The Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarships 2026–2027 are prestigious, fully funded opportunities for outstanding international students to pursue master’s degrees in Sweden. Funded by the Government of Sweden, these scholarships aim to develop global leaders who will contribute to innovation and sustainable development in their home countries.
About the Scholarship
The Swedish Institute (SI) runs the program for the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. It comprises the SI Scholarships for Global Professionals and Pioneering Women in STEM. It helps talented students from certain non-EU/EEA countries and encourages leadership, equality, and working together across cultures.
Scholars also join the SI Network for Global Professionals (NFGP) and then the international SI Alumni Network.
Benefits
The SI Scholarship covers nearly all major expenses for international students, including:
- Full tuition fees (paid directly to the university).
- Monthly stipend of around SEK 12,000 for living costs.
- Travel grant up to SEK 15,000, depending on nationality.
- Health and accident insurance during the study period.
- Networking and leadership training through SI events.
(Note: Family expenses and university application fees are not covered.)
Eligible Study Areas
There are many English-taught master’s programs at major Swedish universities that people can apply to. Some of the fields of study are:
- Studies in the Environment and Sustainability
- Science and Technology
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Business, Economics, and Management
- Law, politics, and relations between countries
- Social Sciences, Public Health, and Education
- Only programs that are on the official SI Scholarship Eligible Programs List will be looked at.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a member of a country that SI says is allowed.
- Beginning in the fall of 2026, you can apply to a master’s program at a Swedish university that meets the standards.
- You should show that you have been a leader and worked in your area before.
- It costs money to go to school if you’re not from the EU or EEA.
- Meet the requirements to get into college and have good English skills.
Timeline (Expected 2026–2027)
- October 2025: Master’s applications open at UniversityAdmissions.
- Mid-January 2026: Deadline to apply for master’s programs
- February 2026: SI Scholarship application period
- March 2026: Admission results released
- April 2026: Scholarship recipients announced
How to Apply
- Apply for a Master’s Program at universityadmissions.se and save your application number.
- Prepare documents: Motivation letter, CV, leadership and work certificates, references, and passport copy (using SI templates).
- Submit the SI Scholarship Application at apply.scholarships.si.se.
- Results are announced in April 2026 via email and the official SI website.
Conclusion
The Swedish Institute Scholarship 2026–2027 is more than just financial support — it’s a leadership journey designed to empower individuals to create sustainable global change. With full funding, professional development, and lifelong networks, it is among the most competitive and prestigious scholarship programs in Europe.
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