Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP)
Swedish Institute (Svenska institutet) · 🇸🇪 Sweden · Selected countries
FundingFully Funded
LevelMasters
DeadlineFebruary
Application feeFree
About this scholarship
Full tuition, SEK 12,000 a month and a SEK 15,000 travel grant, but only for the 34 countries on the SI list. Pakistan is not on that list. Length of the master's programme (up to 2 years)
ProviderSwedish Institute (Svenska institutet)
CountrySweden (Selected countries)
Host university / institutionSwedish universities offering eligible master's programmes
Degree levelsMasters
Fields of studyAll fields
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineThe call opens in February, after the universityadmissions.se master application closes on 15 January 2027. Results follow in the spring.
IntakeAutumn / August
Applications openFebruary
CompetitionVery High
Programme durationLength of the master's programme (up to 2 years)
MastersAll fields
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) eligibility criteria
Citizen of one of the 34 countries on the SI eligible-country list
Pakistan is not on that list, so Pakistani nationals cannot apply for this award
Minimum 3,000 hours of demonstrated work experience
Demonstrated leadership experience and engagement in societal or sustainability issues
Must first apply to an eligible master programme via universityadmissions.se
Must not have lived in Sweden for two years or more, nor hold a Swedish residence permit
Benefits and coverage
Full tuition fees paid directly to the university
Monthly living allowance of SEK 12,000
One-time travel grant of SEK 15,000
Insurance against illness and accident via Kammarkollegiet
Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals (NFGP)
Lifetime membership of the SI alumni network
Leadership and professional development activities
Required documents
CV
Motivation letter / application answers
Proof of work experience (employer certificates or references)
Letter(s) of reference
Copy of passport
Proof of application to an eligible master's programme (universityadmissions.se application number)
How to apply for the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP)
Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
The call opens in February, after the universityadmissions.se master application closes on 15 January 2027. Results follow in the spring. Submit a complete application before the February deadline.
Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverageFull tuition, SEK 12,000 a month and a SEK 15,000 travel grant, but only for the 34…
LevelsMasters
Frequently asked questions
Citizen of one of the 34 countries on the SI eligible-country list Pakistan is not on that list, so Pakistani nationals cannot apply for this award Minimum 3,000 hours of demonstrated work experience Demonstrated leadership experience and engagement in societal or sustainability issues Must first apply to an eligible master programme via universityadmissions.se Must not have lived in Sweden for two years or more, nor hold a Swedish residence permit
Full tuition fees paid directly to the university Monthly living allowance of SEK 12,000 One-time travel grant of SEK 15,000 Insurance against illness and accident via Kammarkollegiet Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals (NFGP) Lifetime membership of the SI alumni network Leadership and professional development activities
CV Motivation letter / application answers Proof of work experience (employer certificates or references) Letter(s) of reference Copy of passport Proof of application to an eligible master's programme (universityadmissions.se application number)
The call opens in February, after the universityadmissions.se master application closes on 15 January 2027. Results follow in the spring.
No — applications for the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) are free.