The recruitment and selection process for the first, pilot edition of the Iga Świątek Foundation Scholarship Programme has been completed. As one of the Foundation’s key initiatives, the programme is designed to provide long-term support to talented athletes at the outset of their professional careers. The programme has now entered its implementation phase.
The pilot edition attracted significant interest, with the Foundation receiving over 200 applications from female and male athletes representing a wide range of Olympic disciplines. The candidates demonstrated not only a high level of sporting performance, but also maturity, determination, and clearly defined development goals – key criteria in the evaluation process.
All applications were subject to a thorough review by the Selection Committee, composed of Iga Świątek, Tomasz Świątek, Daria Abramowicz, Daria Sulgostowska, Alina Sikora, and Maciej Ryszczuk. Applications were assessed in accordance with the criteria set out in the programme regulations. The overall standard was exceptionally high and well balanced, which made the selection of scholarship recipients particularly challenging.
As a result of the recruitment process, the first scholars of the Iga Świątek Foundation Scholarship Programme were selected athletes representing disciplines such as swimming, speed skating, tennis, and athletics. Starting in January 2026, they will receive comprehensive financial and expert support for a period of 12 months as part of the programme.