Poland My First Choice Programme

Overview

A NAWA (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange) scholarship encouraging talented young people from selected countries to choose Poland as their first choice for Master's-level study, with tuition waivers and a monthly stipend.

Funding

Monthly stipend of PLN 1,800 for the duration of the Master's degree, exemption from tuition fees at public universities, and a one-time international travel allowance of up to PLN 6,500

Eligibility

• Citizens of NAWA-designated eligible countries for this programme
• Applying for a Master's (second-cycle) programme at a Polish academic higher education institution
• Must separately meet that university's own admission requirements

Application Deadline

Annual call typically runs through late May (e.g., 29 May, 3:00pm Warsaw time), sometimes extended Always confirm exact dates on the official site before planning your application, since deadlines shift year to year.

How to Apply

1. Apply separately for admission to your chosen Polish university and meet its requirements
2. Register and submit your scholarship application through the NAWA ICT system (programs.nawa.gov.pl)
3. Provide academic transcripts and required supporting documents
4. Submit before the annual deadline
5. Await NAWA's decision, which is confirmed alongside your university admission