Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP)
Swedish Institute (Svenska institutet) · 🇸🇪 Sweden · Global
FundingFully Funded
LevelMasters
DeadlineFebruary
Application feeFree
About this scholarship
Covers full tuition, a monthly living allowance, insurance and a travel grant. Length of the master's programme (up to 2 years)
ProviderSwedish Institute (Svenska institutet)
CountrySweden (Global)
Host university / institutionSwedish universities offering eligible master's programmes
Degree levelsMasters
Fields of studyAll fields
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineScholarship call opens in February, after the universityadmissions.se master's application (mid-January).
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 eligible countries on the SI list (approx. 40 countries)
Minimum 3,000 hours of demonstrated work experience
Demonstrated leadership experience and engagement in societal/sustainability issues
Must first apply to an eligible master's programme via universityadmissions.se
Must not have lived in Sweden for two years or more, nor hold a Swedish residence permit
May submit only one scholarship application and hold only one SI scholarship
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.
Scholarship call opens in February, after the universityadmissions.se master's application (mid-January). Submit a complete application before the February deadline.
Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverageCovers full tuition, a monthly living allowance, insurance and a travel grant.
LevelsMasters
Frequently asked questions
Citizen of one of the eligible countries on the SI list (approx. 40 countries) Minimum 3,000 hours of demonstrated work experience Demonstrated leadership experience and engagement in societal/sustainability issues Must first apply to an eligible master's programme via universityadmissions.se Must not have lived in Sweden for two years or more, nor hold a Swedish residence permit May submit only one scholarship application and hold only one SI scholarship
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)
Scholarship call opens in February, after the universityadmissions.se master's application (mid-January).
No — applications for the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) are free.