Scholarship Opportunity: 2025/2026 Polish Government (Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme) The Higher Education Council is pleased to inform interested Rwandan citizens of a scholarship opportunity offered by the Government of Poland for the 2025/2026 academic year. This opportunity is part of the Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme, managed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA), and is being extended to Rwanda for the second time.

Key Details:

Scope of the Scholarship

• Fully funded Master's degree studies in Poland
• Open to all fields of study, with priority given to STEM-related disciplines
• Scholarship covers tuition fees and a monthly stipend of approximately USD 500

• Studies can be undertaken in either English or Polish at public universities in Poland
• List of eligible institutions available at: www.krasp.gov.pl/en

Eligibility Criteria

• Rwandan citizenship
• Bachelor's degree completed or expected before the 2025/26 academic year
• Acceptance into a Master's programme at a Polish public university

Application Process

• Interested candidates must apply directly to both NAWA and a Polish university
• Application forms and full instructions at: https://programs.nawa.gov.pl/login are available
• Applicants must also upload a 2-3 minute self-introduction video, explaining their motivation and study choice

Deadline

• All applications must be submitted by 27 June 2025 at 3:00 PM Central European Time

Important Notes

• This is a highly competitive program among over 30 eligible countries
• Last year, eight Rwandan students were awarded the scholarship
• The selection process will take place in July-August, with results expected in September 2025
• Due to the short application window, interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply immediately

For more details, visit the official NAWA programme page: https://nawa.gov.pl/en/students/foreign-students/the-banach-scholarship-programme

Inquiries may be directed to banach@nawa.gov.pl.