Swedish Institute (SI) Global Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded Master’s Program in Sweden

Applications are now open for the Swedish Institute (SI) Global Scholarship 2026 — a fully funded opportunity for talented international students to pursue their Master’s studies in Sweden.

The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals is funded by the Swedish Government and administered by the Swedish Institute (SI). It targets future global leaders who want to contribute to sustainable development in their home countries and beyond.

Sweden offers over 1,000 English-taught master’s programs, lasting either one or two years, with admissions open for the Autumn 2026 intake.

Scholarship Summary

Host Country: Sweden
Scholarship Name: Swedish Institute (SI) Global Professional Scholarship 2026
Degree Level: Master’s (1–2 years)
Funding Type: Fully Funded
University Admission Deadline: 15 January 2026
SI Scholarship Deadline: 25 February 2026

About the SI Global Scholarship

The SI Global Professional Scholarship supports ambitious professionals who want to study full-time master’s programs in Sweden and make a positive global impact.

It’s a highly competitive program that attracts over 1,000 recipients annually from 33 eligible countries.

Scholarship Benefits

The SI Global Scholarship is fully funded and includes:

Full coverage of tuition fees at Swedish universities.
A monthly living allowance throughout your studies.
Medical and accident insurance during your stay in Sweden.
A travel grant to and from Sweden.
Exclusive membership in the SI Network for Future Global Professionals (NFGP) — a lifelong leadership and professional network.

Duration

The scholarship covers full-time one- or two-year master’s programs starting in Autumn 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the SI Global Professional Scholarship 2026, applicants must:

Be a citizen of one of the 33 eligible countries.
Apply for and receive admission to a Swedish master’s program by 15 January 2026.
Have a minimum of 3,000 hours of professional work experience (including part-time or freelance work).
Demonstrate leadership experience and commitment to sustainable development.

Eligible Countries

Applicants from the following regions are eligible: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Ukraine, Vietnam, and Zambia.

How to Apply for the Swedish Institute (SI) Global Scholarship 2026

Step 1: Apply for Admission

Visit UniversityAdmissions.se
Apply for up to four master’s programs by 15 January 2026.
After submission, you’ll receive an eight-digit application number, which is required for the SI Scholarship.

Step 2: Apply for the SI Global Professional Scholarship

The SI Scholarship portal opens 9 February 2026 and closes 25 February 2026.
Only applicants who have secured admission to a Swedish master’s program are eligible.

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