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Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP)
Sweden's leadership-focused scholarship for professionals from selected countries. Two-step process: first apply to masters programmes via universityadmissions.se, then submit the SI scholarship application for those same programmes.
Needs work experienceLeadership focus
Fact sheet
- Funding
- Full tuition + ≈ SEK 12,000/month + travel grant
- Typical deadline window
- University application Oct – Jan, SI application ~Feb
- Application fee
- SEK 900 university application fee (one fee covers 4 choices)
- Language test
- IELTS/TOEFL required by universities
- Where you study
- Sweden
What it covers
- ✓Full tuition paid directly to the university
- ✓Monthly stipend (≈ SEK 12,000)
- ✓One-time travel grant
- ✓Insurance and access to the SI alumni network
Can you apply?
- ▸≥ 3,000 hours of work experience (employment, internships, volunteering)
- ▸Demonstrated leadership experience
- ▸Citizen of an eligible country (check the current SI list)
- ▸Must apply to eligible masters programmes in the national admission round
Insider tips
- 01The 3,000-hour rule is cumulative across jobs and volunteering — keep certificates for everything.
- 02Your motivation letter should sound like a future leader in your field back home, not like a student asking for funding.
- 03Pick your 4 university choices strategically: SI only funds programmes on their eligible list — check it before ranking.
Useful services for this route
How we fund this siteMagoosh IELTS Prep ↗
Self-paced IELTS prep — far cheaper than coaching centres.
Wise ↗
Pay application/deposit fees abroad at the real exchange rate.
StudentUniverse ↗
Student-only fares for your first one-way flight.
Independent services we'd recommend anyway — using them never costs you extra.
Stipend amounts and deadlines shown are recent figures and change between intakes — always confirm on the official page above before planning.