Bourse Swedish Institute 2027 : Master et 12 000 SEK/mois – 23 octobre 2026

Contexte

Are you an ambitious professional looking to pursue a master’s degree in Sweden with full financial support? The Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027/2028 offers an exciting opportunity for talented individuals from 34 eligible countries to study at Swedish universities while developing the leadership skills needed to drive sustainable development in their home countries.

This competitive, fully funded scholarship supports international students pursuing eligible English-taught master’s programmes in governance, public health, entrepreneurship and innovation, and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Successful applicants receive full tuition fee coverage, a monthly living allowance of SEK 12,000, a travel grant, and access to an international professional network that supports career development and collaboration.

If you are a professional with relevant work experience, leadership potential, and a commitment to contributing to your country’s development, this scholarship could be an opportunity to advance your education and career.

Important dates for the 2027/2028 scholarship cycle:

• Master’s programme applications: 16 October 2026 – 15 January 2027.
• Scholarship application portal: 8 February – 24 February 2027.
• University admission results: 1 April 2027.
• Scholarship results: 22 April 2027.

The scholarship portal closes at 14:59 Central European Time (CET) on 24 February 2027.

About the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals

The Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals is designed to support talented professionals who want to strengthen their academic knowledge, leadership capacity, and ability to contribute to sustainable development.

Through master’s studies at Swedish universities, scholarship recipients gain access to advanced education, research opportunities, international perspectives, and professional networks.

The programme also connects scholars through the SI Network for Global Professionals, which provides opportunities for collaboration, professional development, and long-term engagement with other leaders.

The scholarship is particularly suitable for applicants who can explain how their chosen degree will help them address important development challenges in their home countries and regions.

Missions et responsabilités

• Pursue an eligible English-taught master’s programme at a Swedish university.
• Develop academic knowledge and leadership capacity.
• Contribute to sustainable development priorities in the home country or region.
• Engage with the SI Network for Global Professionals for collaboration and professional development.
• Build professional relationships and participate in the Sweden Alumni Network after completion.

Profil recherché

General Eligibility Requirements

• Be a citizen of one of the 34 eligible countries.
• Apply for an eligible master’s programme at a Swedish university.
• Be liable to pay tuition fees under Sweden’s university admissions rules.
• Complete the university application process and pay the required application fee on time.
• Demonstrate relevant work experience.
• Demonstrate leadership experience through employment, entrepreneurship, or civil society engagement.
• Be admitted or conditionally admitted to an eligible master’s programme by the relevant admissions announcement.
• Explain how proposed studies relate to sustainable development priorities in the home country or region.

Work Experience Requirements

• For applicants from Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Peru, the Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Zambia, at least 3,000 hours of work experience before February 2027 are required (accumulated across a maximum of three employers, including full-time, part-time, freelancing, and entrepreneurship).
• Applicants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine must provide proof of work experience, but no minimum number of hours is specified.
• Work experience relevant to the applicant’s chosen field of study will be prioritised.

Leadership Experience Requirements

• Demonstrate leadership experience gained through employment, entrepreneurship, or involvement in civil society organisations and networks (examples include leading colleagues, coordinating teams, influencing organisational strategies, assigning responsibilities, and participating in decision-making processes).

Eligible Countries for the SI Scholarship 2027/2028

• Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Nigeria, Peru, the Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Zambia.

Eligible Master’s Programmes

• Governance (public administration, public policy, governance, institutional development, leadership).
• Public Health (health systems, global health, public health policy, population health).
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation (entrepreneurship, innovation systems, business development, sustainable economic growth).
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Conditions et avantages

What Does the Fully Funded Scholarship Cover?

• Full Tuition Fee Coverage: Swedish Institute covers tuition fees directly to the Swedish university each semester.
• Monthly Living Allowance: SEK 12,000 per month to help cover living expenses throughout the study period.
• Travel Grant: One-time travel grant of SEK 15,000 (reduced grant of SEK 10,000 applies to scholars from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine; does not apply to students already living in Sweden).
• Professional Networking Opportunities: Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals and later the Sweden Alumni Network.

What Is Not Covered?

• The application fee charged by University Admissions.
• Insurance.
• Additional grants for family members.
• Changes to the awarded master’s programme.
• Extensions or changes to the scholarship period.

Dossier de candidature

• Application for an eligible master’s programme via University Admissions in Sweden.
• Required application fee for university admissions.
• Scholarship application documents and forms using official templates and forms provided by the Swedish Institute (published from 13 November 2026).
• Documentation clearly demonstrating work experience, leadership achievements, professional development goals, and intended contribution to sustainable development.

Comment postuler

Step 1: Apply for a Master’s Programme (16 October 2026 – 15 January 2027) through Sweden’s official University Admissions portal (https://www.universityadmissions.se/).

Step 2: Prepare Your Scholarship Application using templates provided by the Swedish Institute (available from 13 November 2026).

Step 3: Submit Your SI Scholarship Application through the official Swedish Institute scholarship portal during the application window (8 February – 24 February 2027). The portal closes at 14:59 CET on 24 February 2027.

Step 4: Wait for university admissions results on 1 April 2027 and scholarship announcement on 22 April 2027.

Official Application Websites: Swedish Institute Scholarship information: https://si.se/en/apply/scholarships/ ; University Admissions in Sweden: https://www.universityadmissions.se/