Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2027 from the Swedish Institute

The Swedish Institute offers the Pioneering Women in STEM scholarship for full-time, one- or two-year master's studies at Swedish universities. It supports women who are ready to grow as professionals and shape the future of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and it comes with membership of the SI Network for Global Professionals.

Who can apply

You must be a female citizen of one of ten eligible countries in Africa and Asia. African citizens of Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Africa are on the list, as are citizens of Malaysia. You do not need to live in your country of citizenship when you apply. You also need documented work and leadership experience, and you must apply to an eligible English-taught STEM master's programme in Sweden and be admitted to it. Applicants must be liable to pay tuition fees, and anyone who has already received an SI scholarship for studies or holds a Swedish degree is not eligible.

What it covers

The scholarship includes full tuition fee coverage, paid directly by the Swedish Institute to your university each semester. You also receive a monthly allowance of SEK 12,000 for living expenses and a one-time travel grant of SEK 15,000, which does not apply to students already living in Sweden. Insurance and the university application fee are not covered.

Deadline

The scholarship portal opens on 8 February 2027 and closes at 14:59 CET on 24 February 2027. You must first apply to your master's programme through the national university admissions service, because the scholarship is awarded only for the programme you are admitted to.