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)
Masters All 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)

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
  2. Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
  3. Scholarship call opens in February, after the universityadmissions.se master's application (mid-January). Submit a complete application before the February deadline.
  4. 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.

No application fee — apply free
Apply on the official website → Official info page
DeadlineFebruary
OpensFebruary
IntakeAutumn / August
CompetitionVery High
CountrySweden

Deadlines and details change — always confirm on the official website before applying.

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