Are you an aspiring global leader from an eligible country seeking to pursue your master’s degree in Sweden? The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) offers a comprehensive fully-funded opportunity for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Scholarship Overview
The SISGP program, which replaces the former Swedish Institute Study Scholarships (SISS), aims to develop future global leaders who will contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The program supports positive and sustainable development in scholars’ home countries and regions.
Application Deadline: February 26, 2025 (Scholarship) | January 15, 2025 (University Application)
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Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly living allowance of SEK 12,000
- Comprehensive insurance coverage
- One-time travel grant of SEK 10,000-15,000 (for scholars outside Sweden)
Note: The scholarship does not cover family member expenses or university application fees.
Available Programs
The scholarship supports over 700 English-taught master’s programs across various fields:
- Humanities
- Agricultural Science
- Medicine and Public Health
- Natural Science
- Social Science
- Technology
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Host Institutions
Various Swedish universities and higher education institutions offer eligible programs. Check the complete list of eligible programs here.
Number of Awards
Approximately 350 scholarships will be awarded for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Eligible Countries
The scholarship is available to citizens of:
Armenia, 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
Eligibility Requirements
- Citizenship from an eligible country
- Application to eligible master’s programs
- Demonstrated work experience
- Leadership experience from employment or civil society engagement
- Liability to pay tuition fees to Swedish universities
- Successful admission to an eligible master’s program
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Application Process
Step 1: University Application (Deadline: January 15, 2025)
- Apply to master’s programs through universityadmissions.se
- Save your eight-digit application number
Step 2: Scholarship Application (February 10-26, 2025)
- Submit required documents through the SISGP online portal
- Complete all scholarship requirements
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Official Resources
For complete information and application guidelines, visit the Official SISGP Website.
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