Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals 2027/28 (Fully Funded)

What Is the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals?

The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) are fully funded scholarships from the Swedish government for talented professionals from selected countries. They pay for a full-time Master's degree at a Swedish university.

The scholarship is for people who already have work and leadership experience and want to grow into future leaders who will help drive positive change in their home countries.

Important Dates

There are two separate steps, each with its own deadline:

Step 1: Apply to a Master's programme in Sweden

• Application period: 16 October 2026 to 15 January 2027
• Admission results: 1 April 2027

Step 2: Apply for the SI scholarship

• Application period: 8 February to 24 February 2027 (closes 14:59 CET)
• Results announced: 22 April 2027

Studies start: autumn semester (August/September) 2027

Who Can Apply?

• Citizens of one of the eligible countries on the Swedish Institute's list, which covers about 34 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe
• Work experience: at least 3,000 hours before February 2027 for most countries. Applicants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine need proof of work experience, but no minimum hours are set.
• Leadership experience through your job or civil society work
• Admitted to an eligible Master's programme in Sweden starting in autumn 2027

What You Get

• Full tuition fees, paid directly to the university
• A living allowance of SEK 12,000 per month
• A travel grant of SEK 15,000 (SEK 10,000 for some Eastern European countries)
• Membership of the SI Network for Future Global Professionals
• Lifelong membership of the SI Alumni Network

How to Apply

1. Check that your country is on the eligible countries list.
2. Choose up to four eligible Master's programmes and apply through universityadmissions.se by 15 January 2027.
3. Pay the university application fee, or get an exemption if you qualify.
4. Apply for the SI scholarship between 8 and 24 February 2027.
5. Upload proof of your work and leadership experience, your CV and your motivation letters.

Simple Tips

• Apply to your Master's programmes early, before the 15 January deadline.
• Collect your employer letters now as proof of your work hours.
• Show clear examples of your leadership and the impact you've made.
• Explain how your studies will help you contribute to your home country.
• Pick programmes that match your career and leadership goals.

Apply Here

• Official scholarship page: https://si.se/en/apply/scholarships/swedish-institute-scholarships-for-global-professionals/
• University applications: https://www.universityadmissions.se

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| Organization | Swedish Institute | | Region | Sweden (Europe) | | Deadline | 15 Jan 2027 (university) / 24 Feb 2027 (scholarship) | | Level | Master's | | Funding | Fully funded (tuition + SEK 12,000/month + travel) |