026 deadline (closed). NAWA also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.

Applicant profile

  • Citizens of countries listed as high socioeconomic development in the NAWA call (not EU/EEA/Swiss); master's programme in Poland; 2-year duration; spring 2026 deadline (closed)

Study route

  • Master’s study in Poland

Current-cycle criteria

  • Open to: Citizens of countries listed as high socioeconomic development in the NAWA call (not EU/EEA/Swiss); master's programme in Poland; 2-year duration; spring 2026 deadline (closed). NAWA also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.

What to confirm for this cycle

Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.

  • Current eligibility rules
  • Current funding and benefits
  • Current deadline and application route
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Required documents

The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Obtain admission to a master's programme at a Polish university

  2. 2

    Apply on the NAWA online system during the call window

  3. 3

    Submit application documents including university admissions letter

Application timeline

  1. Application cycle

    2026/27 closed ~May 2026. 2027/28 call expected spring 2027. Check nawa.gov.pl/en/students/incoming-to-poland/poland-my-first-choice.

    The listed deadline is May 15, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.

Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.

Official source

NAWA

Official scholarship source

Last checked October 11, 2026

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Your next steps

  1. 01Read the official programme guidance.
  2. 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
  3. 03Check the current application cycle.
  4. 04Apply through the official provider.
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Frequently asked questions

When is the next deadline?

The listed deadline is May 15, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.

Why do some details vary?

Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.