Students aiming to study in Sweden now have a compelling fully funded master’s opportunity backed by leading Swedish industry partners. The Swedish IKEA and Södra Scholarship 2026 has officially opened its application cycle, inviting international applicants to secure full tuition funding and monthly living support for selected master’s programmes in innovation, engineering, design, and forestry sustainability.
Offered through a unique collaboration between IKEA, Södra, and Linnaeus University under “The Bridge” initiative, this scholarship is designed for ambitious global students who want to develop expertise in sustainable innovation, business, engineering, and green development. With full tuition fee coverage and a monthly stipend of 10,656 SEK, this opportunity makes studying in Sweden significantly more accessible for high-performing international candidates.
The number of scholarships for 2026 is yet to be finalized. However, in previous years, up to four awards have been granted, typically covering key disciplines across the eligible master’s programmes.
Can This Scholarship Cover Enough Funding for You?
The Swedish IKEA and Södra Scholarship 2026 offers a comprehensive funding package designed to support international master’s students pursuing innovation, engineering, design, and sustainability-focused degrees in Sweden. Selected applicants will receive full tuition fee coverage for the entire programme, ensuring that 100 percent of tuition costs are paid. In addition, scholars will be granted a monthly living allowance of 10,656 SEK to help cover accommodation, food, and daily living expenses throughout their studies.
The funding is initially awarded for one semester and is automatically extended for the full duration of the master’s programme if the student maintains satisfactory academic performance and complies with scholarship regulations. Beyond financial support, recipients gain the opportunity to study in Sweden within a strong industry-connected environment through collaboration with globally recognized partners IKEA and Södra. Scholars will also benefit from access to innovation-driven and sustainability-focused master’s programmes that enhance global career prospects.
Eligibility Parameters for Swedish IKEA and Södra Scholarship 2026
Applicants must meet academic admission and scholarship conditions to be considered. Only candidates who meet all eligibility criteria and apply on time will be reviewed.
To apply, you must:
- Apply to one of the eligible master’s programmes as first choice via the national admission portal
- Eligible programmes include:
- Innovation through Business, Engineering and Design (any discipline within the programme)
- Forestry for Green Sustainable Development
- Submit your university application before January 15, 2026
- Upload all required admission documents before February 2, 2026
- Pay the application fee on the admission portal before February 2, 2026
- Complete and submit the scholarship application form before the scholarship deadline
- Meet all admission and scholarship regulations set by the university.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Swedish IKEA and Södra Scholarship 2026 is February 12, 2026, with the scholarship application closing at 13:00 CET.