Summary

The SI Swedish Institute Scholarships offer a prestigious opportunity for international students from designated countries to pursue a Master’s degree at top universities in Sweden. The scholarship is fully funded, covering tuition fees, living expenses, travel costs, and more.

  • 🎓 Master’s Scholarship Opportunity: Swedish Institute (SI) offers fully-funded scholarships for master’s studies in Sweden to global professionals.
  • 🌍 Eligible Countries: 33 countries including Armenia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Kenya, Nigeria, Thailand, Vietnam, and more.
  • 📅 Application Timeline:
    • Apply to master’s programmes: 16 Oct 2025 – 15 Jan 2026
    • SI Scholarship application: 9–25 Feb 2026
    • Admissions announcement: 26 Mar 2026
    • Scholarship announcement: 23 Apr 2026
  • 💡 Fields of Study: Governance, Public Health, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, STEM, and other English-taught master’s programmes.
  • 🌱 Purpose: Build global talent, drive sustainable development, and strengthen leadership for societal change.
  • 💰 Scholarship Benefits: Full tuition coverage, SEK 12,000 monthly living allowance, travel grant (SEK 15,000 or 10,000), access to SI Network for Global Professionals and Sweden Alumni Network.
  • ❌ Exclusions: Insurance, family grants, application fee, programme changes, and scholarship extensions.

Designation

Fully Funded Scholarship for Master’s Degree

Research Area

  • All academic fields and majors available, including:
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Science
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Social Sciences
  • Health and Medical Care
  • Arts, Design and Media
  • Business Administration and Economics
  • Law and Legal Studies
  • And more.

Location

10 Master’s Students at Universität Hamburg, Germany
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Sweden

Eligibility/Qualification

  • Applicants must be international students from the following eligible countries:
  • Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Colombia, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Egypt, Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, Gambia, Georgia, Honduras, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, Myanmar (Burma), Morocco, Malawi, Moldova, Nigeria, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Peru, Rwanda, Russian Federation, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  • Minimum of 3,000 hours of work experience.
  • Leadership experience from job or community service.

Job Description

The SI Swedish Institute Scholarships provide funding for selected international students to pursue a Master’s degree at a Swedish university. The scholarship includes:

  • Complete tuition fees.
  • Monthly living allowance of SEK 12,000.
  • Travel cost coverage ranging from SEK 11,000 to SEK 15,000.

How to Apply

  1. Admission Application: Candidates must first apply for admission to a Master’s program at a Swedish university before January 15, 2026.
  2. Obtain Application Number: After submitting the admission application, an Application Number will be provided, which will be required for the scholarship application.
  3. Scholarship Application: The scholarship application portal will open on February 9, 2026, and close on February 25, 2026.

Last Date to Apply

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February 25, 2026

For more detailed information and to access the application portal, please visit the official website of the SI Swedish Institute Scholarships. Don’t miss this prestigious opportunity to study in Sweden!

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