The Rector's scholarship may be awarded to a student who has achieved outstanding academic results, scientific or artistic achievements, or sports achievements in competition at least at the national level. It is awarded at the student's request for the duration of the academic year. Rector's scholarships are also available to students in the first semester of their second degree program, provided they started no later than one year after completing their first degree program.

The Rector's scholarship may be applied for by a student admitted to the first year of study in the year of the matriculation exam, who is:

• a laureate of an international Olympiad or a laureate or finalist of a central-level Olympiad, referred to in the regulations on the educational system;
• a medalist in at least a competitive sport for the title of Polish Champion in a given sport, as referred to in the regulations on sports.