SI Scholarship for Global Professionals 2025

The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals is an academic scholarship provided for full-time, one- or two-year, master’s studies at several universities in Sweden. The scholarship covers a wide range of study fields and over 700 of the around 1000 English-taught master’s programmes in Sweden. Through the scholarship, the Swedish Institute (SI) aim to develop a network of global leaders committed to advancing Sustainable Development Goals and drive the development of their home countries forward.

Scholarship of SI Scholarship

The Scholarship for Global Professionals is a competitive fully-funded scholarship that includes:

• Full tuition fee coverage. The fee is paid directly by SI to your Swedish university each semester.
• A monthly allowance of SEK 12,000 to cover your living expenses throughout the study period.
• A travel grant of SEK 15,000 (*10,000 for scholars from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine). This is a one-time payment and does not apply for students already living in Sweden.
• Membership in the SI Network for Future Global Professionals (NFGP) – 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.

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Eligibility 

The scholarship is open for applications once every year, for master’s studies beginning in the autumn semester. In order to apply you must:

• Be a citizen of one of the eligible countries for the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals (will be announced shortly);
• Apply for a master’s programme that is eligible for the SI scholarship;
• Be liable to pay tuition fees at University Admissions;
• Have demonstrated work experience;
• Have demonstrated leadership experience from current or previous employer, or from civil society engagement.

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