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NRRP – non-repayable support for nursing students

The NRRP project provided non-repayable financial support to 93 MANS nursing students, helping them cover the cost of their studies.

National Recovery Plan, Republic of Poland, Funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU, Ministry of Health.

KPO – non-repayable support for nursing students at MANS in Łomża


About the project

The International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża is implementing the project “Support from Development Plan funds for an action providing non-repayable support to students of nursing, midwifery and emergency medical care. Edition 2, cycle from academic year 2023/2024 to 2025/2026”.

The undertaking is implemented under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, Component D “Efficiency, accessibility and quality of the healthcare system”, within Investment D2.1.1 “Investments in the modernisation and equipping of teaching facilities and increasing the number of people undertaking medical studies”. The project is financed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Project information

  • Project number: KPOD.07.05-IP.10-0122/25
  • Beneficiary: International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża
  • Contracting institution: Ministry of Health – KPO
  • Institution responsible for project settlement: Ministry of Health – KPO
  • Programme: National Recovery and Resilience Plan
  • Fund: Recovery and Resilience Facility
  • Priority: Efficiency, accessibility and quality of the healthcare system – grant component
  • Action: D2.1.1. Investments in the modernisation and equipping of teaching facilities and increasing the number of people undertaking medical studies
  • Project implementation period: 01.10.2023 – 30.06.2026
  • Agreement signed on: 13.04.2026
  • Implementation location: Podlaskie Voivodeship, Łomża County, Łomża Municipality

Project objective

The undertaking aims to increase the number of medical personnel, particularly nurses, by supporting students in fields crucial to the healthcare system. The project is intended to reduce financial barriers to medical education and support the commencement and continuation of nursing studies.

The project contributes to the objectives of KPO Investment D2.1.1, which aims to increase the number of people undertaking medical studies and strengthen the healthcare system by developing its workforce.

Project scope

The project provides non-repayable financial support to 93 students of the International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża who began full-time first-cycle Nursing studies in the winter semester of academic year 2023/2024.

The support covers charges for educational services, i.e. tuition fees. It covers the full first-cycle study programme, for a maximum of 6 semesters, i.e. 3 years, from academic year 2023/2024 to 2025/2026.

Target group

The target group consists of full-time first-cycle Nursing students who began their studies in the winter semester of academic year 2023/2024 and received support under Edition 2 of Action 3 of the Incentive Scheme.

The project supports 93 students.


93 MANS nursing students supported by KPO – investing in the future of regional healthcare 29.06.2026

The International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża has completed a project through which 93 nursing students received non-repayable financial support. Assistance was provided during their first, second and third years of study and covered charges for educational services, i.e. tuition fees.

The project “Support from Development Plan funds for an action providing non-repayable support to students of nursing, midwifery and emergency medical care. Edition 2, cycle from academic year 2023/2024 to 2025/2026” was implemented from 1 October 2023 to 30 June 2026 under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan...


Tasks implemented in the project

Task 1. Providing non-repayable support to students

The task involves providing non-repayable financial support to Nursing students in their 1st, 2nd and 3rd years of study. The funds cover educational services. The value of the task is PLN 1,812,140.00.

Planned project results

  • Number of participants in education or training: 93
  • Number of young people aged 15–29 receiving support: 26
  • Number of students receiving support under the incentive scheme: 93

Project value and funding

  • Total project value: PLN 1,902,747.00
  • Eligible expenditure: PLN 1,902,747.00
  • EU funding: PLN 1,902,747.00

Funding source

The project is financed from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan through the Recovery and Resilience Facility.


Project significance

The project is significant for developing the region’s medical workforce and improving access to nursing education. Non-repayable financial support reduces the economic barrier associated with study costs, helping students preparing for the nursing profession to continue their education.

The project addresses the healthcare system’s need to increase the number of qualified medical personnel. Support for Nursing students is an investment in the professional competences of future healthcare workers and in improved access to healthcare services.


Contact details

International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża

ul. Studencka 19 18-400 Łomża tel. 86 216 94 97 email: rektorat@mans.edu.pl