Scholarships and funding

There are a number of scholarships available within the limits defined in bilateral agreements. They are financed either by the Polish or the foreign partner’s government, often with the aim to enhance exchange within a specific field of study. The amount of a scholarship depends on the type of study undertaken.

Public universities:

Private universities:

The Mayor’s competition for the best thesis dedicated to economic issues enjoys high popularity

Municipal scholarship program of the Mayor of Lublin

John Paul II Foundation Scholarships

Full Tuition Waiver Scholarship for International Students UMCS

The Piotr Mroczyk Scholarship – UMCS

Exchange programme for students and scientists as part of bilateral cooperation – offer for incoming students and scientists

The Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme

Exchange programme for students and scientists as part of bilateral cooperation – offer for polish students

Program im. Gen. Andersa

Poland My First Choice – scholarship for international students

POLONISTA – scholarship and fellowship Programme for students and scientists

The Ignacy Lukasiewicz Scholarship Programme

The Lane Kirkland Scholarship Program

The Konstanty Kalinowski Scholarship Program

Semper Polonia Scholarships

The Semper Polonia Foundation scholarships are available to candidates with Polish roots studying at universities in their own countries. The scholarship program aims to:

  • support the educational and professional activity of Poles and individuals with Polish roots living abroad;
  • use the experience of young graduates with Polish roots to promote Polish economic and cultural achievements and to develop contacts between Poland and their states of residence;
  • foster the emergence of Polish lobby groups in the recipients’ countries.


Contact and information:
Dorota Guz
E-mail: stypendia@semperpolonia.pl
Phone: +48 (22) 828 18 21 w. 106

More information about the recruitment process, application deadlines, responsibilities and amount of scholarships here.

Kosciuszko Foundation Scholarships

Visegrad Scholarship Program

The Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission Scholarship

Krzysztof Skubiszewski Scholarship

Scholarship of the “Polish Community” Association for Polish origin students

Scholarship Program “Fellowship Research & Experience”