Swedish Insitute (SI) - Scholarship for Global Professionals

 

The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals is a full-time academic scholarship offered for one- or two-year master’s programs at various universities in Sweden. The scholarship covers a wide range of study fields within English-taught master’s programs in Sweden. Through this program, the Swedish Institute (SI) aims to develop a network of global leaders committed to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and driving progress in their respective home countries.

Scholarship Coverage

The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals is a competitive, fully-funded scholarship that includes:

• 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 (SEK 10,000 for scholars from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine). This is a one-time payment and does not apply to 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 ends, you become a member of the Sweden Alumni Network, which offers unique opportunities for continued networking and professional development.

Criteria

• Country of Citizenship: You must be a citizen of a country eligible for the SI Scholarship. However, you do not need to reside in that country at the time of your application.
• Master’s Programmes: The master’s programmes you apply for must be eligible for the SI Scholarship. The list of eligible programmes will be published in November 2025.
• University Admission: You must:

§  Be liable to pay tuition fees to Swedish universities,

§  Have completed all steps required by University Admissions, and

§ Be admitted to one of the eligible master’s programmes by the time admissions results are announced.

• Previous Experience: You must have proven work experience (specific conditions may apply based on your region). Additionally, you must have demonstrated leadership experience, either from your current or previous employment or from civil society engagement.

How to Apply

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Deadline

January 2026

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