- Provider: Swedish Institute
- Host country: Sweden
- Study level: Master’s
- Funding: Fully funded: Covers full tuition fees, a monthly allowance of SEK 12,000, and a one-time travel grant of SEK 15,000 (or SEK 10,000 for specific countries).
- Who can apply: Citizens of 34 eligible countries who are liable to pay tuition fees, have demonstrated work experience, and have demonstrated leadership experience.
- Fields of study: Governance, Public Health, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, STEM
- Deadline: 15 January 2027
About the scholarship
The Swedish Institute (SI) offers the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals to support full-time, one- or two-year master’s studies at Swedish universities. This fully funded opportunity is designed for professionals who aim to take on leadership roles and drive change in their local contexts. The scholarship supports studies in specific fields including Governance, Public Health, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Recipients also join the SI Network for Global Professionals, a platform for career development and lifelong connection with fellow leaders worldwide.
What it covers
- Full tuition fee coverage, paid directly by SI to the Swedish university each semester.
- A monthly allowance of SEK 12,000 to cover living expenses throughout the study period.
- A one-time travel grant of SEK 15,000 (or SEK 10,000 for scholars from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine).
- Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals and the Sweden Alumni Network after the scholarship period ends.
Note: The scholarship does not include insurance, cover the application fee to University Admissions, or provide additional grants for family members.
Who can apply
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a citizen of one of the 34 eligible countries, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Zambia.
- Apply for a master’s programme that is eligible for the SI scholarship.
- Be liable to pay tuition fees at University Admissions.
- Have demonstrated work experience (conditions apply to certain regions).
- Have demonstrated leadership experience from a current or previous employer, entrepreneurship, or civil society engagement.
How to apply
The application process involves two main steps:
- Step 1: Apply to Swedish master’s programmes through University Admissions between 16 October 2026 and 15 January 2027.
- Step 2: Submit your SI Scholarship application via the official portal between 8 February 2027 and 24 February 2027. The portal closes at 14:59 CET on the final day.
University admissions announcements are expected on 1 April 2027, and the final SI Scholarship announcement will be made on 22 April 2027. Visit the official Swedish Institute webpage for the complete list of eligible programmes and detailed application instructions.
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