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Swedish Institute Scholarships 2027

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Applications for the Swedish Institute Scholarship will open soon.

The Swedish Institute (SI) offers fully funded scholarships for studies on master’s level in Sweden. SI is looking for ambitious professionals who want to make a difference. These scholarships offer a unique opportunity to develop professionally, academically and build long-lasting relations with Sweden and other global professionals.

SI Scholarship for Global Professionals

  • Do you want to contribute to the sustainable development of your home country? Are you seeking new academic perspectives to strengthen your ability to lead societal change? The Swedish Institute awards academic scholarships for master’s studies in Sweden, to global professionals from a selection of countries. Read through the call for applications carefully.

Sweden invests in global talent to build lasting partnerships for a more sustainable and equitable world. Through this scholarship, you’ll gain access to world-class education, cutting-edge research, and a vibrant network of peers – all while developing the tools to drive change back home.

The scholarship supports full-time, one- or two-year master’s studies at Swedish universities, across a wide range of English-taught programmes. Fields of study include:  

  • Governance
  • Public Health
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

You will also become part of the SI Network for Global Professionals, a platform for collaboration, learning, and lifelong connection with fellow leaders from around the world. 

Be the seed for your country’s future growth. The journey starts in Sweden.

Aim and Benefits of Swedish Institute Scholarships Master’s Scholarship

  • Full tuition fee coverage. The fee is paid directly by SI to your Swedish university each semester.
  • A monthly allowance of SEK 12,000 to cover your living expenses throughout the study period.
  • A travel grant of SEK 15,000 (*10,000 for scholars from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine). This is a one-time payment and does not apply for students already living in Sweden.
  • Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals (NFGP) – a platform to help you grow professionally and build a network while in Sweden.
  • After your scholarship period has ended, you become a member of the Sweden Alumni Network. As a member, you get a unique opportunity for continued networking and professional development.

The scholarship does not…

  • Include an insurance. Swedish Institute recommend checking with your university to learn more about what insurance coverage they provide for international students.
  • Provide additional grants for family members.
  • Cover the application fee to University Admissions.
  • Allow changes to the study programme. Swedish Institute is only able to support you through the awarded master’s programme.
  • Allow extensions or changes to the awarded scholarship period.

Requirements for Swedish Institute Scholarships Master’s Scholarship Qualification

In order to apply you must:

  • Be a citizen of one of the 34 eligible countries for the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals;
  • 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;
  • Have demonstrated leadership experience from a current or previous employer, or from civil society engagement.

Country of citizenship

  • You must be a citizen of a country that is eligible for the SI scholarship. However, you do not need to reside in the country at the time of the application.
    • 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, Vietnam, Zambia

Master’s programmes

  • The master’s programmes you apply for must be eligible for the SI scholarship.

University admission

  • You must be liable to pay tuition fees to Swedish universities, have followed the steps of University Admissions and be admitted to one of the eligible master’s programmes on the day of admissions announcements.

Previous experience

  • You must have demonstrated work experience (conditions apply to certain regions). In addition, you must have demonstrated leadership experience from your current or previous employer, or from civil society engagement.

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Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

  • Applications for the Swedish Institute Scholarship will open soon.

For more information, kindly visit Swedish Institute scholarship webpage.

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