Forms of financial aid

Foreigners who meet certain conditions of residence in Poland may apply for a social scholarship, including:

• citizens of the EU, EFTA and Switzerland and their family members living in Poland (employed, self-employed, with the right of residence or permanent residence),
• citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and their family members with the right of residence in Poland,
• holders of a permanent residence permit or EU long-term resident status,
• holders of a temporary residence permit in specific cases (Art. 127, Art. 137a, Art. 159(1) and Art. 186(1)(3) and (4) of the Act on Foreigners),
• persons with refugee status, temporary protection or subsidiary protection,
• holders of a certificate of proficiency in Polish as a foreign language (at least C1 level),
• holders of the Pole's Card or persons who have received a decision confirming Polish origin,
• spouses, ascendants or descendants of Polish citizens living in Poland,
• holders of a temporary residence permit for scientific research, researcher mobility, or a national visa for research purposes.

All required documents in a foreign language must be translated into Polish by a sworn translator. In addition, a statement of non-taxable income (Form C) from each adult family member must be attached, together with a document confirming the residence title (e.g. a residence card with the decision granting the permit, or another document entitling the holder to reside and work in Poland).

The net income of a foreigner's family is converted into PLN using the exchange rate from the last working day of the settlement year, published on the website of the National Bank of Poland. If a family member earned income abroad that they did not earn in the base year, the rate from the last working day of the month following the month in which the income was earned is used.