Student at Sciences Po Paris, specializing in macroeconomics. In 2025, he began a one-year academic exchange at the University of Chicago, one of the world’s leading centers for economic research. At the age of seventeen, he received a scholarship to attend UWC Dilijan in Armenia, an experience that shaped his perspective on education and social engagement. He founded the youth think tank “Young Think”, focused on research and developing policy recommendations to support Poland’s development. He has already published a research paper on central bank transparency (IE University, Madrid) and gained professional experience during a six-month internship at the Monetary Policy Department of the Central Bank of Armenia.

Medical student at the prestigious Université Paris Cité, the top medical university in France. In 2025/26, she serves as Poland’s Youth Delegate to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Already as a high school student and IB graduate from Stefan Batory High School in Warsaw, she conducted research at the Medical University of Łódź and later completed an internship at Wake Forest Medical School in the USA, working on innovative brain glioma therapies. For her scientific achievements, she was honored by the First Lady of Poland as a finalist of the Young Promoter of Poland competition (top 3 nationwide) and received the main award at the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) (top 12 worldwide). She is now enrolled in the Médecine-Sciences dual degree program, modeled on the American MD/PhD system, reserved for the top 30 students of the year. Thanks to the scholarship, she plans to develop her biostatistics skills and complete a research internship essential for applying to a master’s program at ENS (École Normale Supérieure).

An authentic, charismatic artist and sculptor, specializing in artistic ceramics and woodcarving. She studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław, passionately creating small-scale forms that serve as her personal language of expression. For her, art is not only a profession but a way of life and an inner dialogue. She has participated in numerous exhibitions, including at Galeria MD_S in Wrocław (“Hen!”), in Trevi, Italy, as part of the Social ART.st.ART project, and at the Gerhart Hauptmann House Museum in Jelenia Góra. She plans to open her own studio — a space for both artistic creation and educational workshops. Her motto is: “Second place is also an achievement. People who come second often succeed because they don’t rest on their laurels — they keep fighting.”

A future lawyer, social activist, and aviation enthusiast who aims to combine these paths to support humanitarian missions. She is the founder of the student branch of Lawyers Without Borders, a network of over 140 law students working to advance human rights. In 2025, she will begin her LLM studies at the London School of Economics, where she plans to deepen her expertise in international law and aviation regulation. Her ambition is to strike a balance between innovation, safety, and accessibility in airspace, enabling modern technologies to support humanitarian efforts worldwide. She has gained practical experience at Citizens Advice Southwark, through mentoring high school students, and by participating in UN simulations. Alicja is an active mentor and initiator of educational projects that bridge academic community development with civic responsibility.

A social activist, organizer of educational and community events, and above all, a committed humanitarian leader. For years, she has been involved in aid initiatives in Poland and abroad. Over the past year, she has worked full-time within the European Solidarity Corps at Sininauhasäätiö, where she gained hands-on experience supporting people in vulnerable situations. In Poland, she served as a volunteer coordinator at the Polish Red Cross (PCK), an organization with which she has been involved for many years. She organized the Jasmoot competition and co-created a TEDx conference, combining community engagement with education. Starting in 2025, she will study International Relations at the Brussels School of Governance, to deepen her understanding of the historical and contemporary mechanisms shaping nations and societies. Her goal is to engage even more effectively in humanitarian missions and to design systemic solutions for people in crisis.

An outstanding fifth-year medical student at the University of Cambridge, studying at Queens’ College. She approaches her future career in pediatric oncology with deep humility and determination. After completing her studies, she plans to return to Poland to work at an academic medical center, combining clinical practice with scientific research. She participated in a research internship at Stanford University, focusing on hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) in children. She is currently preparing a publication on the treatment of relapsed Langerhans cell histiocytosis using cladribine, which she plans to submit to the American Institutional Review Board. During her intercalated year at Cambridge, she also studied History and Philosophy of Science, gaining a deeper understanding of the social, cultural, and ethical dimensions of medicine.

A student at Minerva University and leader of the AI Consensus initiative, which promotes the development of responsible artificial intelligence. The project in Asia brought together over 300 students from 26 countries across 4 continents during the first AI for Good hackathon in South Korea. He is the co-founder and former Vice President of Econverse, an initiative supporting young innovators in Central and Eastern Europe, recognized by Emerging Europe. Hubert has worked on AI projects for industry, including technical document analysis for Samsung Heavy Industries, as well as on AI agents at Wordware (Y Combinator) in San Francisco. His interests focus on the practical applications of AI and on making these systems more predictable, safe, and useful in everyday work.

A graduate of one of the top high schools in Gdynia, where she completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. She combines scientific interests with social and educational activities. Her research plans include analyzing the impact of media on the brain, developing innovative neurological tools, and writing a book about her educational journey to inspire young people to pursue ambitious goals. She is the co-author of the book “Świątynia w sieci algorytmów” (The Temple in the Network of Algorithms), organizer of TriMUN 2024, and co-creator of legislative recommendations for the EU Council. Her systemic projects on youth mental health and the impact of new technologies have been presented to organizations such as UNICEF, Microsoft Poland, and the Polish Ministry of Health.

A biology student at the University of Oxford, active in academic research, community initiatives, and sports. Her research interests focus on structural biology, CRISPR systems, and the detection of antimicrobial resistance genes. She plans to establish her own research group and biotechnology company in Poland, contributing to the development of the national biotech sector. Julia is a scholar and laureate of the Adamed SmartUP Grand Prize, a two-time National Children’s Fund “Talented Youth” scholarship recipient, and a finalist of both the Polish Biology Olympiad and the Environmental Knowledge Olympiad. She is also a member of major scientific organizations in the UK. Beyond her research activities, she is passionate about science outreach — leading workshops for high school students, writing popular science articles, and tutoring children from foster care.

A young sculptor and artist, currently studying at the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław. She is actively involved in numerous exhibition projects, experimenting with a wide range of techniques — from classical clay and plaster sculpture to cast iron forms and installations combining sculpture with new media. Her works have been exhibited at Things We Shouldn’t Draw (2025) at Browar Mieszczański and TECHNOlogy (2025) at Galeria Prześwit. As the Vice President of the FORMA student research group, she organizes workshops, exhibitions, and educational events, and initiates inter-university projects. For four years, she served as class representative, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration between students and faculty. Julia envisions a career that blends artistic, educational, and commercial work — she dreams of running her own studio, shop, and original sculpture line.

A student at the University of Oxford, preparing to pursue a PhD in migration policy and social geography. He is one of only four candidates worldwide to receive an offer to join this prestigious program — and will be the first Polish graduate. Kajetan is actively engaged in social justice and human rights advocacy. He considers youth mentoring and supporting civic initiatives a vital part of his mission. He completed degrees in Cultural Studies and Philosophy at the University of Warsaw, followed by Sociology and Political Anthropology at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in Paris. At Oxford, he obtained an MSc in Migration Studies. Kajetan combines humanistic reflection with analytical thinking — from competing in the Philosophy Olympiad, through entrepreneurship, to interdisciplinary migration research.

A chemistry student at ETH Zürich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) — one of the world’s top universities. He is a recipient of the ADAMED scholarship and a KHMV grant, and he has worked as a researcher at the University of Groningen. Kamil is a laureate and finalist of numerous scientific competitions, including the Polish Chemistry Olympiad, the European Youth Debating Competition (Polish edition), and the Professor Antoni Swinarski Chemistry Competition. He has also won interdisciplinary competitions such as “Symbiosis of Minds”, with his project Neural Avalanches. During his studies in the Netherlands (completed summa cum laude), he conducted research in the Harutyunyan group, where he designed a network of oscillating chemical reactions. His work culminated in a publication in the prestigious Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS). Currently, he continues his research in Zurich, focusing on gold-based catalysts and quantum tunneling.

A young economics enthusiast and leader, accepted to Williams College, where he will begin his studies in liberal arts. His goal is to develop interdisciplinary economic models that draw on knowledge from multiple fields. He is a finalist and medalist of national and international mathematics, economics, and business Olympiads. Thanks to the Polish Scholarship Scheme, he currently attends Chigwell School in the UK. Karol serves as Head of the Merit Team at Econverse Warsaw, where he co-organizes educational and business events, including the Pitch Contest Night. He plans a career that bridges economic research and business practice, focusing on innovative solutions to global challenges.

A future aerospace engineering student at Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University. She has gained research experience at CERN and the European Space Agency (ESA). Kinga is a laureate of numerous international competitions, including Silver Honour (top 5% globally) and 1st place in Poland at the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition (IAAC). She also won the “Astrolabium” National Astronomy Competition and was selected to represent Poland at the 2025 International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Mumbai. She plans to conduct research on extracting rocket fuel from Martian resources and to found a technology startup. She has already been recognized by prestigious international institutions through several competitive scholarships. Support from the Rafał Brzoska Foundation will enable her to begin her studies in the USA and pursue her Martian fuel research. She dreams of founding a tech startup and becoming the first Polish woman in space.

An economist and graduate of the University of Cambridge, currently enrolled in the predoctoral program at the University of Chicago’s Development Innovation Lab, where she joined the team led by Nobel laureate in economics Michael Kremer. Lena’s research focuses on development policy, energy, and gender equality. Her undergraduate thesis analyzed the impact of electrification on women’s employment in Sub-Saharan Africa. In the future, she plans to study topics such as women’s participation in labor markets in developing countries, as well as energy and environmental issues, to meaningfully influence public policy. During her studies, she was an active member of the academic community — she represented Cambridge in tennis, participated in official delegations to Saudi Arabia, gave two speeches at the Cambridge Union, and delivered a talk at TEDx Batory High School. Lena has an impressive academic and educational track record: she represented Poland at the Singapore International Mathematics Challenge, won the King’s College Prize for academic excellence, and achieved top scores in the IB (45/45), SAT (1600/1600), and GRE.

A talented violist with an impressive artistic record and numerous successes in prestigious music competitions in Poland and abroad. He studies at the Grazyna and Kiejstut Bacewicz Academy of Music in Łódź, and as part of the Erasmus exchange, he trained under Prof. Lech Antonio Uszyński at the Royal Conservatory The Hague. Maciej has participated in renowned music courses and academies, including the Penderecki Youth Orchestra, International Lutosławski Youth Orchestra, and the NFM Orchestra Academy. His most significant achievements include: - Grand Prix at the Zbigniew Frieman Polish Music Competition in Bydgoszcz, - First prizes in viola competitions in Łódź and Kraków. In 2025, he will begin prestigious studies in Basel, which will enable him to further develop artistically, participate in international festivals, masterclasses, and competitions.

A second-year student of International Relations, Classics, and Arabic Studies at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. She is currently also studying German, Hebrew, and Chinese. Her research into culture and morality in myths across different nations inspires her ambition to foster effective peace dialogue in conflict situations. She is the author of the novel “Przebudzenie” (The Awakening, Adam Marszałek Publishing House) and an active poet, presenting her work at literary events and competitions. For the past five years, she has raised thousands of zlotys through annual fundraising at the Powązki Cemetery, supporting the preservation of historical monuments — combining her passion for literature with social engagement.

A dancer and final-year master’s student in Dance and Choreography at the Academy of Humanities and Economics in Łódź. She has collaborated with renowned dancers and choreographers from around the world and has participated in numerous artistic projects and workshops to develop her dance technique. During her studies, she gained valuable international experience, training at APAD Corso Professionale in Modena (Italy) and at the Limón Dance Institute in New York, where she completed the prestigious Limón Professional Training Program – LimónLaunch 2025. She has now received the opportunity to continue her education in the LimónPro 2025 program — one of the world’s leading centers for contemporary dance. Beyond her artistic work, Małgorzata has long been socially engaged: she was a Girl Scout, collaborated with the Society of Friends of Children, worked with the Polish Red Cross, and participated in numerous charity initiatives for children and local communities. She has overcome anorexia and depression, and dance became a form of therapy and strength, helping her build her own path. Her resilience and story made a strong impression on the scholarship committee. In the future, she wants to use her experiences to support young people with difficult starts, showing them that passion and determination can open the door to their dreams.

An aspiring fashion designer, beginning his studies in Paris. He aims to build his own fashion brand that merges artistic expression with social commentary, using design to tell meaningful stories, strengthen identity, and inspire change. Michał believes that this scholarship is an investment in a young creator committed to building conscious, inclusive, and socially engaged fashion. He draws, designs, styles, and dances — with ballroom culture playing a central role in his life. He plans to organize workshops and educational projects for youth, particularly those from marginalized communities who rarely have opportunities to showcase their talent. Michał prepared for his fashion studies at Galeria Autonomia and was accepted to the Bachelor’s in Fashion Design at IFA Paris. He also has volunteer experience in Sri Lanka and Bali, working with children and disabled animals in international environments.

A versatile mathematics student at the University of Cambridge, and a graduate of the prestigious Staszic High School in Warsaw. He is a gold medalist of the Baltic Way 2022 international competition and a finalist of the Polish Mathematical Olympiad, where he achieved the maximum score. His outstanding results in the STEP and IELTS exams (8.5/9.0) earned him a place in his dream mathematics program in the UK. Mikołaj is actively involved in the academic community, serving as President of the Cambridge University Polish Society. Despite an intense workload, he continues to pursue his passions: he completed music school (piano) with honors and trains in triathlon and sailing. After his studies, he plans to return to Poland and pursue an academic career. Support from the Rafał Brzoska Foundation will help him finance another year of his studies at Cambridge.

A student at TU Delft, enrolled in one of the world’s top aerospace engineering programs. She is passionate about developing breakthrough technologies that will help build a socially responsible, innovative, and sustainable Europe. As part of the Honours Programme, she is designing an innovative structural material with energy storage capabilities, supported by the EU’s Battery 2030+ fund. At the age of 18, Nina built an observation aircraft as part of a university team, and a year later, she developed a turbomachinery pump for rocket engines. She has taken part in the European Space Agency (ESA) training at ESTEC in space robotics, and participated in a prestigious project for top students from the Netherlands and Spain at CERN’s Innovation Center in Geneva. She is a Queen Hedvig Scholarship laureate and winner of the 2024 Adamed SmartUP Grand Prize in Engineering & Robotics, ranking among the top three out of over 10,000 candidates. Nina graduated from the International Baccalaureate with a perfect score of 45/45, placing her in the top 0.5% globally. With support from the Rafał Brzoska Foundation, she will spend a semester on exchange at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, one of Asia’s leading engineering institutions.

A future Analytical Computer Science student at Jagiellonian University, where he will deepen his knowledge under the supervision of a mentor as a Jagiellonian Scholar. Oskar is passionate about artificial intelligence and a finalist and laureate of numerous mathematics, computer science, and innovation competitions, including Econverse Cup. He draws inspiration from Professor Michael Wooldridge’s words that “the limitations of AI are not like the boundaries of concrete or steel, but arise solely from human imagination.” He believes that support from the Rafał Brzoska Foundation will help him fully realize his potential. He is the youngest member of the AI Working Group at the Polish Ministry of Digital Affairs, and participates in international machine learning programs and conferences, such as M2L. Oskar is active in international academic communities: he has taught programming workshops for participants from five continents as part of Stanford’s Code in Place program, and has taken part in the Oxford Online Maths Club for the past three years. He plans to pursue a research career in artificial intelligence.

A third-year student at Sciences Po Paris, majoring in Politics and Government, with a specialization in Trade and International Finance. Thanks to his outstanding academic performance, he qualified for an elite exchange program at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) as one of the top students of his year. In his free time, he is involved as an educational mentor, volunteering to support children from underprivileged backgrounds to build self-confidence. Coming from a large family, he is the first among his siblings to pursue full-time higher education, and he is committed to advocating for the recognition of economic violence as a criminal offense. His ambition is to become the World Bank Regional Director for Poland and the Baltic States. He has received numerous awards during his studies in Ireland and Poland, earned university admission through academic Olympiads, and completed an internship at the American Chamber of Commerce. Paweł is also socially engaged, volunteering at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. The scholarship will enable him to participate in the University of Michigan exchange program.

A youth leader and founder of the Risewave Foundation, which amplifies young people’s voices in the business world by involving them in co-creating marketing strategies for companies. She has worked with major global brands such as PepsiCo, IKEA, Deichmann, and Marriott. Her projects have earned her the Mayor of Warsaw Award, the Charlemagne Youth Prize, and the Golden Wolf Award for the best social project in Poland. Weronika is also the CEO of the MD Fellowship program, which connects young founders with top entrepreneurs and investors in Poland.

An art historian specializing in 18th-century European art, with a particular focus on Sèvres porcelain and its role in court culture. Her research combines aesthetic analysis with reflection on the political and social functions of art, including mechanisms of prestige, memory, and representation. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Fine and Decorative Arts & Design at the prestigious Sotheby’s Institute of Art, where she continues her research on 18th-century French material culture and studies art law. She previously graduated in Arts Management at Goldsmiths, University of London, specializing in art law and museum studies. Her curatorial and research experience includes positions at Royal Museums Greenwich, The British Museum, and Two Temple Place.

A published researcher working at the intersection of neurocomputation, artificial intelligence, and bioengineering, with experience gained through collaborations with UC Berkeley, Tufts University, TU Delft, the Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI), and ni2o. She completed her third year of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence studies in the Netherlands, and in autumn 2025, she began a Master of Engineering in Bioengineering with a specialization in Cell Engineering at UC Berkeley, supported by the MEng Opportunity Award. She is the co-founder of Protocols, a startup where she designed algorithms for biomarker detection. Her research focuses on bioelectrical glioma modeling and the application of AI in neuroimplants, connectomics, biocomputation, and computer vision, with publications in peer-reviewed journals such as Frontiers in Neuroscience and presentations at IEEE conferences in Japan. She was previously a Watson Institute Fellow as part of a startup accelerator program. She received the Silver Wolf Award in the Zwolnieni z Teorii competition and participated in Entrepreneur First – Future48 in London (2024), where she was selected as one of the 20 most promising young innovators in Europe.

One of the most outstanding young Polish violinists, active both as a soloist and chamber musician. He is the 2023 laureate of the “Koryfeusz of Polish Music” award in the “Discovery of the Year” category and a prizewinner at the Henryk Wieniawski Competition in Poznań. He has performed as a soloist worldwide — in the USA, Japan, the UK, Germany, and in most major Polish philharmonic halls — collaborating with NOSPR, Sinfonia Iuventus, the Polish Radio Orchestra, and many others. In 2024, he recorded the album “Polish Romantic Works” with the Łódź Philharmonic, featuring Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto No. 1, which was nominated for the Fryderyk Award. Alongside his concert career, Wojciech continues his studies at the Academy of Music in Łódź and is starting a new chapter at the Musik Akademie der Stadt Basel.

A Biological Sciences student at the University of Oxford, where she explores the intersection of molecular biology and climate challenges. She is currently engaged in plant immunology research and plans to pursue a PhD focused on plant–microbe interactions, aiming to apply her work to food production and sustainable agriculture. She participates in interdisciplinary projects, including co-developing a greenhouse gas emissions calculator for Oxford colleges. Zofia is also a member of the Effective Altruism Fellowship, where she promotes ethical and impactful approaches to research and social action. She is a laureate of the BIEA STEM Competition, BSL Entrepreneurial Challenge, Immerse Blog Competition, and the CourtWatch Poland Oxford Debate Tournament. Zofia is a passionate young researcher determined to contribute to scientific progress and practical climate solutions.