Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027

The Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027 is a prestigious, fully funded scholarship offered by the Swedish Institute (Swedish Government) for highly qualified professionals from 34 eligible countries who wish to pursue a master's degree in Sweden.

Key dates

• 16 October 2026: University Admissions opens - apply to eligible English-taught master's programmes via universityadmissions.se.
• 15 January 2027: Deadline to apply to Swedish master's programmes.
• 8-24 February 2027: SI scholarship application portal window.

Applicants must first secure admission to an eligible master's programme, then submit a separate scholarship application during the February portal window.

This is a fully funded scholarship covering:

• Full tuition fee coverage, paid directly to the university
• SEK 12,000 per month living allowance
• SEK 15,000 one-time travel grant
• Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals

Eligibility

• Citizen of one of the 34 eligible countries (including Bangladesh - Pakistan, Nepal and India are NOT eligible)
• Hold a bachelor's degree
• Work experience: 3,000 hours required for most countries, including Bangladesh (no hour minimum for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine)
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Admitted to an eligible English-taught master's programme in Sweden
• Liable to pay tuition fees in Sweden

How to apply

1. Apply to eligible Swedish master's programmes via universityadmissions.se by 15 January 2027.
2. Apply for the SI scholarship in the online portal during the window 8-24 February 2027.

• Full tuition fee coverage, paid directly to the university
• SEK 12,000 per month living allowance
• SEK 15,000 one-time travel grant
• Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals

• Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
• Documented work experience: 3,000 hours for most eligible countries including Bangladesh (no hour minimum for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine)
• Demonstrated leadership experience from work or civic engagement
• Admission to an eligible English-taught master's programme in Sweden
• Must be liable to pay tuition fees in Sweden

Check the official Swedish Institute page for the current application documents checklist before the February portal window opens.

1. Choose eligible English-taught master's programmes in Sweden.
2. Submit your programme application via universityadmissions.se by 15 January 2027.
3. Prepare your scholarship application documents once admitted.
4. Submit the SI scholarship application during the portal window, 8-24 February 2027.