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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
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, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Zambia
Degree already held
Master’s
Target level
Master’s
Fields of study
All fields
Work experience
You must have demonstrated work experience (full-time or part-time employment, freelancing or entrepreneurship) and leadership experience from a current or previous employer, entrepreneurial experience or from civil society engagement.
Other conditions
  • Applicants from these countries must have at least 3,000 hours of work experience prior to February 2027.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Applicants from – Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zambia – must have at least 3,000 hours of work experience prior to February 2027.
  • Applicants from these countries must be able to provide proof of work experience.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Applicants from – Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine – must be able to provide proof of work experience.
  • You must be able to prove certification for your work experience by using SI's template forms, published on 13 November.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You must be able to prove certification for your work experience by using our template forms which can be found in the section ‘How to Apply – Apply for a Global Professionals scholarship’ on 13 November.
  • You must complete your application in English.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You must complete your application in English.
  • Public sector employees in Georgia and Belarus are not eligible to apply.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Please note that public sector employees in Georgia and Belarus are not eligible to apply.
  • 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 hold 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 citizen of Sweden/EU/EEA country.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
  • For a successful application, you should have a clear idea of how your education will contribute to the sustainable development of your home country and region.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: To have a successful application, you should have a clear idea of how your education will contribute to the sustainable development of your home country and region.

The real funding

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

Paid
Tuition and plane ticket
At your expense
Insurance
Allowance
SEK 12,000 a month
When it is paid
The tuition fee is paid directly by SI to your Swedish university each semester.

Dates

Applications open
8 February 2027 at 00:00 CET (Europe/Stockholm)
Applications close
24 February 2027 at 14:59 CET (Europe/Stockholm)SI application portal (8–24 February 2027)
Other deadlines
  • 15 January 2027 (Europe/Stockholm)Application to master's programmes through University Admissions
Results announced
22 April 2027
Studies start
August 2027

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
    With whom
    University Admissions (centralised portal)
    By when
    15 January 2027 (Europe/Stockholm) — 15 January 2027
    Documents to provide
    • Online application on University Admissions (up to 4 master's programmes)
  2. Step 2: Apply for a Global Professionals scholarship in the SI portal
    With whom
    Swedish Institute (SI application portal)
    By when
    24 February 2027 at 14:59 CET (Europe/Stockholm) — 24 February 2027 at 14:59 CET
    Documents to provide
    • CV (SI template 2027/2028, maximum three pages)
    • Proof of work and leadership experience (SI template 2027/2028, signed, stamped, one single PDF)
    • Two letters of reference from two different referees (SI template 2027/2028)
    • Photocopy of your valid passport or National ID card
    • Motivation written in the application portal (a short video presentation may be requested)
  3. Step 3: SI screening and evaluation
    With whom
    Swedish Institute
    By when
    31 March 2027 (Europe/Stockholm) — 31 March 2027
  4. Step 4: Notifications from University Admissions
    With whom
    University Admissions
    By when
    1 April 2027 (Europe/Stockholm) — 1 April 2027
  5. Step 5: Final evaluation and announcement of scholarship recipients
    With whom
    Swedish Institute
    By when
    22 April 2027 (Europe/Stockholm) — 22 April 2027

Where to apply

Swedish Institute (opens in a new tab)

Official title (in English): SI Scholarship for Global Professionals

Edition academic year 2027/2028 · Verified on 31 October 2026

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

Official website of Swedish Institute: si.se