The Ignacy Lukasiewicz Scholarship

Awarded By: Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange and Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Updated on Dec 22, 2024
Rekha Madi
Rekha Madi
University Research Analyst
Course: Masters
Deadline: Dec 22, 2024
Amount: Not Available
Countries:
PolandPoland

Scholarship Overview

The Ignacy – ukasiewicz Scholarship Programme is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (Polish: Narodowa Agencja Wymiany Akademickiej – NAWA within the framework of Polish Development Assistance. The patron of the Programme is Ignacy -ukasiewicz, an outstanding Polish inventor, pharmacist, pioneer of the oil industry and the creator of the kerosene lamp. The Programme aim is to support the socio-economic growth of developing countries (excluding European and Central Asian countries) through raising the level of knowledge and education of their citizens.

Applicable course, university, and country

 

  • This scholarship is applicable for all universities in Poland
  • This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree in the field of engineering and technical sciences, agricultural sciences, sciences and natural sciences.

 

Scholarship amount details

 

  • Participation in the Programme enable to undertake tuition-free 2nd cycle studies (Master degree studies) at public universities in Poland supervised by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
  • Second cycle degree programmes are preceded by a preparatory course to facilitate undertaking studies in Poland, which is also covered by the scholarship. The preparatory course is aimed at teaching the scholarship holders the Polish language, familiarising them with Polish culture and introducing them to subjects related to the course of their future studies.

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application × Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense × Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation × Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses × Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care × Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover × Not covered in scholarship
Others × Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
Varies

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from Angola, Colombia, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria, Palestine, Peru, The Republic of South Africa, The Philippines, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda and Vietnam.

Appication Process for this scholarship

 

  • Applicants are asked to crop out/cover up their photograph before attaching the scan of required appendices and not to send their photographs (a photo image is superfluous data)
  • Attachment of a document with a visible photo will be treated as consent for the processing of this piece of personal information and for storing the photograph in the NAWA database
  • The following must accompany the application:
    • Scan of the diploma of completion of first-cycle studies in the fields of engineering and technical sciences, agricultural sciences, exact sciences or life sciences, along with the supplement (transcript of subjects taken) and the GPA, conferred no earlier than in 2017
    • A scan of the Applicant’s valid passport page with the Applicant’s personal information, confirming the Applicant’s nationality
    • An outline of the planned Master’s thesis in the field of engineering and technical sciences, agricultural sciences, exact sciences, or life sciences – specifying the topic and the research method. The description must be entered in the form available in the NAWA system
    • The applicant’s declaration of not having previously completed Master’s degree studies (second-cycle or uniform studies) – does not apply to Applicants who received their diploma of completion of first-cycle studies in a country where the two-cycle system of studies is not in place
    • A scan of a certificate confirming knowledge of English at least at B2 level – a list of accepted certificates is provided in Appendix no. 2 to the Regulations

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Scholarship link:
https://nawa.gov.pl/en/students/foreign-students/the-ignacy-lukasiewicz-scholarship-programme

Application Documents

Document Required/Optional
Official Transcripts Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info Data
Contact Number 48 22-390-35-78

 

Scholarship Eligibility

 

  • Foreigners who meet all the criteria listed below at the time of the call for applications may apply for the NAWA scholarship for second-cycle studies in Poland under the Programme. Candidates must:
    • Be citizens of one of the following countries: Angola, Ethiopia, Philippines, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Colombia, Lebanon, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria, Palestine, Peru, South Africa, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, or other countries covered by Official Development Assistance (ODA), with the exception of developing countries of Europe and Central Asia. The list of countries whose citizens may apply for a scholarship under the Programme is attached as Appendix no. 1 to these Regulations
    • Not be Polish citizens and must not have applied for Polish citizenship
    • Plan to commence second-cycle studies or a preparatory course in the academic year 2022/23
    • Be students in the last year of first-cycle studies in the fields of engineering and technical sciences, agricultural sciences, exact sciences, and life sciences at the time of submitting the application to the Programme or have obtained a diploma of completion of first-cycle studies in the above-mentioned fields not earlier than in 2017
    • Not have previously obtained a Master’s degree (second-cycle or uniform Master’s studies). If the two-cycle studies system is not universally in place in the country in which the student has obtained her or his first-cycle studies diploma, it is admissible to accept Applicants who hold a Master’s or equivalent diploma obtained no earlier than in 2017, as well as Applicants who are students of the last year of these studies, conducted in the fields of engineering and technical sciences, agricultural sciences, exact sciences, and life sciences
    • Not have previously been granted a scholarship under the Programme
    • Speak English at least at the B2 level
    • Language competencies must be confirmed with a document listed in point 2.5 of these Regulations

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction is applicable.

Exams Details:

Exam Required/Optional
IELTS Required (minimum score 6.5)
12 Required
UG Required

 

iSchoolConnect Rating

4
The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from Angola, Colombia, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria, Palestine, Peru, The Republic of South Africa, The Philippines, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda and Vietnam.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed undergraduate education.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time