The Swedish Institute has opened applications for the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) 2026/2027 for eligible international students.
The Swedish Institute Scholarship is a fully funded Master’s degree opportunity in Sweden aimed at developing future global leaders who are committed to contributing to sustainable development in their home countries.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Swedish Institute (SI)
- Host Country: Sweden
- Funded By: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sweden
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Selected Countries
- Course Duration: 1–2 Years
- Reward: Full Tuition | Monthly Stipend | Travel Grant | Leadership Network Access
Scholarship Details
The Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals is designed to support academically strong and leadership-oriented students who wish to study a Master’s degree in Sweden. The program targets individuals with professional and leadership experience who demonstrate a clear commitment to contributing to development in their home countries after graduation.
In addition to financial support, the scholarship emphasizes leadership development, professional networking, and long-term global impact by connecting scholars to a strong international community of professionals. Scholars benefit from Sweden’s world-class education system while gaining skills, knowledge, and networks that extend beyond academic learning.
Eligible Fields of Study
- Eligible Master’s Degree Programs
- Public Health
- Technology and Engineering
- Business and Management
- Governance and Public Policy
- Social Sciences
- Environmental and Sustainability Studies
For the full list of eligible Master’s programs for the academic year 2026/2027, click HERE.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Swedish Institute Scholarships will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage, paid directly to the university by the Swedish Institute
- Monthly living allowance of SEK 12,000 to cover accommodation, food, transport, and daily expenses
- One-time travel grant
- SEK 15,000 for most countries
- SEK 10,000 for students from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine
- Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals (NFGP) for leadership development and professional networking
- Access to the Sweden Alumni Network after graduation for continued professional growth
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Swedish Institute Scholarships 2026/2027, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an eligible country
- Have at least 3,000 hours of documented work experience
- Demonstrate leadership experience through employment
- Show leadership involvement in civil society or community activities
- Be admitted to an eligible Master’s program in Sweden
Eligible Countries
Applicants must be citizens of one of the following 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
Required Documents
To apply for the Swedish Institute Scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Passport or National ID
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of work experience
- Proof of leadership experience
- Motivation letter
- Admission details from UniversityAdmissions.se
How to Apply
To apply for the Swedish Institute Scholarships 2026/2027:
- Apply for a Master’s program via UniversityAdmissions.se between 16 October 2025 and 15 January 2026
- Save your personal application number issued after submitting your university application
- Apply separately for the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals during February 2026
- Apply for up to four Master’s programs, ensuring they are eligible for the SI Scholarship
- Enter your personal application number correctly when submitting the SI Scholarship application
Scholarship Deadline and Key Dates
- 16 October 2025 – 15 January 2026: Apply for Master’s programs
- Mid-November 2025: SI Scholarship documents and eligible program list released
- 9 – 25 February 2026: SI Scholarship application portal opens
- 26 March 2026: University admission results announced
- 23 April 2026: SI Scholarship results announced
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