NAWA Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme
The NAWA Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme is a flagship Polish government scholarship offering fully funded Master's studies at public Polish universities. Open to citizens of 36 countries including Indonesia. The scholarship covers a monthly stipend of PLN 2,500 (~EUR 580), travel allowance PLN 2,500, and tuition-free study for 2 years. Application deadline: 8 May 2026. Both English and Polish tracks available (Polish track includes a 1-year preparatory course). One of the most accessible fully funded Master's scholarships in Europe for Indonesian students.
Popular Participating Universities
University of Warsaw
Warsaw University of Technology
Jagiellonian UniversityQuick info
Application status
Closed · opens Mar 2027Opens the provider's official website
Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.
What you get
- Monthly stipend of PLN 2,500 (approx. EUR 580) for the full duration
- Travel allowance of PLN 2,500 (approx. EUR 580) one-time
- Tuition-free at public Polish universities
- Optional 1-year Polish language preparatory course (if choosing Polish-taught track)
- Polish language and culture course (for English-track students)
Requirements
Detailed requirements
- - Citizen of 36 eligible countries — Indonesia ✓ confirmed eligible
- - NOT a Polish citizen
- - Bachelor's degree completed after 2024 (or will complete before 15 July 2026)
- - No previous Master's degree
- - Not previously awarded a Stefan Banach scholarship
- - English proficiency minimum B2 (IELTS 5.5+ / TOEFL iBT 72+)
- - Submit a video self-presentation (motivation + research interests)
- - Must apply to a programme on the NAWA-eligible list of public Polish universities
Who can apply
Master's students from 36 developing/partner countries including Indonesia. Fully funded 2-year Master's at any public Polish university. English or Polish language tracks. PLN 2,500/month stipend covers living costs in Poland (~EUR 500–700/month). One of the top fully funded Master's scholarships in Europe for Indonesian students. ~500 scholarships per cycle.
Application window
Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.
Important dates
How to apply
- 1Step 1: Verify Indonesia is on the eligible country list at nawa.gov.pl
- 2Step 2: Choose a Master's programme from the NAWA list of public Polish universities (English or Polish track)
- 3Step 3: Prepare application materials: transcripts, English certificate, CV, motivation letter
- 4Step 4: Record a video self-presentation (max 3 minutes, motivation + research interests)
- 5Step 5: Submit online application via programs.nawa.gov.pl before 8 May 2026, 3 PM CEST
- 6Step 6: Results announced 31 July 2026
- 7Step 7: Accept offer and apply for Polish student visa
- 8Step 8: Begin studies in October 2026
Provider
Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA)
Poland
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