Are you passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of your home country? Do you aspire to gain international experience and become part of a network of future global leaders? The Swedish Institute (SI) offers a remarkable opportunity for professionals from 41 countries to pursue their master’s studies in Sweden through the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals. As the opening date for applications approaches in mid-October 2024, it’s time to start preparing!
Benefits of Upcoming SI Scholarship 2025-2026
The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals is a highly competitive, fully-funded scholarship that provides the following benefits:
- Full Tuition Coverage: Your tuition fees are fully covered, with payments made directly to the Swedish university each semester.
- Monthly Allowance: Receive SEK 12,000 per month to cover your living expenses throughout the study period.
- Travel Grant: A one-time payment of SEK 15,000 (or SEK 10,000 for certain countries) to assist with travel expenses.
- Insurance: Comprehensive coverage against illness and accidents.
- Networking Opportunities: Membership in the SI Network for Future Global Professionals (NFGP) to help you grow professionally and build a strong network while in Sweden.
- Alumni Network: After completing your studies, you’ll join the SI Alumni Network, offering continued professional development and networking opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals, you must meet the following criteria:
- Country of Citizenship: You must be a citizen of one of the 41 eligible countries. Residency in the country at the time of application is not required.
- Master’s Programme: Apply for an eligible master’s programme at a Swedish university. Over 700 English-taught programmes are available.
- University Admissions: You must be liable to pay tuition fees in Sweden and be admitted to an eligible programme by the time of the admissions announcement.
- Work Experience: A minimum of 3,000 hours of work experience is required (except for certain regions where no specific hours are required). This experience can be accumulated across multiple employers.
- Leadership Experience: Demonstrate leadership experience through your work or civil society engagement.
Application Process
The application process for the SI Scholarship is structured in the following stages:
- October 2024 – January 2025: Apply to eligible Swedish master’s programmes through the University Admissions portal.
- November 2024: SI Scholarship application documents will be published on the official website.
- February 2025: The application portal for the SI Scholarship will open. Ensure you have all required documents ready by this date as per this call letter https://si.se/en/apply/scholarships/swedish-institute-scholarships-for-global-professionals/.
- March 2025: University Admissions will announce the results of your master’s programme application.
- April 2025: The Swedish Institute will announce the scholarship recipients.