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.

Umeå University Scholarships 2026 for International Students To Study In Sweden

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Sweden: Chalmers Adlerbert Study Full-tuition Scholarships 2026 for Developing Countries

Chalmers Adlerbert Study Full-tuition Scholarships: Five scholarships will be awarded in 2026 to students who are citizens of one of ...
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Study in Sweden: Avancez Scholarship 2026 for International Masters Students at Chalmers University

Avancez Scholarship: Tuition fee reduction (up to 75%) Masters Scholarship for Students from non-EU/EEA countries at Chalmers University of Technology, ...
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Mälardalen University Scholarship 2026: Full-tuition Masters Scholarships for Outstanding International Students

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Halmstad University Masters Scholarship 2026/2027 for International Students – Sweden

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Swedish Institute Scholarships 2026 for Global Professionals (SISGP) at Jönköping University

Jönköping University (JU) offers a limited number of scholarships to students who pay tuition fees, fulfill the scholarship requirements, and ...
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