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 award covers full tuition fees paid directly to your Swedish university and provides a monthly living allowance of SEK 12,000. You also receive a travel grant of SEK 15,000, though this amount drops to SEK 10,000 for certain unspecified groups. 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 must first apply for a master’s programme via UniversityAdmissions.se by 15 January 2026, where you can select up to four programmes.
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
- Work experience: 3,000 work hours
- Country of Citizenship Citizens of the following countries are eligible to apply for the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals: 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 You must be a citizen of one of the 34 eligible countries to be eligible to apply.
- 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.
You are not eligible for the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals if you….
Should you apply?
This is a Master's-level opportunity working in All study areas. On nationality, the record states: Country of Citizenship Citizens of the following countries are eligible to apply for the SI Scholarship for Global Prof…. Expect to prepare 1 document (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Master's.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: Country of Citizenship Citizens of the following countries are eligible to apply for the SI Scholarship for Global Prof….
- Work experience: 3,000 work hours.
- Funding package: fully funded.
- Study destination: Sweden.
Review carefully if
- You are not eligible for the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals if you….
- Applicants without the stated work experience may not be eligible.
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
- 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.
- Complete the university or programme admission step first.
- 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 The Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals pay?
It pays a stipend of SEK 12,000 / monthly. Full tuition coverage.
Is The Swedish Institute 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: Country of Citizenship Citizens of the following countries are eligible to apply for the SI Scholarship for Global Prof….
What level of study is it for?
It is for Master's level applicants at Swedish Institute in Sweden.
Is The Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 26 March 2026). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
Where do I apply?
Directly with Swedish Institute, through the official application page linked from this record.
What documents are required?
The official page lists 1 item: Photocopy of your valid passport/National ID card.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from Swedish Institute's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 6 Sep 2026 · Verified Sep 6, 2026
About Swedish Institute
Swedish Institute is based in Sweden and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.