The
Swedish Institute (SI), a Swedish government agency, offers fully funded
scholarship opportunities to international students who wish to pursue Master's
degree studies in Sweden for the 2027 academic year.
The
Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027 is designed
to support talented and experienced professionals from selected countries who
want to develop their knowledge, leadership skills and professional experience
through higher education in Sweden.
The
scholarship provides financial support, including full tuition fee coverage, a
monthly living allowance and a travel grant. It offers an opportunity for
eligible international students to study at participating Swedish universities
without having to cover the full cost of their education.
Importantly,
Rwanda is among the eligible countries, meaning qualified Rwandan citizens can
also prepare to apply.
1. Overview of the Swedish Institute
Scholarship 2027
- Scholarship
name:
Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals
- Host
country:
Sweden
- Academic
year:
2027/2028
- Scholarship
provider:
Swedish Institute (SI)
- Study
level:
Master's degree
- Study
duration:
One or two years, depending on the programme
- Funding
type:
Fully funded
- Study
mode:
Full-time
- Eligible
applicants:
Citizens of selected countries
- University
application deadline: 15 January 2027
- Expected
scholarship application period: February 2027
2. Benefits of the Scholarship
Successful
applicants will receive financial support to help them complete their studies
in Sweden.
The
scholarship benefits include:
1.
Full Tuition Fee Coverage
The
scholarship covers the full tuition fees for the selected Master's degree
programme. The Swedish Institute pays the tuition fees directly to the
university.
2.
Monthly Living Allowance
Recipients
receive a monthly allowance of SEK 12,000 to help cover living expenses during
their studies in Sweden.
3.
Travel Grant
Eligible
scholarship recipients receive a one-time travel grant of SEK 15,000 to support
travel expenses to Sweden. Some conditions and exceptions apply.
4.
Professional Networking Opportunities
Scholarship
recipients become part of the SI Network for Global Professionals, which
provides opportunities to develop professional relationships and participate in
activities.
5.
Alumni Network
After
completing their studies, graduates can become part of the Sweden Alumni
Network and maintain professional connections.
3. Who Can Apply?
The
scholarship is intended for international professionals who meet the Swedish
Institute's eligibility requirements.
Applicants
should generally:
- Be
citizens of one of the countries eligible for the scholarship.
- Have
a Bachelor's degree that meets the admission requirements of their chosen
Master's programme.
- Demonstrate
relevant work experience.
- Have
leadership experience from professional work, business activities or civil
society.
- Apply
for an eligible full-time Master's programme in Sweden.
- Meet
the English language and other admission requirements of their selected
university.
- Be
liable to pay tuition fees in Sweden.
Note: Applicants must meet
the specific work experience and leadership requirements published by the
Swedish Institute. For the 2027/2028 scholarship, the programme requires at
least 3,000 hours of work experience. Always check the official eligibility
conditions before applying.
4. Eligible Countries
The
scholarship is open to citizens of selected countries in Africa, Asia, Europe
and Latin America.
African
countries included in the eligibility list include:
- Rwanda
- Kenya
- Uganda
- Tanzania
- Ethiopia
- Nigeria
- South
Africa
- Zambia
- Senegal
- Morocco
- Egypt
- Liberia
Other
eligible countries are listed on the official Swedish Institute website.
Applicants
should remember that eligibility is based on citizenship, not simply the
country where someone currently lives.
5. Available Master's Degree Programmes
The
scholarship supports selected Master's degree programmes at participating
Swedish universities.
Study
areas include different fields such as:
- Governance
and public administration
- Public
health
- Entrepreneurship
and innovation
- Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Not
every Master's programme in Sweden qualifies for this scholarship. Applicants
must select a programme included in the Swedish Institute's official list of
eligible programmes for 2027/2028.
The
official list is expected to be published on 13 November 2026.
6. Application Process
The
application process involves two important stages. Applicants must complete
both stages to be considered for the scholarship.
Stage
1: Apply for a Master's Degree Programme
First,
applicants must visit the University Admissions in Sweden website and select
eligible Master's programmes.
The
university application period for autumn 2027 runs from 16 October 2026 to 15
January 2027.
Applicants
can apply for up to four Master's programmes. After submitting the application,
keep the application number because it will be needed during the scholarship
application process.
Stage
2: Apply for the Swedish Institute Scholarship
After
completing the university application, eligible candidates should submit a
separate scholarship application through the Swedish Institute's application
portal.
The
expected scholarship application period is 8–24 February 2027.
Applicants
should follow the official instructions and use the required application forms.
7. Required Documents
Applicants
should prepare the necessary documents before the scholarship application period.
These
may include:
- A
valid passport or national identification document.
- Bachelor's
degree certificate.
- Academic
transcripts.
- Curriculum
Vitae (CV) using the Swedish Institute template.
- Proof
of relevant work experience.
- Documents
demonstrating leadership experience.
- Two
reference letters using the required templates.
- Motivation
statement.
- University
Admissions application number.
The
Swedish Institute may require specific templates and formats for certain
documents. Applicants should carefully follow the official instructions.
8. Important Application Dates
Applicants
should pay attention to the following dates:
|
Activity |
Expected date |
|
Eligible
programme list published |
13
November 2026 |
|
Master's
application deadline |
15
January 2027 |
|
Scholarship
application period |
8–24
February 2027 |
|
University
admission results |
1
April 2027 |
|
Expected
scholarship results |
22
April 2027 |
|
Studies
begin |
Autumn
2027 |
Dates
should be checked against the official Swedish Institute announcements because
application schedules may change.
9. Official Application Links
Interested
candidates should use the official websites below to access programme
information and submit their applications.
Official
Swedish Institute Scholarship Website:
https://si.se/en/apply/scholarships/swedish-institute-scholarships-for-global-professionals/
University
Admissions in Sweden:
https://www.universityadmissions.se/
Study
in Sweden:
https://studyinsweden.se/
Scholarship
Application Portal:
https://apply-scholarships.si.se/
10. Final Advice to Applicants
The
Swedish Institute Scholarship 2027 is an excellent opportunity for qualified
professionals who want to pursue postgraduate studies in Sweden.
If
you are interested, do not wait until February 2027 to start preparing. Begin
by checking the eligible Master's programmes, preparing your academic documents
and gathering evidence of your professional and leadership experience.
Remember
that applying for admission to a Swedish university is a separate process from
applying for the scholarship. Completing only one of these applications is not
enough.
Good
luck to all applicants!
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