Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP)

About the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP)

The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) is offered by Swedish Institute. Fully-funded Master's scholarships in Sweden for professionals from a defined list of countries with work and leadership experience who want to drive change at home. Scholarships like this are competitive and rule-bound: meeting every published eligibility criterion is what gets your application read, and missing even one usually means an automatic rejection regardless of how strong the rest of your profile is.

Use the eligibility checker on this page for a quick, personalised read of whether you qualify before you invest hours in the application — then confirm the fine print on the official source, since awarding bodies revise criteria and amounts between cycles.

What the scholarship covers

This award typically covers: Tuition fees paid directly to the university; Monthly living grant (SEK 12,000); Travel grant and insurance; Membership of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders. Read the value carefully — "full" funding can still leave gaps (visa fees, travel, or a partner/family), while a partial award may need topping up from savings or part-time work to satisfy a visa's proof-of-funds rule.

Who is eligible

The main requirements are strict gates rather than guidelines: Open only to citizens of the countries on the SISGP list; SISGP requires a minimum of 3,000 hours of relevant experience; You must first apply to an eligible Master's through universityadmissions.se. Check each against your own situation honestly before applying — the checker on this page does exactly this and flags where you may fall short.

Deadlines and how to apply well

Key dates: Autumn — 2026-02-10. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official source, as cycles shift year to year and some awards close early once funds are committed.

Strong applications are specific and evidenced: tie your goals to what the scholarship is actually for, supply every requested document in the right format, and give referees plenty of notice. A late or incomplete submission is the most avoidable reason good candidates miss out.