The Swedish Institute (SI) has selected 402 outstanding international students for its prestigious fully funded scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic year. These include the long-standing SI Scholarship for Global Professionals and the newly launched SI Scholarship for Pioneering Women in STEM.
📅 When is the Application Deadline?
The application cycle for 2025 is now closed.
Applications for the 2026 intake will likely open in mid-February 2026.
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🏆 Tell Me About the Award:
The SI Scholarships support talented, driven individuals to pursue master’s degrees in Sweden—focusing on leadership, innovation, gender equity, and sustainable development.
- SI Scholarship for Global Professionals: For changemakers in various fields.
- SI Scholarship for Pioneering Women in STEM: For women leaders in science and tech.
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📚 Which Fields Are Eligible?
- Global Professionals: Social sciences, sustainability, engineering, tech, human rights, and more.
- Women in STEM: STEM-related fields only (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).
📝 Type:
Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships in Sweden.
🌍 Who Can Apply?
- Mid-career professionals with leadership experience.
- Women from selected African and Asian countries (for STEM).
- Must be admitted to an eligible Swedish master’s programme.
✅ How Are Applicants Selected?
Applicants are evaluated based on:
- Academic qualifications
- Leadership and work experience
- Motivation and impact potential
- For STEM scholarships: Nomination by Swedish universities
🌐 Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Global Professionals: Citizens of 33 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe
- Women in STEM: Citizens of 10 selected countries in Africa and Asia
📍 Where Will the Award Be Taken?
At any of the 26–28 participating Swedish universities offering eligible master’s programmes.
#️⃣ How Many Awards?
- 351 awards for SI Global Professionals
- 51 awards for Women in STEM
- Total: 402 awards for the 2025/2026 academic year
🎁 What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly stipend: SEK 12,000
- Travel grant
- Insurance
- Professional development and networking via SI Network for Future Global Professionals
⏳ How Long Will the Award Last?
For the full duration of the master’s programme – usually 1 or 2 years.
🧭 How to Apply:
- Apply to eligible master’s programmes at UniversityAdmissions.se.
- If admitted, apply for the scholarship through si.se with all supporting documents.
🔗 Visit the Award Webpage for More Details:
👉 Swedish Institute Scholarships 2025/2026
