Fully Funded Scholarship to Study in Sweden: The Swedish Institute Global Scholarship (SI) is a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue a master's program in Sweden. Swedish universities are now accepting applications from international students for admission in fall 2026. Important Note: To qualify for the Swedish Institute Global Vocational Scholarship (SI), you must apply to your master's program before January 15, 2026. SI is administered by the Swedish Institute, a government agency. Sweden offers approximately 1,000 English-taught master's programs, typically lasting between one and two years. For more details, please see below.

Details about the Swedish Institute SI Global Scholarship 2026 in Sweden

• Host country : Sweden
• Scholarship Name : Swedish Institute (SI) Global Career Scholarship
• Financial Benefits : Fully Funded
• Admission deadline: January 15, 2026 (for admission to Master's programs)
• SI Scholarship Application Deadline: February 25, 2026

What is the Swedish Institute (SI) Global Career Scholarship?

The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals offers one- or two-year full-time Master's programmes at various Swedish universities.

SI Global Professional Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship covers the following:

• Full tuition fees.
• Monthly payment for living expenses.
• Health and accident insurance.
• Travel allowance to/from Sweden.
• Membership in the SI Network of Future Global Professionals (NFGP).

Scholarship duration

The academic scholarship is offered for full-time Master's studies for one or two years in Sweden.

Eligibility Criteria for the SI Global Professional Scholarship

International students must meet these requirements:

• You must secure admission to a Swedish university and receive an offer letter by January 2026.
• You must apply for an eligible Master's programme.
• You must be a citizen of an eligible country.
• You must have completed 3,000 hours of prior work experience.

Note: Valid work experience includes full-time and part-time work, for example, as an employee, freelancer, or employer.

Countries Eligible for the SI Global Scholarship

33 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.

How to apply for the SI Global Professional Scholarship 2026?

Step 1: Apply for the master's program via University Admissions by January 15, 2026:

This process is centralized. You can apply to up to four master's programs .

• Go to UniversityAdmissions.se, search for courses for Autumn 2026, and apply for your master’s program (s) by 15 January 2026.
• You will get a personal application number consisting of eight digits after completing your application for admission.
• If you have any questions related to university admissions, please contact University Admissions

Step 2: Apply for the Global Professionals (SI) Scholarship in February 2026

The SI Scholarship portal will open on February 9, 2026, and close on February 25, 2026. Applications are only open to those who have received an offer of admission from the university.

• Prepare these documents to apply for the SI grant:
  • CV: CV should not exceed three pages.
  • Two letters of reference.
  • Proof of work experience
  • Copy of valid passport
  • Motivational letter

Key Dates to Remember

• January 15, 2026 : Applications for Swedish master's programs through university admissions. 
• February 25, 2026 : The application portal for the SI Global Scholarship has closed.
• April 23, 2026 : SI Scholarship Announcement.
• FAQ – SI Scholarship for Global Professionals