Poland Fully Funded Master Scholarships 2025 for International Students Under ‘My First Choice’ Programme

Engr Asifa KarimApril 16, 2025

A golden gateway to Europe just swung open for aspiring master’s students worldwide. The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) has officially launched its 2025 call for the Poland My First Choice Programme, inviting international students to apply for fully funded scholarships to pursue their master’s degrees at some of Poland’s top public universities.

This prestigious programme is designed for bright, motivated non-Polish citizens who wish to begin a full-time second-cycle (master’s level) program in English or Polish in the 2025/26 academic year.

💸 What’s in the Scholarship Package?

The Poland My First Choice Programme offers an extremely competitive financial package:

A monthly stipend of PLN 1,800 (approx. €420) for the entire duration of your master’s degree.
Full tuition fee waiver at public university-type institutions in Poland.
A one-time travel allowance of up to PLN 6,500, depending on your home country.

🌍 Who Can Apply?

You’re eligible to apply if you’re a citizen of one of select countries with following criteria:

Be currently enrolled in or have completed a bachelor’s degree (in 2023 or later) in one of the listed countries.
Demonstrate B2-level proficiency in either English or Polish, depending on their chosen language of instruction.
Intend to enroll in a full-time master’s degree at a Polish public university that cooperates with NAWA.

📘 What Can You Study?

The scholarship applies to any field of study available at participating universities — from STEM and social sciences to arts and business — as long as it’s a full-time second-cycle program and not a double degree. Students may choose to study in English or Polish, depending on their comfort level.

To explore your program options, NAWA recommends: