Poland My First Choice (NAWA)

Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Citizens of listed high-income countries (for example Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, the UK, the USA) or residents of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, with a bachelor's degree from one of those countries (awarded 2024 or later, or finishing by mid-July), starting a full-time Master in Poland. B2 English or Polish. Not for previous NAWA master's scholarship holders.

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About this opportunity

A NAWA programme that brings students from selected countries to do a full Master in Poland. Applicants apply directly in the NAWA online system, one application per person.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Citizens of listed high-income countries (for example Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, the UK, the USA) or residents of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, with a bachelor's degree from one of those countries (awarded 2024 or later, or finishing by mid-July), starting a full-time Master in Poland. B2 English or Polish. Not for previous NAWA master's scholarship holders.
2. Note the deadline. Apr – May (annual; the 2026 call closed on 29 May 2026 at 15:00 Warsaw time, results by 31 Jul - the next call is expected to open in spring 2027) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Online NAWA application; university application; degree certificates; transcripts; proof of language proficiency; other required documents.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Competitive; university admission and scholarship application are separate

Profile of past winners

Not specified

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Tips from our advisors

1. 2026/27 application is closed. Monitor NAWA for the next call and check the eligible-country list.
2. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
5. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
6. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.
7. Have your SOP and CV reviewed by someone who has seen successful applications before you submit.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Poland My First Choice (NAWA)?

Citizens of listed high-income countries (for example Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, the UK, the USA) or residents of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, with a bachelor's degree from one of those countries (awarded 2024 or later, or finishing by mid-July), starting a full-time Master in Poland. B2 English or Polish. Not for previous NAWA master's scholarship holders.

What does Poland My First Choice (NAWA) cover?

Monthly scholarship of PLN 2,000 (up to 12 months a year), tuition exemption at public universities and a one-time travel allowance of PLN 1,000 to 6,500 depending on your country

When is the deadline for Poland My First Choice (NAWA)?

Apr – May (annual; the 2026 call closed on 29 May 2026 at 15:00 Warsaw time, results by 31 Jul - the next call is expected to open in spring 2027) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Poland My First Choice (NAWA)?

Host countries: Poland.

What documents do I need for Poland My First Choice (NAWA)?

Online NAWA application; university application; degree certificates; transcripts; proof of language proficiency; other required documents.

How are applicants selected for Poland My First Choice (NAWA)?

Competitive; university admission and scholarship application are separate

How much work is the Poland My First Choice (NAWA) application?

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