Scholarship description
The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) pays for a full-time master's degree at a Swedish university, starting in the autumn semester. It replaces the Swedish Institute Study Scholarships (SISS).
The award is built to help future global leaders who will work toward the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and support positive, sustainable change in their home countries and region.
Host Universities/Institutions
Swedish Higher Education Institutions and Swedish Universities
Subjects and level
Full-time one or two year Masters Programmes offered by Swedish Universities and Higher Education Institutions.
About 700 English-taught master's programmes are eligible for the SI scholarship for Global Professionals, covering programmes in the fields of humanities, agricultural science, medicine and public health, natural science, social science, and technology. You'll find the list here.
Awards available
About 350 scholarships
Who can apply
Students from the following 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, Vietnam, Zambia
What the award covers
The scholarship covers full tuition fees, living expenses of SEK 12,000 per month, insurance, and a one-time travel grant of SEK 10,000-15,000 (only for scholarship holders living outside Sweden).
The scholarship is intended for full-time one-year or two-year master's programmes, and is only awarded for programmes starting in the autumn semester.
There are no additional grants for family members. It also doesn't cover the application fee to University Admissions.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for SISGP, you must:
- Be a citizen of one of the 33 eligible countries (see above) for the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals;
- Apply for a master's programme that is eligible for the SI scholarship;
- Be liable to pay tuition fees at University Admissions;
- Have demonstrated work experience;
- Have demonstrated leadership experience from a current or previous employer, or from civil society engagement.
There are also other conditions regarding dual citizenship, previous residence and studies in Sweden, and more. Read the complete eligiblity criteria found at the official website.
How to apply
Applications are currently closed.
- To begin with, apply for a master's programme at universityadmissions.se, by 15 January 2026. Once you have submitted your application for master's programme(s) at universityadmissions.se, you will get a personal application number consisting of eight digits. Save the number as you will need it when applying to the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals.
- After you have completed your application to a master's programme, you can apply for an SI scholarship. You must submit the required documents digitally through the online application portal from 9 February-25 February 2026.
It is important to visit the official website for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official website
Official Scholarship Website: https://si.se/en/apply/scholarships/swedish-institute-scholarships-for-global-professionals/
At a glance
- Host: Swedish Higher Education Institutions and Swedish Universities
- Level: Full-time one or two year Masters Programmes
- Study destination: Sweden
- Number of awards: About 350 scholarships
- What is covered: Full tuition fees, living expenses of SEK 12,000 per month, insurance, and a one-time travel grant of SEK 10,000-15,000
- Application deadlines: 15 January 2026 (master's programme) and 9 February-25 February 2026 (SI scholarship)
- Starts: Course starts August 2026
Who should apply
This scholarship suits students from the 33 eligible countries who are applying for an eligible English-taught master's programme in Sweden and who are liable to pay tuition fees. If you have work experience and a record of leadership, whether from an employer or civil society engagement, you are the kind of applicant the programme is looking for.
It is a good fit if you plan to study full-time for one or two years starting in the autumn semester and want tuition, living costs, insurance, and a travel grant covered.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals? Citizens of the 33 eligible countries listed above who apply for an eligible master's programme, are liable to pay tuition fees, and have demonstrated work and leadership experience.
- What does the scholarship cover? Full tuition fees, living expenses of SEK 12,000 per month, insurance, and a one-time travel grant of SEK 10,000-15,000 for holders living outside Sweden.
- When is the deadline? Apply for a master's programme at universityadmissions.se by 15 January 2026, then submit the SI scholarship application from 9 February-25 February 2026.
- How many scholarships are awarded? About 350 scholarships.
- Does the scholarship cover family members? No, there are no additional grants for family members, and it does not cover the University Admissions application fee.
- How do I apply? First apply for a master's programme at universityadmissions.se and save your eight-digit application number, then apply for the SI scholarship through the online application portal.
How to apply
- Read the official guidelines and the complete eligibility criteria before you start.
- Prepare your documents early, including proof of work and leadership experience.
- Check the English language requirements for your chosen programme.
- Save your eight-digit application number from universityadmissions.se.
- Submit your SI scholarship application through the online portal within the window.