Scholarship
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals
Offered by Swedish Institute
Closed Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced
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Last verified: September 26, 2026
Quick facts
- Provider
- Swedish Institute
- Study destination
- Sweden
- Level
- Master's
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Amount
- SEK 12,000 per month
- Eligible students
- Citizens of 34 eligible countries (you do not need to live there)
- Deadline
- Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced
- Application method
- Government / provider online portal; Separate scholarship application
Overview
The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals fund full-time master’s studies in Sweden for professionals with leadership experience from 34 eligible countries.
Scholars also join the SI Network for Future Global Professionals during their studies.
Who Can Apply
Citizens of the 34 eligible countries who are liable to pay tuition fees in Sweden, are admitted to an eligible master's programme, and have work and leadership experience.
Am I eligible? A quick check
- Citizens of 34 eligible countries (you do not need to live there)
- Study in Sweden
- Level: Master's
- Work experience required: At least 3,000 hours for most eligible countries
This is a summary. The official eligibility rules decide who can apply.
Study Destination
Education Level
Eligible Nationalities
Citizens of 34 eligible countries (you do not need to live there)
Show all 34 eligible countries
- 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
- Zambia
Eligibility can change between cycles. Confirm your country on the official website.
What Does This Scholarship Cover?
Tuition
- Full tuition fees (covered)
Living costs
- Monthly stipend (covered)
Travel
- Travel grant (covered)
Insurance
- Health / medical insurance (not covered)
Other
- Support for family / dependants (not covered)
"Fully funded" here means the published coverage includes full tuition and a living allowance. Costs not listed above may not be covered.
Funding Details
Amount: SEK 12,000 per month
Full tuition fees (paid directly to the university each semester), a monthly allowance of SEK 12,000 and a one-time travel grant of SEK 15,000 (SEK 10,000 for scholars from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine). The scholarship does not include insurance, grants for family members or the University Admissions application fee.
Eligibility Requirements
Work experience
Required — At least 3,000 hours for most eligible countries
Leadership and achievement
Demonstrated leadership experience from employment or civil society engagement.
Other requirements
Not eligible: people enrolled in or holding a degree from a Swedish university, and Swedish or EU/EEA citizens (with limited exceptions).
Application Deadline
- Status
- Closed Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced
- Previous cycle
- 2026: University Admissions 16 October 2025 to 15 January 2026; SI application portal 9 to 25 February 2026.
Deadlines change every cycle. Always confirm the current dates on the official website.
How to Apply
Both, separately: The scholarship and university admission are separate applications, each with its own requirements and deadlines.
Important: scholarship eligibility and university admission requirements may be different. Check both before applying.
Official Links
Last verified: September 26, 2026
Application Abroad is not the scholarship provider and does not accept applications. Apply through the official provider; its website is the final source for eligibility, funding and deadlines.
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