october scholarships for foreigners in Poland

15.10.2025

October – Scholarships for People from Ukraine and Other Foreigners

October is here, and as every month, we’ve checked which Polish scholarships are open to people from Ukraine and other foreign countries! If you’ve seen our earlier lists, you already know there are quite a few such opportunities each month.

If this is your first time reading one of these summaries, here’s how it works: we divide scholarships into two groups:

  • those aimed specifically at people of non-Polish nationality, and

  • national scholarships that foreigners can also apply for.

Let’s dive in!

Scholarships for People from Ukraine and Other Foreigners – October

NAWA – Scientists in Need
For researchers holding a PhD or higher who have received refugee status or other forms of international protection from the Head of the Office for Foreigners in Poland.
Deadline: December 15, 2025

GFPS Scholarships for People from Ukraine
For students of Polish or Ukrainian universities who care about civic society issues. Apply for a semester-long scholarship from GFPS-Polska.
Deadline: October 26, 2025

NAWA CEEPUS Exchange Program
For students and academics from Central European countries.
Deadline: December 15, 2025

Ad Polonos Scholarship Fund 2025
For outstanding students of the Jagiellonian University and PhD candidates at the Doctoral School of Medical and Health Sciences who are descendants of deported Poles. Open to citizens of Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, and Ukraine.
Deadline: October 20, 2025

Polish-German Cooperation Foundation – Journalism Scholarships 2025
For journalists from Poland and Germany.
Deadline: October 20, 2025

Queen Silvia Nursing Award (QSNA) 2025
For nurses and nursing students from Poland, Sweden, Finland, Germany, and Lithuania.
Deadline: October 31, 2025

Scholarships for Students of Roma Origin
Deadline: October 31, 2025

National Scholarships Also Open to Foreigners

Minister of Science Scholarships for Significant Achievements
For students.
Deadline: October 25, 2025

“DLA ORŁÓW” Scholarship Program 2025
For school students.
Deadline: October 31, 2025

Koźmiński Foundation Scholarships 2025
For university students.
Deadline: October 31, 2025

“Daj Szansę” Foundation Scholarships 2025
For school students.
Deadline: November 7, 2025

Yamaha Music Europe Foundation Scholarships
For students preparing for a professional music career at an accredited European institution.
Deadline: November 30, 2025

Stanisław Wyspiański Scholarship 2025
For creative and independent individuals who make a positive impact in their communities.
Deadline: October 31, 2025

MSD Animal Health European Veterinary Student Scholarship Program
For 3rd–5th-year veterinary students at universities that are members of the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE). In Poland, this includes:
Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW), University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, and University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn.
Deadline: October 31, 2025

International Programs

Visegrad Fund
The International Visegrad Fund regularly offers scholarships for Ukrainian students who wish to study in one of the V4 countries. It supports academic projects, international cooperation, and cultural exchange.

DAAD
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers a wide range of scholarships for Ukrainian students and researchers, enabling them to study or conduct research at German universities.

Horizon Europe Program
Horizon Europe supports innovative research and scientific projects, offering grants and scholarships for students and researchers, including those from Ukraine.

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