OPENING SOON! Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP)

Application period: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: October 16, 2020

Benefits

• Tuition fees: pay directly to the Swedish university by SI
• Living expenses of SEK 10,000/month
• Travel grant of SEK 15,000 *
• Insurance against illness and accident
• Membership of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders (NFGL) – a platform to help you grow professionally and build your network while in Sweden
• Membership of the SI Alumni Network after your scholarship period – a platform for continued networking and further professional development

* The travel grant is a one-time payment for the entire study period. The grant is not applicable to students already living in Sweden.

The scholarship does not cover:

• Additional grants for family members
• Application fee to University Admissions

Scholarship period

The scholarship is intended for full-time one-year or two-year master’s programmes, and is only awarded for programmes starting in the autumn semester. The tuition fee will be paid directly to the Swedish universities in the beginning of each semester. The stipend for living expenses is paid monthly during the scholarship period.

The scholarship period cannot be changed or extended beyond the awarded scholarship period, nor can the scholarship be transferred to a study programme other than the awarded master’s programme.

Eligibility Criteria

Work experience: You must have minimum of 3,000 hours of demonstrated employment.
Read more about the criteria for work experience

Leadership experience: You must have demonstrated leadership experience from your current or previous employment.
Read more about the leadership experience criteria

Country of citizenship: You must be a citizen of a country that is eligible for the scholarship programme.
Read more about country of citizenship

Master’s programmes: The master’s studies must be eligible for SI scholarships.
Read more about the eligible master’s programmes

University admissions: You must be liable to pay tuition fees to Swedish universities, have followed the steps of university admission, and be admitted to one of the eligible master’s programmes by 3 April 2020.
Read more about our criteria regarding University Admissions

Other eligibility criteria: There are also conditions regarding dual citizenship, previous residence and studies in Sweden, and more.
Read more about other eligibility criteria

Who we are looking for

The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) programme is part of the Swedish government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders who will contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It is funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Sweden and administered by the Swedish Institute (SI). The programme offers a unique opportunity for global professionals to develop professionally and academically, to experience Swedish society and culture, and to build a long-lasting relationship with Sweden and with each other.

The goal is to enable the scholarship holders to play an active role in the positive development of the societies in which they live. Ideal candidates are ambitious young professionals with academic qualifications, demonstrated work and leadership experience, ambition to make a difference by working with issues which contribute to a just and sustainable development in their country in a long term perspective, and a clear idea of how a study programme in Sweden would benefit their country.

Priority will be given to applicants with a strong and relevant professional background and demonstrated leadership experience.

The list of Master programmes eligible for the SISGP will be published soon.

Source / Information: Official Website.