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Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study
Sweden
Accepted nationalities
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam
Required country of residence
All countries
Target level
Master’s
Fields of study
Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Languages
  • English: level not specified
Work experience
You must have at least 3,000 hours of work experience before February 2027, accumulated with a maximum of three employers.
Other conditions
  • You must be a female citizen of one of the 10 eligible countries in Africa and Asia.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Be a female citizen of one of the 10 eligible countries in Africa and Asia.
  • You must be liable to pay tuition fees at University Admissions; SI covers the fees if you are awarded the scholarship.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Be liable to pay tuition fees at University Admissions (SI will cover the fees if you are awarded the scholarship);
  • You must be admitted or conditionally admitted to one of the eligible master's programmes on the day of admissions announcements.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Be admitted (or conditionally admitted) to one of the eligible master's programmes on the day of admissions announcements.
  • You must not have previously received an SI scholarship for studies or hold a Swedish degree.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Not have previously received an SI scholarship for studies or hold a Swedish degree.
  • You are not eligible if you have already resided in Sweden for cumulatively two years or more before the scholarship period starting August 2027.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: have already resided in Sweden for cumulatively two years or more, prior to the scholarship period (starting August 2027);
  • You are not eligible if you have Swedish or EU/EEA citizenship, a Swedish permanent residence permit, or a temporary work and residence permit based on work or family ties with a Swedish/EU/EEA citizen.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: have a Swedish or EU/EEA citizenship, a Swedish permanent residence permit or a temporary work- and residence permit based on work or on family ties with a citizen of Sweden/EU/EEA country who has a temporary or permanent right of residence in Sweden
  • You must have paid the application fee for master's programmes on time.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Have paid the application fee for master's programmes on time.
  • You must also demonstrate leadership experience, for example from employment, entrepreneurship or civil society engagement.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: In addition to your work experience, you must be able to demonstrate your leadership experience.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Fully funded
Tuition and living costs paid.
  • Insurance is yours to pay.
  • The organisation does not say whether visa fees are paid.
Paid
Tuition and plane ticket
At your expense
Insurance
Allowance
SEK 12,000 a month
What is left for you to pay
  • The application fee to University Admissions is not covered by the scholarship.

Dates

Applications open
8 February 2027 at 00:00 CET (Europe/Stockholm)
Results announced
22 April 2027: announcement of the scholarship recipients.
Studies start
August 2027 (start of studies).

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Apply for a master's programme through University Admissions
    With whom
    You
    By when
    15 January 2027 (Europe/Stockholm)
  2. Step 2: Submit the Pioneering Women in STEM scholarship application
    With whom
    You
    By when
    24 February 2027 (Europe/Stockholm)
    Documents to provide
    • CV (SI template 2027/2028, maximum three pages)
    • Proof of work and leadership experience (SI template, signed and stamped)
    • Two letters of reference (SI template, signed and stamped)
    • Photocopy of your valid passport or National ID card
    • Motivation (written in the application portal)

Where to apply

Swedish Institute (opens in a new tab)

Official title (in English): Pioneering Women in STEM

Edition 2027-2028 · Verified on 1 November 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of Swedish Institute: si.se