Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarships 2026-2027

Amount

Full tuition, monthly living allowance of SEK 12,000, travel grant of SEK 15,000

Deadline

February 2026

Host countries

Sweden

Fields

Any field

Citizens of 34 eligible countries: 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 Academic Requirements Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and be applying to an eligible SI-designated master's program at a Swedish university. Strong academic performance is expected. Nationality Requirements Applicants must hold citizenship of one of the 34 eligible countries. The list covers selected nations in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. Citizens of high-income countries and EU/EEA nationals are not eligible.

• Full tuition fee coverage paid directly to the Swedish university each semester
• Monthly living allowance of SEK 12,000 throughout the study period
• Travel grant of SEK 15,000 for scholars from most eligible countries (SEK 10,000 for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine)
• Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals (NFGP) for collaboration and leadership development
• Access to the Sweden Alumni Network after graduation
• Networking events and professional development seminars organized by the Swedish Institute
• Opportunity to participate in the SI Leadership Lab program
• Insurance coverage through the Swedish national system during studies

February 2026