# Polish secondary and higher education initiatives > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-secondary-and-higher-education-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-20T04:51:28.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Educational initiatives in Poland have focused on strengthening the connection between secondary and higher education through institutional partnerships and financial support. Initial efforts involved establishing didactic and research patronage agreements. In Włocławek, the State Academy of Applied Sciences (PANS) partnered with a local medical class to provide students access to university infrastructure, lectures, and workshops. Similarly, a secondary school in Rawicz collaborated with the University of Wrocław to allow students to participate in university-level lectures and engage with researchers. Subsequent developments included the distribution of academic scholarships and research grants. In the Grójec District, 134 students in the Warka municipality received Starosta scholarships for academic excellence, with monthly stipends awarded based on grade point averages. Additionally, researchers at the University of Wrocław received ‘Perły Nauki’ grants to support specialized studies in medieval diplomatics, sigillography, and the history of pharmacy. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: Students and researchers receive academic scholarships in Poland Students in the Grójec District and researchers at the University of Wrocław have received academic scholarships to support their studies and scientific research. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/students-and-researchers-receive-academic-scholarships-in-poland ### 2026-10-08: Polish schools establish new partnerships with universities Polish secondary schools in Włocławek and Rawicz have signed partnership agreements with universities to provide students with academic resources, lectures, and professional mentorship. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-schools-establish-new-partnerships-with-universities --- Cite as: Polish secondary and higher education initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/polish-secondary-and-higher-education-initiatives