- In 2020, the Swedish Institute will grant 300 fully-funded scholarships for master’s degree studies in Sweden.
Scholarship Overview
- The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals target individuals with ambition, leadership experience, and a strong professional background.
- Recipients get to study for a master’s degree in Sweden on a fully-funded Swedish Institute scholarship.
Host School(s)
- Study at Swedish Universities
Field(s) of Study
- Eligible master’s programs as listed on the Swedish Institute website.
What does the scholarship cover?
- Tuition fees paid directly to the university by the Swedish Institute
- Living expenses of SEK 10,000/month
- Travel grant of SEK 15,000 given as a one-time payment
- Insurance against illness and accident
- Membership of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders (NFGL) – a platform to help with professional growth and building of networks while in Sweden
- Membership of the SI Alumni Network after the scholarship period
How many scholarships are given?
- 300 scholarships will be available for full-time master’s degree studies
Which countries are targeted?
- Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Colombia,
- Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras,
- Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Morocco, Myanmar (Burma),
- Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Sri Lanka,
- Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Am I Eligible to Apply?
To qualify for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a citizen of a country that is eligible for the scholarship program
- Have a minimum of 3000 hours of demonstrated employment
- Be liable to pay fees in a Swedish university
- Have followed all the steps to university admission and been admitted to a master’s program
- Have been admitted to one of the eligible master’s programs
- Should be able to demonstrate leadership experience from either a current or previous employer
How do I Apply – Next Steps
- First, you must apply for and secure a place in a master’s program in Sweden.
- Next, apply for the Swedish Institute Global Scholarship.
- Selection results will be finalized by 3 April 2020.
- Wait for the final announcement listing the 300 successful applicants.
Closing Date
- 20 Feb 2020
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