Overview
• Fully funded master’s scholarships offered by the Government of Sweden
• Designed for highly motivated international students
• Focused on developing future global leaders
• Aligned with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
• Supports academic excellence and professional growth in a multicultural environment
Scholarship Details
• Degree Level: Master’s
• Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
• Number of Awards: Approximately 300
• Eligible Nationality: International (selected countries)
• Host Country: Sweden
• Duration: 1–2 years (depending on the program)
• Application Deadline: 28 February 2026
Financial Benefits
• Full tuition fee coverage (paid directly to the university)
• Monthly living allowance of SEK 12,000
• One-time travel grant of SEK 15,000
• SEK 10,000 for selected countries
• Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals (NFGP)
• Lifetime membership in the Sweden Alumni Network
Available Fields of Study
• Business Administration and Economics
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Natural and Applied Sciences
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Law and Legal Studies
• Health and Medical Sciences
• Education and Educational Sciences
• Arts, Design, and Media
• Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries
• Technology and Engineering
• Humanities and Languages
• Journalism, Communication, and Information Studies
• Social Work and Welfare
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a citizen of an eligible country
• Must hold a bachelor’s degree qualifying for a master’s program
• Minimum 3,000 hours of work experience
• Proven leadership experience from employment or community involvement
• Must be admitted to an eligible Swedish master’s program
Eligible Countries (Selected)
• Ethiopia
• Egypt
• Kenya
• Ghana
• Nigeria
• Rwanda
• Tanzania
• Uganda
• Sudan
• Bangladesh
• Pakistan
• Nepal
• Vietnam
• Philippines
• Brazil
• Colombia
• Turkey
• Ukraine
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe
• And other selected countries
Required Documents
• Motivation letter
• Updated CV
• Letters of reference
• Proof of work and leadership experience
• Valid passport copy
Application Procedure
• Apply first for admission to Swedish universities via the official admissions portal
• Receive a personal application number after submission
• Apply separately for the Swedish Institute Scholarship
• Applicants may apply for up to four (4) master’s programs
Key Dates
• 16 Oct 2025 – 15 Jan 2026: University admission application period
• Mid-Nov 2025: Eligible programs and SI documents published
• 9 – 25 Feb 2026: SI scholarship application window
• 26 Mar 2026: University admission results
• 23 Apr 2026: Scholarship results announcement
Call to Action
• Start preparing early
• Apply within the deadlines
• Do not miss this fully funded opportunity to study in Sweden