The Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarship for Global Professionals offers international professionals the opportunity to pursue a full-time master’s degree at a Swedish university for the 2027/2028 academic year. The scholarship supports future leaders who want to contribute to sustainable development in their home countries while building international professional networks.

The scholarship is available to citizens of 34 eligible countries and supports selected English-taught master’s programmes in governance, public health, entrepreneurship and innovation, and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Opportunity Details

Host Country: Sweden

Host Institution: Participating Swedish universities

Degree Level: Master’s degree

Academic Year: 2027/2028

Duration: One or two years, depending on the selected programme

Funding: Fully funded

Master’s Programme Application Period: 16 October 2026 to 15 January 2027

Scholarship Application Period: 8 February to 24 February 2027

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants may receive the following benefits:

• Full tuition fees: Tuition fees are paid directly to the Swedish university by the Swedish Institute.
• Monthly living allowance: SEK 12,000 throughout the scholarship period.
• Travel grant: SEK 15,000 as a one-time payment, subject to the programme’s conditions and country-specific exceptions.
• Professional networking: Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals, supporting professional development and international collaboration.
• Alumni network: Access to the Sweden Alumni Network after completing the scholarship period.

The scholarship does not cover the university application fee, insurance or additional grants for family members.

Eligible Study Fields

The scholarship supports eligible English-taught master’s programmes in the following fields:

• Governance
• Public Health
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

The official list of eligible master’s programmes for 2027/2028 is scheduled to be published on 13 November 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the Swedish Institute’s eligibility requirements, including:

• Be a citizen of one of the 34 eligible countries.
• Apply for an eligible master’s programme at a Swedish university.
• Be liable to pay tuition fees in Sweden.
• Meet the applicable work experience requirements.
• Demonstrate leadership experience through employment, entrepreneurship or civil society engagement.
• Complete the university admission process and meet the required application deadlines.

Work experience requirements vary by country. Applicants from many eligible countries must demonstrate at least 3,000 hours of work experience before February 2027. Applicants from certain other countries are subject to different requirements.

Applicants should review the official eligibility rules carefully before applying.

Eligible Countries

The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027/2028 is open to citizens of the following 34 countries:

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 and Zambia.

Important: Public sector employees from Georgia and Belarus are not eligible to apply. Additional eligibility conditions may apply depending on the applicant’s citizenship and circumstances.

Citizenship and Residence Requirements

Eligibility is determined by citizenship, not simply by country of residence. Applicants must hold citizenship of one of the 34 eligible countries and meet all other scholarship requirements.

Applicants do not need to reside in their country of citizenship when applying. However, living in a country that is not on the eligible list does not independently establish eligibility. Applicants whose citizenship is not included in the list cannot apply unless they hold another eligible citizenship and meet the applicable rules.

Applicants with dual citizenship should carefully review the Swedish Institute’s official guidance. Those holding citizenship in two eligible countries must select only one citizenship for their application.

Important Dates

• 16 October 2026 – 15 January 2027: Apply for eligible master’s programmes through University Admissions.
• 13 November 2026: Publication of scholarship application documents and the eligible master’s programme list.
• 8 February – 24 February 2027: Submit the SI scholarship application.
• 1 April 2027: University admission results are announced.
• 22 April 2027: Scholarship results are announced.

The scholarship application portal closes at 14:59 Central European Time on 24 February 2027.

How to Apply

Step 1: Choose an eligible master’s programme

Review English-taught master’s programmes at Swedish universities and check the official list of programmes eligible for the scholarship when it becomes available.

Step 2: Apply for university admission

Submit your master’s programme application through the official University Admissions portal between 16 October 2026 and 15 January 2027. Follow the application instructions and pay any required application fee.

Step 3: Prepare your scholarship documents

Review the Swedish Institute’s official requirements and prepare the documents demonstrating your work experience, leadership experience and suitability for the scholarship.

Step 4: Submit your scholarship application

Apply through the Swedish Institute’s scholarship application portal between 8 February and 24 February 2027, following the published instructions.

Step 5: Check the results

University admission results are scheduled for 1 April 2027, followed by the scholarship announcement on 22 April 2027.