Swedish Institute 2022 Masters Scholarships for Global Professionals (Fully-Funded)

Published: 14 Feb 2022

The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals aims to develop future global leaders that will contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and contribute to a positive and sustainable development in their home countries and regions. In 2022 the Swedish Institute will grant about 350 scholarships for master’s degree studies in Sweden.

The programme is funded by the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. It offers you a unique opportunity to develop both professionally and academically, experience Swedish society and culture, and build a long-lasting relationship with Sweden and other scholarship holders.

Swedish Institute Masters Scholarships

Application Deadline	February 28, 2022
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Country to study	Sweden
School to study	Swedish Institute
Type	Masters
Sponsor	Swedish Institute
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Swedish Institute Masters Scholarships

• Full tuition fee coverage paid directly by SI to your Swedish university in the beginning of each semester.
• A monthly payment of SEK 10,000to cover your living expenses throughout the study period.
• Travel grant of up to SEK 15,000 for the entire study period depending on your country of origin
• Insurance against illness and accident.
• Membership of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders(NFGL) – a platform to help you grow professionally and build a network while in Sweden.
• After your scholarship period has ended, you become a member of the SI Alumni Network. As a member, you get a unique opportunity for continued networking and professional development. The local networks operate worldwide and currently consist of over 15,000 talented alumni from over 140 countries.

Requirements for Swedish Institute Masters Scholarships

We are looking for ambitious professionals who want to make a difference by working with issues that contribute to a just and sustainable development in their home country and region.  The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals will be awarded based on the following eligibility conditions;

• Country of citizenship: You must be a citizen of a country that is eligible for SI scholarships.
• University admissions: You must be liable to pay tuition fees to Swedish universities, have followed the steps of University Admissions and be admitted to one of the eligible master’s programmes by the 7th of April 2022.
• Work experience: You must have a minimum of 3,000 hours of demonstrated work experience.
• Leadership experience: You must have demonstrated leadership experience from your current or previous employment or from civil society engagements.
• Master’s programmes: The master’s programmes you apply for must be eligible for SI scholarships. We give priority to programmes within certain subject areas, depending on your country of citizenship.

Application Documents

• CV
• Letters of reference
• Valid and completed proof of work and leadership experience
• Copy of your valid passport/National ID card
• Motivation (will be asked of you in the application portal)

Application Deadline

February 28, 2022

How to Apply