Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2027/2028, a fully funded master’s scholarship offered by the Swedish Institute (SI). It is for women from 10 countries in Africa and Asia who want to study a STEM subject in Sweden. The scholarship covers your full tuition fees, a monthly living allowance and a travel grant.

To apply, you first need to apply to an eligible master’s programme through University Admissions by 15 January 2027. Then you submit your scholarship application on the SI portal between 8 and 24 February 2027. There is no fee mentioned for the SI scholarship application itself, but you must pay the University Admissions application fee yourself. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Provider: Swedish Institute (SI)
• Degree level: Master’s
• Host country: Sweden
• Funding type: Fully funded
• University Admissions deadline: 15 January 2027
• SI scholarship deadline: 24 February 2027 at 14:59 CET
• Open for all nationalities: No. Only women from 10 eligible countries can apply.
• Application fee: You must pay the University Admissions fee.

What This Scholarship Offers:

• SI pays your full tuition fees directly to your Swedish university each semester.
• You get SEK 12,000 every month to cover your living costs while you study.
• You get a one time travel grant of SEK 15,000, unless you already live in Sweden.
• A global professional network. You become a member of the SI Network for Global Professionals, where you can meet leaders from around the world and grow your career.
• A world class education. You study at a Swedish university and gain new skills and knowledge to lead change in your country.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• You must be a women of eligible country (Check the list Below)
• You must apply to an eligible STEM master’s programme.
• You must be required to pay application fee to University Admissions.
• You must be admitted or conditionally admitted to an eligible programme on 1 April 2027.
• You must have at least 3,000 hours of work experience before February 2027. These hours can come from up to three employers. Full time work, part time work, freelancing and running your own business all count.
• You must show leadership experience from a job, your own business or civil society work. There is no minimum number of hours.
• You must not have received an SI scholarship before, and you must not hold a Swedish degree.

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Eligible Countries:

You must be a female citizen of one of these 10 countries to apply:

Africa

• Kenya
• Nigeria
• Rwanda
• South Africa

Asia

• Bangladesh
• Indonesia
• Malaysia
• Philippines
• Thailand
• Vietnam

You Cannot Apply If You

• Are currently studying at a Swedish university or hold a degree from one
• Have lived in Sweden for two years or more before August 2027
• Have Swedish or EU/EEA citizenship
• Have a Swedish permanent residence permit
• Have a temporary work or family based residence permit linked to a Swedish or EU/EEA citizen
• Hold dual citizenship with a country that is not on the latest DAC List of ODA Recipients

Note for dual citizens: if both of your citizenships are eligible, choose only one. If you submit more than one application, all of them will be disqualified.

Programs Available:

The scholarship is for English taught master’s programmes in these four STEM fields:

• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• Mathematics

The full list of eligible master’s programmes will be published on the official SI page on 13 November 2026. Check that list before you apply to University Admissions, because you can only win the scholarship for a programme on that list.

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Important Dates:

• 16 October 2026 to 15 January 2027: Apply to master’s programmes at University Admissions
• 13 November 2026: SI publishes the templates and the list of eligible programmes
• 8 to 24 February 2027: SI scholarship portal is open
• 25 February to 31 March 2027: SI checks and evaluates applications
• 1 April 2027: University Admissions announces results
• 22 April 2027: SI announces scholarship winners

How to Apply:

• Step 1: Apply to a Master’s Programme
• Step 2: Prepare Your Documents
  • Use the SI templates, which will be available on 13 November 2026. You need:
  • A CV of no more than three pages
  • A proof of work and leadership experience form, signed and stamped by your referee
  • Two letters of reference from two different referees. One must be based on work experience.
  • A copy of your valid passport or National ID card
  • A written motivation, which you will type in the application portal
• Step 3: Submit Your Scholarship Application
• Step 4: Wait for Admissions Results

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