Swedish Institute 2022 Scholarships for Global Professionals

The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals is a highly sought after, fully-funded international scholarship programme for master’s level studies in Sweden. International students from about 43 countries are given the opportunity to apply for the scholarships to study in Sweden.

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.

• Table of Content
• About Swedish Institute
• Swedish Institute Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Swedish Institute Scholarships
• Requirements for Swedish Institute Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Swedish Institute

The Swedish Institute is a public agency that encourages interest and trust in Sweden around the world. We operate in the fields of culture, education, science and business in seeking to strengthen ties and promote development. We build up lasting relations between Sweden and other countries with a view to enhancing Sweden’s attractiveness. We build up lasting relations between Sweden and other countries with a view to enhancing Sweden’s attractiveness. To this end, we disseminate information, develop skills, promote cultural exchange and cooperation, and provide funding... continue reading

Swedish Institute Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Swedish Institute 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 Scholarships Qualification

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 Deadline

How to Apply

Application for the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals starts with application for a master’s programme at a Swedish University and then application for application for a Global Professionals scholarship for final evaluation and consideration.

For more details, visit Swedish Institute website.

Application Deadline:

• Admission Application: 18 Oct 2021 – 17 Jan 2022
• Scholarship Application: 10 Feb 2022 – 28 Feb 2022