The Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals is a fully funded award for Master’s study in Sweden. It supports working professionals, not fresh graduates. The Swedish Institute runs it. Many applicants also compare it with other fully funded routes. For example, some look at the Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship, another major option in Europe.
Overview
- Host country, Sweden
- Level of study, One or two year Master’s degree
- Field of study, Sustainability, governance, public health, entrepreneurship, and STEM
- Nationality, Open to citizens of about 34 eligible countries
- Funded by, The Swedish Institute, under Sweden’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Benefits of the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals
First, scholars get full tuition. Also, they get a monthly living amount. Plus, they get a travel grant. In short, the award covers this.
- Full tuition fees, paid directly to your Swedish university
- A monthly living allowance of 12,000 Swedish Krona
- A travel grant of 10,000 to 15,000 Swedish Krona, for scholars living outside Sweden
- Insurance for the full study period
- Membership in a global network of professionals
Who Should Apply
This award suits working people with a clear plan to help their home country grow. Meanwhile, students without much work experience yet may prefer the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship. That program does not require prior work experience.
Eligibility Requirements
Overall, applicants must meet these points.
- Be a citizen of one of the eligible countries
- Apply for an eligible Master’s programme in Sweden
- Show at least 3,000 hours of past work
- Show clear leadership through past work or projects
- Explain how the chosen programme links to your country’s growth
Applying For Admission First
Notably, you must first apply for admission through University Admissions in Sweden. The scholarship form follows next. This admission first process is close to the setup used for the ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship, where course admission also comes first.
Required Documents
- Proof of admission, or an active application, to an eligible Master’s programme
- Proof of work hours, using the Institute’s own templates
- Academic transcripts
- A personal statement, tied to sustainable development goals
- A CV showing your work background
How to Apply
First, choose an eligible Master’s programme. Then apply through University Admissions. Next, watch for the scholarship call to open, since dates shift each year. Then, submit your scholarship form with proof of your work hours. This work hour proof step is close to the one used for the Singapore International Graduate Award, where strong documents also matter.
Application Deadline
This cycle has not opened yet. Based on past years, the call usually opens in December. It closes in mid February. So, this window has not started yet, which gives you real time to prepare a strong application before it begins.
Final Thoughts
Overall, this award gives strong, complete funding for working professionals in Sweden. However, if you prefer a research based PhD instead, check other options too. For instance, the Gates Cambridge Scholarship funds postgraduate study in the United Kingdom.
