The Swedish institute scholarship is a new opening for enthusiastic and hardworking scholars who want to achieve a master’s degree in Swedish-related fields
This scholarship encourages scholars who have a zeal for sustainable development and its related fields to earn a higher professional degree and bring positive changes to their society.
If you like to know more about this scholarship, then read this article
What is the Swedish institute scholarship?
This Swedish institute scholarship for Global Professionals is a unique opportunity for those who want to achieve a master’s degree program which will help them develop leadership and academic skills.
This scholarship aims to groom individuals who can contribute to and develop plans toward achieving the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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The scholarship is a one or two years full-time scholarship which is funded by the Sweden ministry of foreign affairs.
Also, there’s a large number of spaces to be filled if you apply, because Sweden’s government plans to give about 350 master’s degree scholarships and this happens every year.
Furthermore, Sweden is a place with rich cultural diversity where students can interact and get involved in practical experiences which will groom them for their future.
If you think your professional skills, vision, and experience are related to the agenda and can add value to society and work at large then you can apply for this scholarship.
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How to apply For Swedish Institute Scholarship.
To be successful in your application make sure that, first you are eligible to take this scholarship and that you follow all the steps outlined here properly
The steps are
- Apply for any 4 masters program in Sweden before January 16th, 2023, an eight-digit code will be sent to you, save it properly
- Apply for the Global Professional scholarship. You apply by submitting all the required documents on their portal which will open on 10th February and Close on 28th February by 2:59 pm CET
- After screening, the first result will be released on the 30th of March for candidates who won the award
- Final screening
- Announcement on 27th of April of the final winners
SI Standards to Win the Scholarship.
To be considered as an eligible candidate, you must meet all these standards given, although there are a few exceptions given to candidates from some countries
Citizenship
The first criterion is your citizenship. You must come from one of the eligible countries. The list of eligible countries is below.
However, even if you are not residing in the eligible country at the time of application, your application will still be valid.
Work Experience
To be eligible for this scholarship you should have at least 3,000 hours of work experience.
This experience can be part-time, full time or as a freelancer. But, it must add up to 3,000 hours of working experience as of 10th February 2022.
If you do not have that quantity of work experience you can wait until the next badge of scholars is taken, because any work experience less than 3,000 will be disqualified.
Also, you will be considered more if you have a work background related to sustainable development.
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University Admission
You must be an admitted student into one of the SI institutions before 30th March 2023.
Also, you must apply for a course that is eligible for the Swedish institution scholarship.
The SI scholarship has a bad variety of over 700 courses in about 30 institutions, so you can’t run out of options.
Remember that, priority will be given to those who choose a field that is related to the United Nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development.
Leadership Experience
A strong leadership experience will give you priority over other applicants.
Some leadership skills include
- Decision making
- Managing people or projects
- Involvement with civil society organizations etc.
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Countries Eligible for the Swedish institute scholarship
To be an eligible candidate, you must be from one of the countries below.
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Bolivia
- Belarus
- Brazil
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- The Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Indonesia
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Moldova
- Morocco
- Myanmar (Burma)
- Nepal
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Peru
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- Vietnam
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Note that, Even though you do not reside in your country at the time of application, your application will still be valid.
Documents Needed to apply for Swedish Institution Scholarship
There are 5 documents that you need to stand a chance to win this scholarship. Anything short of these documents will make your application to be disqualified
- A SI template Curriculum vitae (CV), should not exceed 3 pages.
- Two printed Letters of reference which are signed and stamped. One must be from your work experience.
- A letter to prove work and leadership experience
- A copy of your passport or national ID
- Motivation letter
Swedish Institution Scholarship Benefits
These scholarships come with a lot of benefits. More reason you should start your application process
Here are the privileges
Fully funded scholarship
This means you do not need to pay any tuition fees once you get the SI scholarship.
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Travel Grant
SEK 15,000 will be paid to scholars once throughout the scholarship for people in the following countries
- Bangladesh
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- The Gambia
- Ghana
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Indonesia
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Morocco
- Myanmar (Burma)
- Nepal
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Peru
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Vietnam
- Zambia or Zimbabwe
While SEK 11,000 will be paid for the entire section to the other countries below
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Georgia
- Moldova
- Ukraine
Also note that, if you are already residing in Sweden no travel grant will be given to you.
Stipends
If you win the scholarship you will be paid SEK 11,000 per month to cover your living expenses throughout the scholarship
Health insurance
The scholarship also allows you to claim Sweden health insurance for foreigners. This insurance lasts as long as you are a visitor.
Other benefits
After gaining the scholarship you will automatically become a member of the SI Network for Future Global Professionals.
Also, after graduation, you’ll become a part of the SI Alumni Association, which helps to gain stronger connections with different professionals that will aid your career growth.
FAQs About Swedish Scholarship
As a student, you can work in Sweden while studying without a Work Permit, but once your study period is over you will need a work permit to work in Sweden
It is possible to settle in Sweden after studying. Once you’re done with school, your residence permit for education expires right?
Yes, but you can seek a residence permit to find employment
If you’re looking for an affordable education you can check out countries like India, Poland, Germany, Mexico, or Argentina.
If you can’t afford the expenses of living out of your country, then you can apply for a scholarship. There are many scholarships available for both graduate and undergraduate students.
Some easy scholarships to apply for as an international student are Fullbright scholarships, Chevening scholarships, Saclay a scholarships and others
In conclusion, the SI scholarship is a wonderful opportunity to get trained in an international environment. The scholarship is awarded on merit, no quota for s3x or citizenship is kept. Do your best and apply early to be considered.
