Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027

The Swedish Institute scholarship for Global Professionals supports full-time, one- or two-year master's studies at Swedish universities in public health, governance, entrepreneurship and innovation, and science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Recipients also join the SI Network for Global Professionals, a platform for career development and contacts with leaders from around the world.

Who can apply

You must be a citizen of one of 34 eligible countries, and you do not need to live there when you apply. Among them are African countries such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Citizens of Brazil and Malaysia are also on the list. You need demonstrated work experience and leadership experience from an employer, entrepreneurship or civil society, and you must apply to an eligible English-taught master's programme. You must be liable to pay tuition fees at Swedish universities, and a previous Swedish Institute scholarship or a Swedish degree rules you out.

What it covers

The scholarship pays full tuition fees directly to your university each semester. It adds a monthly allowance of SEK 12,000 for living costs and a one-time travel grant of SEK 15,000, which does not apply to students already living in Sweden. It does not include insurance, extra grants for family members or the university application fee.

Deadline

The application portal for the scholarship opens on 8 February 2027 and closes at 14:59 CET on 24 February 2027. First apply to your master's programme through the university admissions service, since you must be admitted to an eligible programme.