The Swedish Institute scholarship offers fully funded scholarships to over 700 master’s programmes in Sweden. SI is looking for ambitious professionals who want to make a difference. The SI scholarship is a unique opportunity to develop professionally, academically and build long-lasting relations with Sweden and other global professionals. This is a wonderful opportunity for young professionals who are citizens of the eligible countries to get financial support that will enable them contribute to their regions.
Swedish Institute Scholarship Details
Application Timeline: From October – to – January each year.
Candidates should check the Universities website for the exact admission application deadline.
Eligible Countries: Armenia; Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Bolivia; Belarus; Brazil; Cambodia; Cameroon; Colombia; Ecuador; Egypt; Ethiopia; Gambia; Georgia; Ghana; Guatemala; Honduras; Indonesia; Jordan; Kenya; Liberia; Malawi; Moldova; Morocco; Myanmar (Burma); Nepal; Nigeria; Pakistan; Peru; Philippines; Rwanda; South Africa; Sri Lanka; Sudan; Tanzania; Tunisia; Uganda; Ukraine; Vietnam; Zambia; Zimbabwe.
Host Institutions : Major Universities in Sweden.
Type of Degree : Master’s .
Fields of Study : About 750+ English taught master’s courses covering programmes in the fields of humanities, agricultural science, medicine and public health, natural science, social science, and technology.
Number of Scholarship Seats Available : About 700.
Host Country : Sweden.
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Sweden Institute Scholarship Requirement
- Be a citizen of one of the 41 countries that is eligible 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 current or previous employer, or from civil society engagement.
- Your master’s program should contribute to the sustainable development of your home country and region and is related to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will have the following benefits;
- Full tuition fee coverage. The fee is paid directly by SI to your Swedish university in the beginning of each semester.
- A monthly allowance of SEK 12,000 to cover your living expenses throughout the study period.
- Insurance against illness and accident.
- 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 Future 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 SI Alumni Network. As a member, you get a unique opportunity for continued networking and professional development.
How to Apply
The Swedish institute scholarship is opened for application once a year, the application begins by applying for an eligible masters programme in a Swedish university. Here is the list of eligible master’s courses taught in English. After applying for the eligible master’s course, the Sweden Institute scholarship board will automatically review applicant’s who’s admission was successful.