Amount
Fully funded (tuition + living costs)
Country
Sweden
Level
Master's
Deadline
Closed Feb 25, 2026. Next deadline usually around Feb 2027 (official page, checked Oct 15, 2026) estimated
About this scholarship
In 2025, the Swedish Institute will grant about 200 fully-funded scholarships for master's studies at universities in Sweden.
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The Swedish Institute (SI) offers fully funded scholarships for studies on master’s level in Sweden. SI is looking for ambitious professionals who want to make a difference. These scholarships offer a unique opportunity to develop professionally, academically and build long-lasting relations with Sweden and other global professionals. How do SI scholarship alumni use their knowledge and experience after studying in Sweden? The newly published Alumni Impact Brief 2025 brings together results and alumni stories showing how education… Anna Posokhova left a turbulent Ukraine for master’s studies in Uppsala. As a Swedish Institute scholarship holder and master’s student, she is now seizing every opportunity to embrace student life… From writing code at the age of ten in Alexandria to becoming a gaming CEO and angel investor, Magdy Shehata’s career has been shaped by curiosity, bold ideas and hard… After more than a decade running a pharmaceutical business across Africa, Bangaly Danfakha from Senegal decided it was time for a new challenge. His decision to apply f
Requirements
- Application closed. The Swedish Institute will publish the 2027/2028 application round on its scholarship page on 19 October 2026; the 2026 portal was open 9-25 February.
What it takes to get there
Residence permit for studies in higher education
- Proof of funds: kr 10,656 a month, for 12 months.official source
This award is listed as fully funded, but gives no living amount. Ask the provider if its letter meets this figure. The official page says a scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.
- Application fee: kr 1,500.official source
- Usual decision time: about 13 weeks.official source
- There is a work visa for graduates after their studies.official source
Visa facts checked on the official pages on 2026-09-27. Rules change. Check the official page before you pay or book.
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SI is looking for ambitious professionals who want to make a difference. These scholarships offer a unique opportunity to develop professionally, academically and build long-lasting relations with Sweden and other global professionals. Facebook LinkedIn Photo: Moa Karlberg. Read more about "Find the list of 2026 Swedish Institute scholarship recipients here. " Find the list of 2026 Swedish Institute scholarship recipients here. Read more Read more about "Global Professionals " Global Professionals A fully funded scholarship for professionals who want to advance sustainable growth and drive societal change in their home country Read more Read more about "Pioneering Women in STEM" Pioneering Women in STEM A fully funded scholarship aiming to empower women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics by enhancing their participation, leadership, and performance. Read more Stories from our alumni Stories from our alumni View all Alumni, SI alumni stories, SI scholarships, SISGP stories New report highlights the impact of SI scholarship alumni How do SI scholarship alumni use their knowledge and experience after studying in Sweden? The newly published Alumni Impact Brief 2025 brings together results and alumni stories showing how education… SI scholarships, SISGP stories, Ukraine How to make the most of student life in Sweden Anna Posokhova left a turbulent Ukraine for master’s studies in Uppsala. As a Swedish Institute scholarship holder and master’s student, she is now seizing every opportunity to embrace student life… SI alumni stories, SI scholarships, SISGP stories, Study in Sweden From a ten-year-old coder to gaming CEO: Magdy Shehata From writing code at the age of ten in Alexandria to becoming a gaming CEO and angel investor, Magdy Shehata’s career has been shaped by curiosity, bold ideas and hard… SI scholarships, SI stories, SISGP stories “It’s about people, planet and profit – something I will take with me wherever I go” After more than a decade running a pharmaceutical business across Africa, Bangaly Danfakha from Senegal decided it was time for a new challenge. His decision to apply for the Swedish… View all news Building a community Photo: Lieselotte van der Meijs Network of Global Professionals Swedish Institute scholarship holders are included in the SI Network for Global Professionals (NFGP) – a network that aims to strengthen the skills and capacities of the scholarship holders, and to build long lasting networks between Sweden and our scholarship holders. The network provides the possibility to participate in events, competence-enhancing programs, online sessions and mentorship opportunities. Visit our NFGP page here Visiting address Swedish Institute Virkesvägen 2 120 30 Stockholm +46-8-453 78 00 [email protected] Billing address In accordance with European standards the Swedish Institute only accepts e-invoices. Learn more about how to send invoices to SI Postal address Svenska institutet Box 9 121 21 Johanneshov About the website The website is designed to be accessible and useful to as many people as possible. When contacting SI, we will handle your personal data in accordance with our Data protection Policy. Learn more about how we work in accordance with the Whistleblowing Act. Visit us on instagram Visit us on linkedin
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