The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals in Sweden aims to develop future global leaders that will contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and contribute to a positive and sustainable development in their home countries and region.
The program, Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals in Sweden, is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It offers you a unique opportunity to develop both professionally and academically, experience Swedish society and culture, and build a long-lasting relationship with Sweden and other scholarship holders. Usually, 4-6% of the applicants are awarded a Global Professionals scholarship.
Application Criteria for Swedish Institute for Global Professionals in Sweden
We are looking for ambitious professionals who want to make a difference by working with issues that contribute to a just and sustainable development in their home country and region; and also have a clear idea of how a study program in Sweden would benefit their country and region. Priority will be given to applicants with a strong and relevant professional background and demonstrated leadership experience.
The requirements for Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals in Sweden are:
- You must be a citizen of a country that is eligible for the scholarship program. Read more about the country of citizenship.
- There are also other conditions regarding dual citizenship, previous residence and studies in Sweden, and more. Note: Some criteria for priority SI scholarships differ depending on the home region of the applicant.
- You must have demonstrated leadership experience from your current or previous employment or civil society.
- You must be liable to pay tuition fees to Swedish universities, have followed the steps of university admission.
- You must have a minimum of 3,000 hours of demonstrated work experience.
- The master's studies must be eligible for SI scholarships. We give the highest priority to specific subject areas.
A complete application consists of:
- Motivation letter
- CV (the CV should not exceed three pages)
- Letters of reference (One letter of reference based on work experience is mandatory. Two different letters of reference are mandatory as part of the application.)
- Valid and completed proof of work and leadership experience
- Copy of your valid passport
Note: Your application will be disqualified if any of the required documents above is missing.
There are 600 programs that are eligible for this scholarship. Find the complete list here.
Benefits of Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals in Sweden
If you win Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals in Sweden, you will be entitled to the following benefits:
- SI fully covers your tuition fees to the Swedish university you are attending. This is paid directly by SI at the beginning of each semester. You will receive a regular payment of SEK 10,000 to cover your living expenses throughout the scholarship. This payment is given monthly throughout the scholarship period.
- Insurance against illness and accident.
- This is a one-time payment and does not apply to students already living in Sweden.
- Membership of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders(NFGL) – a platform to help you grow professionally and build your network while in Sweden.
After your scholarship period has ended, you gain membership to the SI Alumni Network. As a member, you get a unique opportunity for continued networking and to further develop yourself professionally. The local networks exist worldwide and currently consist of over 15,000 talented alumni from over 140 countries.- For Bangladesh; Bolivia; Brazil; Cambodia; Cameroon; Colombia; Ecuador; Egypt; Ethiopia; Gambia; Ghana; Guatemala; Honduras; Indonesia; Jordan; Kenya; Liberia; Malawi; Morocco; Myanmar (Burma); Nepal; Nigeria; Pakistan; Peru; Philippines; Rwanda; Sri Lanka; Sudan; Tanzania; Tunisia; Uganda; Vietnam; Zambia; Zimbabwe the scholarship also includes a travel grant of SEK 15,000 for the entire study period. This is a one-time payment and does not apply to students already living in Sweden.
- For Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russian Federation, Turkey, or Ukraine. The scholarship also includes a travel grant of SEK 10,000 for the entire study period.
Read Frequently asked questions about the scholarship here.
Eligible Nationalities
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Belarus, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Moldova, Morocco, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.