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Swedish Institute Global Professionals Scholarship

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  • In 2020, the Swedish Institute will grant 300 fully-funded scholarships for master’s degree studies in Sweden.

 Scholarship Overview

  • The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals target individuals with ambition, leadership experience, and a strong professional background.
  • Recipients get to study for a master’s degree in Sweden on a fully-funded Swedish Institute scholarship.

Host School(s)

  • Study at Swedish Universities

Field(s) of Study

  • Eligible master’s programs as listed on the Swedish Institute website.

What does the scholarship cover?

  • Tuition fees paid directly to the university by the Swedish Institute
  • Living expenses of SEK 10,000/month
  • Travel grant of SEK 15,000 given as a one-time payment
  • Insurance against illness and accident
  • Membership of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders (NFGL) – a platform to help with professional growth and building of networks while in Sweden
  • Membership of the SI Alumni Network after the scholarship period

How many scholarships are given?

  • 300 scholarships will be available for full-time master’s degree studies

Which countries are targeted?

  • Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Colombia,
  • Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras,
  • Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Morocco, Myanmar (Burma),
  • Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Sri Lanka,
  • Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be a citizen of a country that is eligible for the scholarship program
  • Have a minimum of 3000 hours of demonstrated employment
  • Be liable to pay fees in a Swedish university
  • Have followed all the steps to university admission and been admitted to a master’s program
  • Have been admitted to one of the eligible master’s programs
  • Should be able to demonstrate leadership experience from either a current or previous employer

How do I Apply – Next Steps

  • First, you must apply for and secure a place in a master’s program in Sweden.
  • Next, apply for the Swedish Institute Global Scholarship.
  • Selection results will be finalized by 3 April 2020.
  • Wait for the final announcement listing the 300 successful applicants.

Closing Date

  • 20 Feb 2020

How do I get more information?

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