SWEDISH INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP FOR GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS 2026
The Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals supports talented international students who want to study a full-time Master’s degree in Sweden. The scholarship aims to develop future leaders who will contribute to sustainable development in their home countries and globally. This is a fully funded scholarship.
You must be a citizen of one of the eligible countries announced by the Swedish Institute each year. These are mainly countries from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.
Study Level Requirement
- You must apply for an eligible Master’s programme in Sweden.
- The programme must be full-time and English-taught.
Tuition Fee Requirement
- You must be required to pay tuition fees in Sweden.
- This usually applies to students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
Work Experience Requirement
- You must have documented work experience.
- Generally, at least 3,000 hours of work experience is required.
- Full-time or part-time employment
- Freelancing
- Entrepreneurship
- Internship experience (if allowed for your country)
Leadership Experience Requirement
You must show leadership experience. This can include:
- Managing people or teams
- Leading projects
- Supervisory roles
- Community or volunteer leadership
Apply for a Master’s Programme (First Mandatory Step)
You must apply for Master’s programmes in Sweden before applying for the scholarship.
- Apply through the national Swedish university admissions system.
- You may apply to up to four Master’s programmes.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit all required academic documents before the deadline.
Application period usually runs from October to January.
Prepare Scholarship Documents
Before the scholarship application opens, prepare the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (using the required format)
- Proof of work experience
- Proof of leadership experience
- Motivation statement explaining:
- Your career goals
- Why you chose Sweden
- How your studies will contribute to sustainable development
- Reference letters (if required)
- Copy of passport or national ID
All documents must follow the instructions provided for the scholarship year.
Submit Scholarship Application
- Apply through the Swedish Institute scholarship portal.
- Enter your university application number.
- Select the Master’s programmes you applied for.
- Upload all required documents.
- Submit one scholarship application only.
The scholarship application window is usually open for about two weeks in February.
Screening and Evaluation
After submission:
- Applications are checked for completeness and eligibility.
- Incomplete or incorrect applications are rejected.
Eligible applications are evaluated based on:
- Work experience
- Leadership potential
- Motivation and clarity of goals
- Contribution to sustainable development
7. University Admission Results
- University admission results are announced around March.
- You must be admitted or conditionally admitted to an eligible Master’s programme.
- If you are not admitted, you are automatically removed from scholarship consideration.
8. Final Selection and Results
- Final scholarship decisions are made after combining admission results and scholarship evaluation.
- Successful candidates are notified around late March or April.
- Only a limited number of scholarships are awarded, making the process highly competitive.
9. Scholarship Benefits
If selected, the scholarship includes:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly living allowance
- One-time travel grant
- Insurance coverage
- Membership in professional and alumni networks
The scholarship does not cover:
- Family members
- Additional programme changes
- University application fees
10. After Receiving the Scholarship
Once awarded:
- Accept the scholarship offer
- Apply for a Swedish residence permit
- Prepare travel and accommodation
- Begin your Master’s studies in Sweden
- Participate in Swedish Institute leadership and networking activities
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