Funding & benefits
Full tuition coverage
SEK 12,000 / monthly stipend
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
The Swedish Institute covers full tuition fees and provides a monthly allowance of SEK 12,000 for living expenses. You also receive a travel grant of SEK 15,000, though this amount is reduced to SEK 10,000 for some applicants. To qualify, you must be a citizen of one of the 34 eligible countries and have at least 3,000 hours of work experience. You need to apply for a master’s programme through UniversityAdmissions.se by 15 January 2026.
Depending on the award tier or route, verified benefits include Full tuition coverage, SEK 12,000 / monthly stipend. The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Must be eligible for and apply to an SI-eligible master programme in Sweden.
- Work experience: 3,000 work hours
- Must meet the admission and English-language requirements of the selected Swedish master programme.
- Limited to citizens of countries listed as eligible by the Swedish Institute for the relevant call.
- Be a citizen of one of the 34 eligible countries for the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals;; Apply for a master’s programme that is eligible for the SI scholarship;; Be liable to pay tuition fees at University Admissions;; 16 October 2025 – 15 January 2026: Apply to Swedish master’s programmes through University Admissions.; Mid-November 2025: SI Scholarship application documents and eligible master programmes are published on this page.; 26 March 2026: University admissions announcement.; Cover the application fee to University Admissions.; Allow changes to the study programme. We are only able to support you through the awarded master’s programme.; have paid the application fee for master’s programmes on time. The payment is made to University Admissions. Find all the key dates here,; be admitted (or conditionally admitted) to one of the eligible master’s programmes on the day of admissions announcements. You can only be awarded a scholarship for the master’s programme you are admitted to on the first admissions day. Master’s programmes to which you are listed as a reserve cannot be considered. There are no scholarships available for late admissions.; are currently enrolled in or hold a degree from a Swedish university/university college;; Go to UniversityAdmissions.se and apply for your master’s programme(s) by 15 January 2026. The list of eligible programmes for the SI scholarships 2026/2027 can be found here in mid-November.; Once you have submitted your application for master’s at University Admissions, you will get a personal application number consisting of eight digits. Save the number for your application to the SI Scholarship. Your SI scholarship application will be disqualified if you type in the wrong personal application number when applying for the scholarship.; You have been admitted or conditionally admitted to an eligible master’s programme on 26 March 2026,; You have not made any changes to your original admissions results (e.g. decline an admissions offer.) If you make any changes to your original admissions results, your application will no longer be in the running for the SI Scholarship.
Should you apply?
This is a Master's-level opportunity working in All study areas. On nationality, the record states: Limited to citizens of countries listed as eligible by the Swedish Institute for the relevant call. Expect to prepare 1 document (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Master's.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: Limited to citizens of countries listed as eligible by the Swedish Institute for the relevant call..
- Prior degree / academic background: Must be eligible for and apply to an SI-eligible master programme in Sweden..
- Work experience: 3,000 work hours.
- English-language requirement: Must meet the admission and English-language requirements of the selected Swedish master….
- Funding package: fully funded.
- Study destination: Sweden.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
- Applicants without the stated work experience may not be eligible.
- Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- Photocopy of your valid passport/National ID card
Application process
- Apply to eligible Swedish master programmes
- Submit the SI scholarship application in the official SI window
- Go to UniversityAdmissions.se and apply for your master’s programme(s) by 15 January 2026.
- Save the number for your application to the SI Scholarship.
- It is a centralised process and, on their portal, you can apply for up to 4 master’s programmes.
- Please contact University Admissions.
- To apply for the SI Scholarship, you must submit the documents listed below.
- You must use SI’s provided template for CV 2026/2027.
- You must use SI’s provided template for proof of work and leadership experience 2026/2027.
- You are required to submit two letters of reference from two different referees.
- You must use SI’s provided template for the letter of reference 2026/2027.
- You must submit a photocopy of your valid passport or National ID card with your scholarship application.
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does SI Scholarship for Global Professionals pay?
It pays a stipend of SEK 12,000 / monthly. Full tuition coverage.
Is SI Scholarship for Global Professionals fully funded?
Yes. The verified funding record classifies it as fully funded, with a stipend of SEK 12,000 / monthly.
Which nationalities are eligible?
The eligibility record states: Limited to citizens of countries listed as eligible by the Swedish Institute for the relevant call.
What level of study is it for?
It is for Master's level applicants at Swedish Institute in Sweden.
Is an English test required?
Must meet the admission and English-language requirements of the selected Swedish master….
When is the deadline?
Applications close on Not open yet.
How do I apply?
Apply for eligible Swedish master programmes through University Admissions, then submit a separate SI scholarship application during the SI application window.
Do I need a separate scholarship application?
Yes, a separate scholarship application is required in addition to admission.
What documents are required?
The official page lists 1 item: Photocopy of your valid passport/National ID card.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 27 Aug 2026 · Verified Aug 27, 2026
About Swedish Institute
Swedish Institute is based in Sweden and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.