SI Scholarship for Global Professionals fully funded masters' scholarships to study in Sweden
Master 04.01.2023The 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.
This fully funded scholarship is intended for full-time one-year or two-year master’s programmes.
It's available for citizens from 41 countries:
Armenia; Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Bolivia; Belarus; Brazil; Cambodia; Cameroon; Colombia; Ecuador; Egypt; Ethiopia; Gambia; Georgia; Ghana; Guatemala; Honduras; Indonesia; Jordan; Kenya; Liberia; Malawi; Moldova; Morocco; Myanmar (Burma); Nepal; Nigeria; Pakistan; Peru; Philippines; Rwanda; South Africa; Sri Lanka; Sudan; Tanzania; Tunisia; Uganda; Ukraine; Vietnam; Zambia; Zimbabwe
This is a fully funded scholarship with following benefits:
- Full tuition fee coverage. The fee is paid directly by S I to your Swedish university in the beginning of each semester.
- A monthly payment of SEK 10,000 to cover your living expenses throughout the study period.
- 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.
- The scholarship includes a travel grant up to SEK 15,000 for the entire study period.
Criteria of SI scholarships are:
- First, only citizens of the eligible countries can apply.
- You have followed the steps of University Admissions and be admitted to one of the eligible master's programmes by April.
- You must have a minimum of 3,000 hours of demonstrated work experience.
- You must have demonstrated leadership experience from your current or previous employment or from civil society engagements.
- The master's programmes you apply for must be eligible for S I scholarships.
- SI gives priority to programmes within certain subject areas, depending on your country of citizenship.
A complete application consists of:
- CV
- Letters of reference
- Valid and completed proof of work and leadership experience
- Copy of your valid passport or National ID card
- Motivation, will be asked in the application portal
You have to use S I's provided forms, and you must complete your application in English. Otherwise, your application will not be considered further.
Apply online: https://si.se/en/apply/scholarships
Deadline:
Admission application deadline: 16 January 2023
Scholarship dates: 10th to 28th February 2023