About the programme
Supports full-time one- or two-year master's studies at Swedish universities in STEM fields, for women who have work and leadership experience and want to drive change in their home countries. Recipients also join the SI Network for Global Professionals and become Sweden Alumni Network members afterwards. Applications are made through a single SI portal after University Admissions applications; scholarship start is August 2027.
Duration: One or two years (full-time master's)
Eligibility
- Female citizen of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand or Vietnam
- Admitted or conditionally admitted through University Admissions to an eligible English-taught STEM master's programme on admissions day
- Liable to pay tuition fees at Swedish universities
- At least 3,000 hours of work experience before February 2027, from no more than three employers
- Demonstrated leadership experience from employment, entrepreneurship or civil society
- Not previously awarded an SI scholarship and not holding a Swedish degree or current enrolment at a Swedish university
- Not residing in Sweden for two years or more cumulatively before the scholarship period; no Swedish, EU/EEA citizenship or Swedish residence permit
- Sign in to check these against your background.
What they look for
- Work in line with chosen field is prioritised; strong relevant leadership experience gets priority
- Clear idea of how the education contributes to sustainable development of home country and region
What you will need
- CV on SI template (max three pages)
- Proof of work and leadership experience on SI template, signed and stamped
- Two letters of reference from two different referees on SI template (one based on work experience)
- Photocopy of valid passport or national ID card
- Motivation written in the application portal (in English)
- Possibly a short video presentation if randomly selected
How to apply
- Apply to up to four eligible master's programmes via University Admissions by 15 January 2027
- Submit SI scholarship application 8-24 February 2027 (closes 14:59 CET on final day)
- SI screening and evaluation
- University Admissions notifications on 1 April 2027
- Final evaluation and announcement on 22 April 2027
Applications are submitted on Swedish Institute (SI)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- Swedish Institute (SI) · Application
- Last checked
- 11 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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