PolandMasterNext cycle not announced yetFully FundedPoland My First Choice NAWA Programme 2027–2028
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Poland My First Choice is a programme of the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) for international students starting a full-time master's degree at a Polish university that has an agreement with NAWA. Scholars receive a monthly stipend of PLN 2,000, free tuition at public universities and a one-off travel allowance. It is open only to citizens of a fixed list of countries (mostly EU/EEA countries, the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, Korea and others); no Arab or African country is on the list. You apply to NAWA online and separately to the university for admission. The 2026 call closed on 29 May 2026; the 2027 call has not been announced.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsPLN 2,000 monthly stipend
Paid for up to 12 months per academic year during the regular length of the master's.
Free tuition
Tuition is waived at public universities.
Travel allowance
A one-off travel allowance whose amount depends on your country of citizenship.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaRequired Documents
4 DocsOr a university certificate if not yet graduated.
In Polish or English.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: PLN 2,000 monthly stipend, Free tuition, Travel allowance.
Eligible levels: Master.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Passport scan, Bachelor's diploma and transcript, B2 language certificate, Cover letter.
Apply directly on the official website: https://nawa.gov.pl/en/students/foreign-students/poland-my-first-choice-programme. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.
Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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