Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2027–2028 (Fully Funded)
Overview
The Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2027–2028 is a fully funded master's scholarship program hosted in Sweden by the Swedish Institute. The program supports talented women from ten specific countries who intend to become future leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The scholarship covers one- or two-year full-time master's programs taught in English that focus on STEM subjects, providing access to modern technology, international networking, career growth, and professional development while promoting sustainability and innovation.
Who can apply
Female candidates must hold citizenship in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, or Vietnam. Individuals with dual citizenship where both countries are eligible must select only one citizenship and submit a single application. Candidates must not currently be enrolled in a master's program at a Swedish university, must not have lived in Sweden for more than two years prior to applying, and must not have previously received an SI scholarship or a degree from a Swedish university.
What you get
Selected students receive full tuition fee coverage paid directly to the Swedish university for each semester, a monthly stipend of SEK 12,000 for living expenses, and a travel grant of SEK 15,000. Recipients also gain membership in the SI Network for Future Global Professionals during their studies and become members of the SI Alumni Network after completing the scholarship period.
Requirements
Applicants must select an eligible master's program and apply through the university admissions portal, which includes providing application documents, registering citizenship, submitting the electronic application form, and paying the university admissions application fee on time. Applicants must be conditionally admitted to an eligible master's program, and late admissions are not considered for the scholarship.
How to apply
Candidates must first choose an eligible master's program, log into the university admissions portal to search for courses, rank selected programs, submit all necessary application materials, pay the application fees, and register their citizenship. Afterward, candidates must fill out and submit the form provided on the official website.
Key dates
University admissions open on October 16, 2026, and close on January 15, 2027. Scholarship documents are published on November 13, 2026. SI scholarship applications open on February 8, 2027, and close on February 24, 2027, at 14:59 CET. Scholarship screening and evaluation take place from February 25 to March 31, 2027. University admission results are announced on April 1, 2027, and SI scholarship results are released on April 22, 2027.