Program Description:
Title: Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals
Application Deadline: 26 February 2025
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Overview
Through the scholarship, the Swedish Institute (SI) aims to develop a network of global leaders committed to advancing Sustainable Development Goals and driving the development of their home countries forward. Â
The scholarship is open for applications once every year, for master’s studies beginning in the autumn semester. To apply you must:Â
- Be a citizen of one of the 33 eligible countries for the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals;
- Apply for a master’s program that is eligible for the SI scholarship; Â
- Be liable to pay tuition fees at University Admissions;Â Â
- Have demonstrated work experience;Â
- Have demonstrated leadership experience from a current or previous employer, or civil society engagement. Â
Key dates:
- 15 October 2024 – 15 January 2025: Apply to Swedish master’s programmes through University Admissions before the deadline in January.Â
- 1 November 2024: SI Scholarship application documents and eligible master programs are published.
- 10 February – 26 February 2025: The application portal for the SI Scholarship is open.
- 27 March 2025: University admissions announcement day.
- 24 April 2025: SI Scholarship announcement day.
What’s included
The Scholarship for Global Professionals is a competitive fully-funded scholarship that includes:Â
- Full tuition fee coverage. The fee is paid directly by SI to your Swedish university each semester.
- A monthly allowance of SEK 12,000Â to cover your living expenses throughout the study period.
- A travel grant of SEK 15,000Â (*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.
The scholarship does not…
- Include insurance. We recommend checking with your university to learn more about what insurance coverage they provide for international students.
- Provide additional grants for family members.
- Cover the application fee to University Admissions.
- Allow changes to the study program. We are only able to support you through the awarded master’s program.
- Allow extensions or changes to the awarded scholarship period.
Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals Criteria
You must be a citizen of a country that is eligible for the SI scholarship. However, you do not need to reside in the country at the time of the application.
The master’s programs you apply for must be eligible for the SI scholarship. Over 750+ English-taught master’s programs are eligible. Find them in the list below on 1 November 2024.
You must be liable to pay tuition fees to Swedish universities, have followed the steps of University Admissions, and be admitted to one of the eligible master’s programs on the day of admissions announcements.
You must have demonstrated work experience (conditions apply to certain regions). In addition, you must have demonstrated leadership experience from your current or previous employer, or from civil society engagement.
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For more information and application:Â
Visit the official website of the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals 2025/2026
