An academic scholarship opportunity is available for women in STEM who want to study a full-time, one-or-two year master’s program in Sweden. The Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM is an avenue for the institution to establish a more diverse and equal STEM-field. It also seeks to contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and drive the development of their home countries forward.
Are you a woman in STEM seeking for a unique opportunity like the Swedish Institute Scholarship? This master’s scholarship is fully-funded and it includes a monthly stipend and travel grant. Do check below for more details about this scholarship:
Eligibility Requirements
Country of citizenship
To apply for the scholarship you must be a female citizen of one of the 10 eligible countries. They include: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam.
Designated master’s programmes
Find the full list of eligible master’s programmes for the academic year 2025/2026 here.
University Admissions
You must follow the steps of the Swedish Institute Admissions and be admitted to one of the eligible master’s programmes on the day of admissions announcements.
Previous degrees or residence in Sweden
If you have already been awarded an SI Scholarship or a university degree in Sweden, you are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Benefits
The Swedish Institute scholarship Pioneering women in STEM is a competitive fully-funded scholarship that includes:
- Full tuition fee coverage. The fee is paid directly by SI to your Swedish university in the beginning of each semester.
- A monthly stipend of SEK 12,000 to cover your living expenses throughout the study period.
- A travel grant of SEK 15,000. This is a one-time payment and does not apply for students already living in Sweden.
- Membership in the SI Network for Future Global Professionals (NFGP) – a platform to help you grow professionally and build a network while in Sweden.
- After your scholarship period has ended, you become a member of the SI Alumni Network. As a member, you get a unique opportunity for continued networking and professional development.
The scholarship does not…
- Include an insurance. We recommend checking with your university to learn more about what insurance coverage they provide for international students.
- Provide additional grants for family members.
- Cover the application fee to University Admissions.
- Allow changes to the study programme. We are only able to support you through the awarded master’s programme.
- Allow extensions or changes to the awarded scholarship period.
Application Timeline
- 15 October 2024–15 January 2025: Application round to Swedish master’s programmes through University Admissions open.
- 3 February 2025: Deadline for application fee and submission of supporting documentation to University Admissions.
- 27 March 2025: University Admissions announcement day.
- 24 April 2025: SI Scholarship announcement day.
How to Apply
Step 1: Select a master´s programme: Date: 15 Oct 2024 – 15 Jan 2025
Step 2: Apply through University Admissions: Date: 15 Oct 2024 – 15 Jan 2025
Step 3: Let SI know you have applied: Date: 1 Nov 2024 – 15 Jan 2025
Step 4: Recieve notifications from University Admissions and SI: Date: 27 Mar 2025 – 24 Apr 2025
For more details, kindly check the official webpage of the Swedish Institute (SI) Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship
