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The Swedish government is offering fully funded scholarships to international students interested in postgraduate study in Sweden. Students from 42 countries, a list that includes Bangladesh, can apply for the ‘SI Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027’ run by the Swedish Institute (SI).
The scholarship will be awarded for one- or two-year master’s programmes at various Swedish universities. Those selected will receive full tuition fees, monthly living costs and a travel grant. Funded by the Swedish government’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the scholarship aims to develop skilled professionals and future international leaders.
The scholarship covers study in a range of subjects at various institutions. Talented students with professional experience and leadership ability are particularly encouraged to apply.
What the scholarship covers
⬤ Full tuition fees for the master’s programme.
⬤ SEK 12,000 a month to cover living costs.
⬤ A one-off travel grant of SEK 11,000 to SEK 15,000.
⬤ A one- or two-year scholarship depending on the programme’s duration; it cannot be extended. The university application fee, however, is not covered by the scholarship.
Subjects available
Notable subjects include mathematics, natural sciences, computer science and engineering, social and behavioural sciences, veterinary medicine and nursing, fine arts, design and media, business administration and economics, education and educational science, agriculture, horticulture, forestry and fisheries, health and medical care, law and legal studies, materials, construction and manufacturing, theology and religious studies, technology, humanities, social work and social welfare, journalism, communication and information science, and languages and linguistics.
Documents required
1. A motivation letter, that is, a letter stating the purpose of the application.
2. An updated curriculum vitae (CV).
3. Letters of recommendation.
4. Proof of professional and leadership experience.
5. A copy of a valid passport.
Who can apply
1. Must be a citizen of one of the 42 listed countries.
2. Must have at least 3,000 hours of work experience.
3. Must have leadership experience in employment, professional work or a social organisation.
4. Must apply to designated eligible Swedish universities and master’s programmes.
How to apply
Before applying for the scholarship, applicants must first apply for admission to their chosen master’s programme at a Swedish university. The deadline is 15 January 2027.
After submitting the admission application, the candidate will receive an application number. This number is needed for the SI scholarship application, so it must be kept carefully.
Once the admission application is complete, the scholarship application must be made on the Swedish Institute’s designated online portal from 8 to 24 February 2027, along with the required documents. The institute’s guidelines must be followed when applying. Full details on the scholarship, eligibility, universities and application process are available on the Swedish Institute’s official website.
Application timetable
16 October 2026 to 15 January 2027: Admission applications accepted for master’s programmes at Swedish universities.
13 November 2026: Publication of SI scholarship application documents and the list of eligible master’s programmes.
8 to 24 February 2027: SI scholarship online applications accepted. The portal will close at 2:59pm Swedish local time on the final day.
1 April 2027: University admission results published.
22 April 2027: Final SI scholarship results published.
At a glance
According to an Opportunities for Youth report of 21 October, the scholarship is administered by the Swedish Institute, a Swedish government agency.
Sources
Background sources: Opportunities for Youth, 21 October 2026
