Apply for the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027 - a fully funded Swedish master’s scholarship covering tuition, SEK 12,000/month and travel.
The Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarship for Global Professionals funds full-time, one- or two-year English-taught master’s degrees in Sweden starting in the autumn semester of 2027. It is open to citizens of 34 eligible countries who apply first through University Admissions (16 October 2026 - 15 January 2027), then through the SI portal (8 - 24 February 2027, closing at 14:59 CET on the last day).
SI covers full tuition, a living allowance of SEK 12,000 per month, and a one-time travel grant. Scholars join the SI Network for Global Professionals (NFGP) in Sweden and the Sweden Alumni Network afterwards. Eligible fields are Governance, Public Health, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and STEM.
Quick Facts - SI Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host | Swedish Institute (SI), Stockholm, Sweden |
| Landmark | Stockholm City Hall (Stadshuset), Sweden 🇸🇪 |
| Level | Full-time master’s (1 or 2 years), autumn 2027 start |
| Funding | Fully funded - tuition + SEK 12,000/month + travel grant |
| Eligible countries | 34 countries (see list below) |
| Study fields | Governance; Public Health; Entrepreneurship and Innovation; STEM |
| University Admissions | 16 October 2026 - 15 January 2027 via universityadmissions.se |
| Eligible programme list | Published on this SI page on 13 November 2026 |
| SI portal | 8 - 24 February 2027 (closes 14:59 CET on 24 February) at apply-scholarships.si.se |
| University results | 1 April 2027 |
| SI announcement | 22 April 2027 on si.se (only successful candidates are emailed) |
| Official Gateway | Official SI Scholarship for Global Professionals Page |
What the Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition - SI pays your Swedish university directly each semester
- Monthly allowance of SEK 12,000 for living costs for the full study period
- Travel grant: SEK 15,000 (SEK 10,000 for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine). One-time; not for students already living in Sweden
- Membership of the SI Network for Global Professionals (NFGP) while in Sweden
- Membership of the Sweden Alumni Network after the scholarship ends
What It Does Not Cover
- Insurance (ask your university about cover for international students)
- Extra grants for family members
- The University Admissions application fee
- Changing programme, extending the award, or switching the awarded study period
Eligible Countries (34)
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, Zambia.
You must be a citizen of one of these countries. You do not have to live there when you apply. Dual-eligible citizens must pick one citizenship - two SI applications means all are disqualified.
*Public-sector employees in Georgia and Belarus are not eligible.
Eligibility
- Citizen of one of the 34 listed countries
- Apply for an SI-eligible English-taught master’s programme (list published 13 November 2026)
- Liable to pay tuition fees at University Admissions (SI pays those fees if you win)
- Pay the University Admissions application fee on time
- Demonstrated work experience (see hours rules below)
- Demonstrated leadership from work, entrepreneurship, or civil society
- Admitted or conditionally admitted to an eligible programme on 1 April 2027 (reserves/waiting list do not qualify; no late-admission scholarships)
Work-experience hours
- Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine: proof of work experience is required; no minimum hours, but more experience is prioritised
- All other eligible countries: at least 3,000 hours before February 2027, from a maximum of three employers (full-time, part-time, freelance, or entrepreneurship). You do not need to be employed when you apply
Work in your chosen field is prioritised. If you are employed now, arrange leave yourself - SI will not intervene.
You are not eligible if you
- Are enrolled in or already hold a degree from a Swedish university/university college
- Have lived in Sweden for a cumulative two years or more before August 2027
- Have previously held an SI scholarship for studies in Sweden
- Have Swedish or EU/EEA citizenship, a Swedish permanent residence permit, or a temporary work/residence permit based on work or family ties with an EU/EEA citizen in Sweden
- Have dual citizenship in a country that is not on the latest DAC list of ODA recipients
Exceptions: Ukrainians in Sweden under the Temporary Protection Directive may apply. Moldovans with Romanian (EU) dual citizenship may apply if they use their eligible (Moldovan) citizenship.
Required Documents (SI portal, 8 - 24 February 2027)
Use the official SI templates published on 13 November 2026. Complete everything in English. Extra documents are not reviewed.
- CV - SI 2027/2028 template, maximum 3 pages
- Proof of work and leadership - SI template, signed and stamped, one PDF
- Two letters of reference from two different people (one must be work-based; a second from entrepreneurship or civil society is a merit) - SI template, signed and stamped, one PDF
- Valid passport or national ID showing name, citizenship, and photo
- Motivation written in the portal (you may also be asked for a short video)
- Your eight-digit University Admissions application number (wrong number = disqualification). Stockholm School of Economics and Konstfack have separate intakes and do not issue that number
Submit one SI application covering up to four eligible master’s programmes (SSE or Konstfack may be added as a fifth). Incomplete files, wrong forms, or missing stamps are disqualified after screening.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Read the official call on the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals page.
- From 16 October 2026 to 15 January 2027, apply for up to four master’s programmes at University Admissions and pay the application fee. Save your eight-digit application number. Eligible SI programmes for 2027/2028 are published on 13 November 2026.
- Between 8 and 24 February 2027, submit one complete SI application at apply-scholarships.si.se. The portal closes at 14:59 CET on 24 February 2027 - do not wait until the last days.
- SI screens and scores applications from 25 February to 31 March 2027.
- On 1 April 2027, University Admissions publishes results. Stay admitted (or conditionally admitted) to an eligible programme and do not change your original offer, or you drop out of SI consideration.
- SI announces recipients on 22 April 2027 on si.se. Offers go by email by the end of April; accept within the deadline in the offer.
- Questions: si@si.se · University Admissions questions go to University Admissions, not SI.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals fully funded?
Yes. SI pays full tuition, SEK 12,000 per month, and a one-time travel grant. It does not pay the University Admissions fee, family costs, or insurance.
When should I apply?
Apply to Swedish master’s programmes now through 15 January 2027. The SI scholarship portal opens only 8 - 24 February 2027.
Can I apply if I live outside my country of citizenship?
Yes, if you are a citizen of one of the 34 eligible countries. You do not have to reside there when you apply.
Do I need 3,000 hours of work experience?
Applicants from most eligible countries need at least 3,000 hours from a maximum of three employers before February 2027. Applicants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine must prove work experience but have no minimum-hour rule.
What if I am only on a reserve or waiting list on 1 April 2027?
You will not be considered. SI only funds programmes you are admitted or conditionally admitted to on the first admissions day. There are no scholarships for late admissions.
Can I change my master’s programme after I am awarded?
No. SI only supports the awarded programme and does not extend or change the scholarship period.
