Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals
Sweden · Swedish Institute · Master's
Full scholarships for future global leaders from eligible countries to take a master's degree at a Swedish university.
Why our counselors picked it
- Covers tuition, living expenses, travel grant and insurance
- Work and leadership experience required
- Check the country list — eligibility changes each year
Funded by: Swedish Institute
What it pays for
Full tuition fees paid directly to the university each semester, a living allowance of SEK 12,000 a month, and a one-time travel allowance of SEK 15,000. Health insurance, family support, the application fee, programme changes and extensions are not covered.
Who can apply
- Master's Degree
Application window
The 2026/27 cycle ran on the Institute's published schedule; the next cycle is expected to open and close around February 2027
For Bangladeshi applicants: Bangladesh is on the list of 34 eligible countries for Global Professionals. It is for a one- or two-year master's in English, and it requires at least 3,000 hours of proven work experience before February, with no more than three employers in total and evidence of leadership.