Applications are now open for the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) 2026, also known as the Sweden Government Scholarship 2026. This is a fully funded international scholarship for students worldwide who wish to pursue a master’s degree in Sweden at top-ranked Swedish universities.
The Government of Sweden awards 400 fully funded scholarships to outstanding international students each year, covering tuition fees, travel expenses, a monthly stipend, and other academic costs. All master’s programs in Sweden are taught in English, making it an excellent opportunity for students seeking free education in Sweden. This prestigious scholarship is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sweden.
The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals is designed to support future global leaders committed to advancing the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and contributing to sustainable development worldwide.
With fully funded scholarships in Sweden, international students can study in one of the world’s best education systems without financial burdens. Don’t miss this incredible chance to study abroad in Sweden for free with the Swedish Government Scholarship 2026!
Sweden Government Scholarship 2026
- Country: Sweden
- Course Level: Master’s Degree
- Duration: 1 Year, 2 Years
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 26 February 2026
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Eligibility Criteria
Country of citizenship
You must be a citizen of a country that is eligible for SI scholarships. However, you do not need to reside in the country at the time of the application.
University admissions
You must be liable to pay tuition fees to Swedish universities, have followed the steps of University Admissions, and be admitted to one of the eligible master’s programs by 30 March 2026.
Previous experience
You must have a minimum of 3,000 hours of demonstrated work experience. In addition, you must have demonstrated leadership experience from your current or previous employer or civil society engagement.
Master’s programs
The master’s programs you apply for must be eligible for SI scholarships. Depending on your country of citizenship, we give priority to programs within certain subject areas.
Available Fields & Majors
About 600 master’s programs taught in English starting in the autumn semester of 2026 are eligible for an SI scholarship. It is up to you to motivate in your scholarship application/how your chosen programs are related to the prioritized subject areas.
You’ll find the list of eligible master programs for the SISGP call for the application academic year 2026 here.
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, and Fishery
- Arts, Design and Media
- Business Administration and Economics
- Education/Educational Sciences/Didactics
- Health and Medical Care
- Humanities
- Journalism, Communication, and Information
- Languages
- Law and Legal Studies
- Materials, Construction, and Manufacturing
- Mathematics
- Natural Science
- Religious Studies
- Social Science and Behavioural Science
- Social Work and Welfare
- Technology
- Veterinary Medicine and Nursing
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Financial Coverage
The Swedish Institute Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship for international students and will cover the following expenses below.
Full tuition fee coverage. SI pays the fee directly to your Swedish university at the beginning of each semester.
Monthly payment of SEK 11,000 to cover your living expenses throughout the study period. Insurance against illness and accident.
Travel Grant. This is a one-time payment and does not apply to students already living in Sweden.
Country of Citizenship
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; Rwanda; South Africa; Sri Lanka; Sudan; Tanzania; Tunisia; Uganda; Ukraine; Vietnam; Zambia; Zimbabwe
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Required documents
We will not consider any other documents than the required ones. You have to use SI’s provided forms, and you must complete your application in English. Otherwise, your application will not be considered further.
A complete application consists of:
- CV (SI template coming soon)
- Letters of reference (SI template coming soon)
- Valid and completed proof of work and leadership experience (SI template coming soon)
- Copy of your valid passport/National ID card
- Motivation (will be asked of you in the application portal)
Timeline
- Key dates:
- 16 October 2025 – 15 January 2026: Apply to Swedish master’s programs through University Admissions.
- Mid-November 2025: SI Scholarship application documents and eligible master’s programs are published on this page.
- 9-25 February 2026: Application portal for the SI Scholarships is open for two weeks.
- 26 March 2026: University admissions announcement.
- 23 April 2026: SI Scholarship announcement.
How to apply for the Swedish Institute scholarship
There are 4 steps to the Swedish Institute scholarship application process. To apply, visit the official website of the Swedish government scholarship.
1. Apply for a master’s program
2. Apply for a Global Professionals scholarship
3. SI screening and evaluation before admissions
4. Notifications from University Admissions
5. Final evaluation and announcement of SI scholarship recipients
The online application portal for applications to the SI Scholarships for Global Professionals opens in February 2026.
For more information please check the official source.
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Ethiopia
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