• Covers full-time one- or two-year English-taught master’s programmes at Swedish universities across multiple fields (e.g., Governance, Public Health, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, STEM).
• Scholars become members of the SI Network for Global Professionals (NFGP) and later the SI Alumni Network, gaining mentoring, events, and peer support.

• 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.
• 9-25 February 2026: Application portal for the SI Scholarships is open for two weeks.
• 26 March 2026: University admissions announcement.
• 23 April 2026: SI Scholarship announcement.

To qualify, you must:

• Hold citizenship in one of the 33 eligible countries (see “Eligible Countries” below).
• Apply for an eligible full-time master’s programme in Sweden (from SI’s list published mid-November).
• Be liable to pay tuition fees in Sweden and pay the University Admissions application fee on time.
• Show work experience (see “Work Experience Requirement”) and leadership experience (work or civil society).
• Be admitted (or conditionally admitted) to an eligible master’s on 26 Mar 2026.

Work Experience Requirement

• Eastern Partnership countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine): Proof of work experience is required; no minimum hour count. More experience is prioritized.
• All other eligible countries: At least 3,000 hours of accumulated work experience before February 2026. This can be from up to three employers and does not need to be continuous.

You are not eligible for the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals if you….

• are currently enrolled in, or already hold, a Swedish degree;
• have lived in Sweden for 2+ years prior to the scholarship period (starts Aug 2026);
• previously received a Swedish Institute scholarship;
• have Swedish or EU/EEA citizenship, Swedish permanent residence, or certain temporary residence statuses;
• hold dual citizenship in a country not on the OECD DAC list (see SI page for the DAC reference).
• Exceptions: Ukrainian applicants in Sweden under the Temporary Protection Directive, and Moldovan applicants with dual Romanian citizenship, may apply (see SI details).

Submit during 9–25 Feb 2026 via the SI portal. Use SI’s official templates (published mid-Nov 2025).

• Motivation: entered inside the portal.
• CV (max 3 pages) using SI’s template (excess pages are ignored).
• Proof of Work & Leadership Experience: SI template; typed → printed → signed → stamped (employer or notary); upload as one PDF.
• Two Letters of Reference: two different referees; at least one based on work; the other can be work or civil society; use SI template; typed → printed → signed → stamped; upload as one PDF.
• Passport/ID copy showing name, citizenship, and photo.
• You may be randomly selected to submit a short video presentation.

Applicants must be citizens of one of the following countries:

• Africa: Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
• Asia: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
• Europe (Eastern Partnership): Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
• Latin America: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru

Included:

• Full tuition (paid directly to the university).
• SEK 12,000/month living allowance.
• Travel grant: SEK 15,000 (or SEK 10,000 for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine); one-time; not for students already in Sweden.
• NFGP membership during studies and SI Alumni Network after graduation.

Not included:

• Insurance coverage;
• Family/relocation grants;
• University Admissions application fee;
• Programme changes or scholarship extensions.

1. Wait for the official list of eligible Master’s programs
   • In November 2025, the Swedish Institute will publish:
     • The list of eligible Master’s programs
     • Application instructions and required document templates
   • Only programs included in this list will qualify for the scholarship
2. Apply for eligible programs
   • Once the eligible list is released, apply for up to four of those programs via University Admissions
   • Pay the application fee of 900 SEK (~80€) and ensure that your application is complete by the stated deadline
3. Apply for the Scholarship
   • During 9–25 Feb 2026, submit one scholarship application via the SI online portal
   • Upload all required documents during the two-week application window

• You must be liable to pay tuition fees in Sweden (i.e., not EU/EEA and not a Swedish permanent resident) to be eligible.
• You won’t pay tuition yourself if awarded — the Swedish Institute pays your university directly.
• Don’t submit at the last minute; the portal often slows or times out near the deadline.
• Submit all documents in English.
• You may apply to up to four master’s programmes, but you must be admitted to at least one eligible programme to receive the scholarship.
• You can submit only one scholarship application even if you apply to multiple programmes.
• The scholarship cannot be extended beyond the programme length.
• Only applicants starting in Autumn 2026 are eligible for this round.
• Prepare early: line up referees, get work/leadership proofs signed & stamped, and review the latest SI templates.
• Applications that don’t follow the templates, use the wrong format, or miss required documents are disqualified.
• Reserve/wait-list or late admissions do not qualify — you must be admitted/conditionally admitted to an eligible programme on the official admissions day (26 Mar 2026).
• There is no age limit.