Application Deadline: 15 January 2027
Applications are now open for the 2027 Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals. The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals offers you the opportunity to access world-class education, cutting edge research and gain new perspectives. You will also expand your professional network while developing the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to take on leadership roles and drive change in your local context. Through the scholarship, Sweden invests in global talent to build lasting partnerships for a more sustainable and equitable world.
The scholarship supports full-time, one- or two-year master’s studies at Swedish universities within the following study fields:
- Governance
- Public Health
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
You will also become part of the SI Network for Global Professionals, a platform for career development, collaboration and lifelong connection with fellow leaders from around the world.
Eligibility
The scholarship is open for applications once every year, for master’s studies beginning in the autumn semester. In order to apply you must:
- 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 (SI will cover the fees if you are awarded the scholarship);
- Have demonstrated work experience;
- Have demonstrated leadership experience from a current or previous employer, entrepreneurship or from civil society engagement.
Previous experience
You must have demonstrated work experience (conditions apply to certain regions). In addition, you must have demonstrated leadership experience from your current or previous employer, entrepreneurial experience or from civil society engagement.
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
Application Timeline:
- 16 October 2026 – 15 January 2027: Apply to Swedish master’s programmes through University Admissions.
- 13 November 2026: SI Scholarship application documents and eligible master programmes are published on this page.
- 8-24 February 2027: Application portal for the SI Scholarships is open for two weeks. Please note that the application portal closes at 14:59 CET on the final day.
- 1 April 2027: University admissions announcement.
- 22 April 2027: SI Scholarship announcement.
Submit your SI Scholarship application here between 8-24 February 2027. The application portal closes at 14:59 CET on the final day.
Benefits
The Scholarship for Global Professionals is a competitive fully-funded scholarship that includes:
- Full tuition fee coverage. The fee is paid directly by SI to your Swedish university each semester.
- A monthly allowance of SEK 12,000 to cover your living expenses throughout the study period.
- A travel grant of SEK 15,000 (*10,000 for scholars from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine). This is a one-time payment and does not apply for students already living in Sweden.
- Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals (NFGP) – a platform to help you grow professionally and build a network while in Sweden.
- After your scholarship period has ended, you become a member of the Sweden Alumni Network. As a member, you get a unique opportunity for continued networking and professional development.
The scholarship does not…
- Include an insurance. We recommend checking with your university to learn more about what insurance coverage they provide for international students.
- Provide additional grants for family members.
- 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.
- Allow extensions or changes to the awarded scholarship period.
Criteria
Country of citizenship
You must be a citizen of a country that is eligible for the SI scholarship. However, you do not need to reside in the country at the time of the application.
Master’s programmes
The master’s programmes you apply for must be eligible for the SI scholarship. The list of programmes will be published on 13 November.
University admission
You must be liable to pay tuition fees to Swedish universities, have followed the steps of University Admissions and be admitted to one of the eligible master’s programmes on the day of admissions announcements. Being liable to pay tuition fees in Sweden is an eligibility requirement; if you are awarded the scholarship, SI will cover the tuition fees as described under the scholarship benefits.
Previous experience
You must have demonstrated work experience (conditions apply to certain regions). In addition, you must have demonstrated leadership experience from your current or previous employer, entrepreneurial experience or from civil society engagement.
How to Apply
- Apply for a master’s programme – Date:16 Oct 2026 – 15 Jan 2027
- Apply for a Global Professionals scholarship: 8 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027
- SI screening and evaluation: 25 Feb 2027 – 31 Mar 2027
- Notifications from University Admissions: 1 Apr 2027
- Final evaluation and announcement of scholarship recipients: 1 Apr 2027 – 22 Apr 2027
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals.
