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Scholarships in Sweden

Application opens for Sweden scholarship for international students from Africa and developing countries every year. These include Swedish Institute scholarship, Swedish government scholarship for master or PhD/doctoral degrees.

There are two main sources of Swedish scholarships available which are; Swedish Institute Scholarships and University Scholarships.

The Swedish Institute

The Swedish Institute, a government agency, receives funding each year for scholarships to international students. They have several programs available.

The Institute has approximately 470 million Swedish government funds in four areas: international cooperation, international assistance, education and university research and business. Of all their total funding, approximately SEK 294 million are grants and scholarships.

University Scholarships

These are other Swedish universities that offer a range of scholarships for international students to help cover tuition fees or living costs. The exact scholarships on offer vary between universities. Visit the university’s website via the Swedish Institute to find out more about available university scholarships and how to apply.

Many degree programmes in Sweden include internships, which are a great way to get real-world experience while you build your professional network. If you’re interested in research, doing a master’s in Sweden can be a great way to make the contacts you’ll need to carry on and do a PhD.

Below is a list of the most recent scholarships in Sweden for African students, developing countries and international students, from around the world.

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Nordic African Institute African Scholarship Programme 2026 For Students and Researchers 

If you are an early-career researcher based in Africa, the African Scholarship Programme provides opportunities for you to come to ...
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Study in Sweden: Linnaeus University Scholarships 2026/2027 for International Students

Each year Linnaeus University offers scholarships to outstanding students from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland through the programme ‘Linnaeus ...
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Call to Applications: Swedish Institute SI Scholarships 2026 for Global Professionals (Over 300 Awards to Grab)

The Swedish Institute is offering a fully funded Master’s scholarship for 2026, attracting talented individuals from 41 countries. The scholarship ...
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Study in Sweden: University of Gävle Scholarship for African Students in International Social Work 2026/2027

The University of Gävle scholarships for Bachelors study programme in Social Work are now open. Apply Now! Application Deadline: 15th ...
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Lund University Global Scholarship is accepting international students for its 2026 ($1.85 million in Awards in Sweden)

Each year, the Lund University Global Scholarship programme awards approximately SEK 20.5 million (€1.75 million / $1.85 million) in scholarship ...
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Study in Sweden: Uppsala University Scholarships for African Students 2026

Uppsala University provides a number of notable scholarships for international students wishing to study in Sweden in the 2026–2027 academic ...
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