Swedish Institute Scholarship for Masters 2027/2028 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027/2028, a fully funded master’s scholarship offered by the Swedish Institute for study at Swedish universities. The scholarship supports one or two years of full time study starting in autumn 2027, in four fields: Governance, Public Health, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and STEM. It covers your full tuition fees, gives you a monthly living allowance of SEK 12,000, and includes a travel grant. Citizens of 34 eligible countries who have work and leadership experience can apply.

You first apply to your master’s programme through University Admissions by 15 January 2027, then submit your scholarship application between 8 and 24 February 2027. The SI Scholarship itself has no application fee, but you must pay the University Admissions application fee for your master’s programme, which the scholarship does not cover. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Provider: Swedish Institute (SI)
• Degree level: Master’s
• Host country: Sweden
• Intake: Autumn semester 2027
• Funding type: Fully funded
• Open to all nationalities: No, only citizens of 34 eligible countries
• University application deadline: 15 January 2027 (through University Admissions)
• SI Scholarship application window: 8 to 24 February 2027, closing at 14:59 CET on the final day
• Application fee for the scholarship: None

Eligible Study Fields:

The scholarship supports English taught master’s programmes at Swedish universities in these fields:

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

The list of eligible programmes for 2027/2028 will be published on 13 November 2026 on the official SI page.

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What the Scholarship Covers:

• Full tuition fees: SI pays the fees directly to your Swedish university each semester.
• Monthly allowance: SEK 12,000 to cover living expenses during your studies.
• Travel grant: SEK 15,000 as a one time payment. Scholars from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine receive SEK 10,000. This does not apply to students already living in Sweden.
• SI Network for Global Professionals: A platform for career development and networking while you are in Sweden.

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Eligibility Requirements:

• Be admitted or conditionally admitted to an eligible programme on 1 April 2027
• Be a citizen of one of the 34 eligible countries (you do not need to live there when you apply)
• Apply for an eligible master’s programme through University Admissions and pay the application fee on time
• Be liable to pay tuition fees at Swedish universities
• Have work experience: at least 3,000 hours before February 2027 (applicants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine only need proof of work experience, with no minimum hours)
• Have leadership experience from a job, entrepreneurship, or civil society work

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Eligible Countries:

Citizens of the following 34 countries can apply:

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 notes:

• You do not need to live in your country of citizenship when you apply.
• Public sector employees in Georgia and Belarus are not eligible.
• If you hold dual citizenship in two eligible countries, you must choose only one. Submitting more than one application will disqualify all of them.

Who Is Not Eligible:

You cannot apply if you:

• Are currently enrolled in, or hold a degree from, a Swedish university or university college
• Have lived in Sweden for a total of two years or more before the scholarship period starts in August 2027
• Have previously received a Swedish Institute scholarship for studies in Sweden
• Hold Swedish or EU/EEA citizenship, a Swedish permanent residence permit, or a temporary work or family based residence permit linked to Sweden or the EU/EEA
• Hold dual citizenship in a country that is not on the DAC list of ODA recipients

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Required Documents:

All documents must be in English. Templates will be available from 13 November 2026.

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV): Use the SI template. Maximum three pages.
2. Proof of work and leadership experience: Use the SI template. Type it, print it, have it signed by the referee and stamped by the organisation or a notary office, then upload it as one single PDF file.
3. Two letters of reference: Use the SI template, from two different referees. One must be based on work experience. The second can be based on work or on activities outside work. Entrepreneurship or civil society involvement is a merit. Type, print, sign, stamp, scan, and upload as one single PDF file.
4. Passport or National ID card: A valid photocopy showing your name, citizenship, and photograph.
5. Motivation: Written in the application portal. You may be randomly selected to record a short video presentation.

SI will not consider any documents other than the ones requested. Missing documents or wrong forms will lead to disqualification.

Key Dates at a Glance:

• 16 October 2026 to 15 January 2027: Apply to master’s programmes through University Admissions
• 13 November 2026: Application documents and eligible programmes published
• 8 February to 24 February 2027: SI Scholarship portal open (closes 14:59 CET)
• 1 April 2027: University Admissions results
• 22 April 2027: Scholarship winners announced

Important Links:

• Applications by country statistics 2026
• SI Scholarship FAQ

How to Apply:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility criteria.
2. Choose up to four eligible master’s programmes from the list published on 13 November 2026.
3. Apply through UniversityAdmissions.se by 15 January 2027 and pay the application fee.
4. Save your eight digit application number.
5. Prepare your documents using the SI templates: CV, proof of work and leadership experience, two letters of reference, passport or National ID copy, and motivation.
6. Submit your scholarship application in the SI portal between 8 and 24 February 2027 (closes 14:59 CET).
7. Check your admissions result on 1 April 2027 and the scholarship result on 22 April 2027.

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