🇸🇪 SWEDISH INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPS – FULL DETAILS
The Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarships are fully funded awards provided by the Government of Sweden to support global professionals who want to study Master’s degree programs in Sweden.
These scholarships are highly competitive but offer one of the most generous funding packages in Europe.
🌍 1. TYPES OF SWEDISH INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPS
✔️ Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP)
The most popular and competitive scholarship for international students applying for master’s programs in Sweden.
✔️ SI Scholarships for South Africa
For South African citizens pursuing master’s studies.
✔️ SI Scholarships for Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
Regional programs targeting specific countries.
🎯 2. WHAT THE SCHOLARSHIP COVERS (FULLY FUNDED)
The Swedish Institute Scholarship covers:
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100% tuition fees paid directly to the university
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Monthly stipend of SEK 12,000 for living expenses
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Travel grant of SEK 10,000–15,000 (for some countries)
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Health insurance
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Membership in the prestigious SI Network for Future Global Leaders (NFGL)
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Professional development and mentorship programs
❗ You do NOT pay any application fee to SI.
🎓 3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility varies by your country, but general requirements include:
✔ Citizenship
You must come from an eligible SI scholarship country (Africa, Asia, Middle East, Latin America, Eastern Europe).
Full list available here:
👉 https://si.se/en/apply/sisgp/scholarships-for-global-professionals/
✔ Professional Work Experience
Minimum 3,000 hours (approx. 2 years) of proven work experience.
This includes:
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Full-time jobs
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Part-time jobs
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Freelancing
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Volunteering
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Leadership responsibilities
✔ Leadership Experience
You must demonstrate leadership skills through:
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Work roles
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Community engagement
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Voluntary organizations
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Startup / entrepreneurship roles
✔ University Admission Requirement
You MUST apply to eligible Swedish Master's programs via University Admissions:
👉 https://www.universityadmissions.se/
You must be admitted to at least one eligible program before SI awards the scholarship.
📚 4. HOW TO APPLY (STEP-BY-STEP)
STEP 1 — Apply to Swedish Universities
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Choose up to 4 master’s programs
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Apply through the Swedish national platform:
👉 https://www.universityadmissions.se/
⏳ Application window: October – January each year
💰 Pay the application fee: SEK 900
STEP 2 — Apply for SI Scholarship Online
After submitting your university applications, apply for the SI Scholarship online here:
You must upload the following:
✔ Motivation letter
✔ CV (using SI template)
✔ Work experience letter(s)
✔ Leadership certificate (optional but recommended)
✔ Passport copy
✔ Reference letters (using SI templates)
📅 5. TIMELINE FOR SI SCHOLARSHIPS
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October–January: Apply for university admissions
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10–28 February: SI Scholarship applications open
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March–April: Evaluation
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April: University admission results
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Late April: SI Scholarship results released
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August/September: Arrival in Sweden for studies
🏫 6. TOP UNIVERSITIES IN SWEDEN FOR SI APPLICANTS
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Lund University
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Uppsala University
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Stockholm University
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Linköping University
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University of Gothenburg
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
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Chalmers University of Technology
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Malmö University
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Umeå University
📌 7. ADVANTAGES OF SI SCHOLARSHIPS
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Fully funded: tuition + stipend
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No age limit
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Open to all academic backgrounds
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Strong alumni network
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Opportunity to stay and work in Sweden after graduation (with visa extension)
📎 8. OFFICIAL LINKS
🔗 SI Scholarships Homepage:
https://si.se/en/apply/
🔗 SISGP (Global Professionals) Scholarship:
https://si.se/en/apply/sisgp/
🔗 Apply for master's programs:
https://www.universityadmissions.se/