SI Scholarship for Global Professionals fully funded masters’ scholarships to study in Sweden

The Swedish Institute will grant about 350 scholarships for master’s degree studies in Sweden.

The programme is funded by the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. It offers you a unique opportunity to develop both professionally and academically, experience Swedish society and culture, and build a long-lasting relationship with Sweden and other scholarship holders.

This fully funded scholarship is intended for full-time one-year or two-year master’s programmes.

It’s available for citizens from 41 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

This is a fully funded scholarship with following benefits:

• Full tuition fee coverage. The fee is paid directly by S I to your Swedish university in the beginning of each semester.
• A monthly payment of SEK 10,000 to cover your living expenses throughout the study period.
• Insurance against illness and accident.
• Membership of the S I Network for Future Global Leaders (NFGL) – 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 S I Alumni Network. As a member, you get a unique opportunity for continued networking and professional development. The local networks operate worldwide and currently consist of over 15,000 talented alumni from over 140 countries.
• The scholarship includes a travel grant up to SEK 15,000 for the entire study period. 

Criteria of S I scholarships are:

• First, only citizens of the eligible countries can apply. 
• You have followed the steps of University Admissions and be admitted to one of the eligible master’s programmes by April.
• You must have a minimum of 3,000 hours of demonstrated work experience.
• You must have demonstrated leadership experience from your current or previous employment or from civil society engagements.
• The master’s programmes you apply for must be eligible for S I scholarships. 
• S I gives priority to programmes within certain subject areas, depending on your country of citizenship.

A complete application consists of:

– CV

– Letters of reference

– Valid and completed proof of work and leadership experience

– Copy of your valid passport or National ID card

– Motivation, will be asked in the application portal

You have to use S I’s provided forms, and you must complete your application in English. Otherwise, your application will not be considered further.

How to apply: Apply online

Deadline: 

Admission application deadline: 16 January 2023

Scholarship dates: 10th to 28th February 2023