The report “Scholarship Map IV,” published by Good Network Foundation, is now available! We sincerely thank the Polish-American Freedom Foundation for supporting this research. The report analyzes data from the Moje Stypendium portal, survey results, and focus group interviews with scholarship organizers. You can read it in full here!

The report presents the current state of social scholarship programs in Poland. These initiatives operate independently of the public system and are funded by local governments, NGOs, and companies. They provide essential support for education. Social scholarships open doors to a better future for thousands of young people, especially those from small towns who face various challenges. We analyze data from 2021–2023, covering 888 scholarship programs run by 671 organizations. The report also includes survey and interview findings. We identify key trends and challenges faced by scholarship organizers.

What’s in the report?

Opportunities for young people. Scholarships are often the only chance for talented young people from small towns to develop their skills and pursue their dreams. Thanks to financial and mentoring support, scholarship recipients can overcome educational and social barriers.

Challenges and obstacles. We highlight the difficulties faced by scholarship organizers. These include limited financial resources, challenges in forming long-term partnerships, and the need for better communication and coordination.

Trends and changes. “Scholarship Map IV” identifies key trends and changes in the scholarship sector. The most important are the dynamic growth of the entire system, increasing interest in supporting talents and achievements, and a search for more flexible and innovative forms of support.

Diversity of scholarship programs. The report highlights the variety of available scholarship programs. These include financial scholarships, mentoring, workshops, and other support initiatives.

A few numbers to encourage you

• 671 – the number of organizations creating the social scholarship system in Poland.
• 888 – the number of scholarship programs implemented from 2021 to 2023.
• 133.6 million PLN – the estimated total budget of the social scholarship system.
• 790 PLN – the average monthly scholarship amount (for student-focused programs).
• 453 PLN – the median monthly scholarship amount (for student-focused programs).

What will you learn from the “Scholarship Map IV” report?

The report answers key questions:

• How many social scholarship programs are available in Poland? Who grants them?
• What criteria are most often considered when awarding scholarships?
• Which groups face the greatest difficulties in obtaining support?
• How is the social scholarship system changing in response to current social and economic challenges?

That’s not all. As the Moje Stypendium team, we have extensive experience in researching and developing scholarships. We can look back at previous reports and track how Poland’s social scholarship system has evolved. We can confidently say – it has changed for the better.

Read the report and discover the important role of the social scholarship system in Poland!