Swedish Institute Scholarships (SISGP) for African students
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) are Sweden's flagship full-funding programme for international Masters students from priority countries — including most of Africa.
SISGP covers full tuition, monthly living allowance (SEK 12,000), travel grant, insurance and access to the SI Network for Future Global Leaders. Awarded for one- and two-year Masters programmes at Swedish universities aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda. Applicants must also be admitted independently to an eligible Masters programme through universityadmissions.se.
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LiU International Scholarship 2027
Upcoming tuition scholarships, normally 50%, for first-choice LiU master’s entrants. Apply for admission by 15 January 2027; scholarship dates follow in early April.
Choose Dalarna First Scholarship
SEK 5,000 reduction in first-semester tuition; all qualifying applicants receive it. Upcoming for Autumn 2027. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals
Fully funded · masters · study in Sweden · offered by Swedish Institute. Monthly allowance of SEK 12,000 to cover living expenses, plus a travel grant of SEK 15,000 (10,000 for scholars from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine).
Swedish Institute Scholarships (Hub)
The Swedish Institute (SI) offers fully funded scholarships for master’s level studies in Sweden for ambitious professionals who want to make a difference. These scholarships offer a unique opportunity to develop professionally, academically and build long-lasting relations with Sweden and other global professionals. The scholarships include full tuition, a monthly stipend, travel grant, and insurance, and recipients are included in the SI Network for Global Professionals (NFGP). The main deadline for the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) is February, with other programs varying. Visitors are encouraged to refer to the official website for definitive information and application details. Applications are currently not open for 2026. This page refers to previous scholarship recipients for 2026. Therefore, the next opportunity will be for 2027 onwards. The main page advertises for two special programs: the Global Professionals Scholarship for "professionals who want to advance sustainable growth and drive societal change in their home country" and the Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship for "women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics by enhancing their participation, leadership, and performance."
SI Scholarship for Global Professionals (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden)
The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals offers comprehensive funding for master's studies at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, covering tuition fees and living costs.
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Frequently asked questions
Are the Swedish Institute Scholarship scholarships open to African students?
Yes — African applicants are eligible for the Swedish Institute Scholarship, subject to the country and academic eligibility set by the funder. Each listing on this page links to the official sponsor page where you can confirm the latest country list.
Are the Swedish Institute Scholarship awards fully funded?
Most the Swedish Institute Scholarship programmes cover full tuition, a monthly stipend, return airfare and health insurance. Each card on this page states the exact funding type so you can compare like-for-like.
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL for the Swedish Institute Scholarship?
English proficiency is required when the programme is taught in English. Some the Swedish Institute Scholarship streams accept Medium-of-Instruction letters or waive testing for Anglophone graduates — confirm on the official call.
When does the Swedish Institute Scholarship open each year?
the Swedish Institute Scholarship typically opens once a year. We refresh this page daily so only currently-open or imminently-opening calls appear.
Where can I study with a the Swedish Institute Scholarship scholarship?
the Swedish Institute Scholarship sends scholars to universities in Sweden. Specific eligible institutions and fields are listed on each scholarship card.
Is the SI Scholarship fully funded for Africans?
Yes — SISGP covers full tuition, a monthly stipend (SEK 12,000), insurance and a travel grant for two-year Masters programmes.
Which African countries are eligible for SISGP?
SISGP rotates an eligible country list (typically ~40 countries). African applicants from Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia are commonly included — confirm the year's list on studyinsweden.se.
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