SI Scholarship for Global Professionals

Through this scholarship, you’ll gain access to world-class education, cutting-edge research, and a vibrant network of peers – all while developing the tools to drive change back home.

The scholarship supports full-time, one- or two-year master’s studies at Swedish universities, across a wide range of English-taught programmes.

At Karlstad University the eligible master’s programmes are:

• Master Programme in Biology: Ecology and Conservation Biology
• Master's Programme in Cybersecurity
• Master Programme in Management: Sustainable Value Creation

What's included

The Scholarship for Global Professionals is a competitive fully-funded scholarship that includes: 

• Full tuition fee coverage. The fee is paid directly by SI to your Swedish university each semester.
• A monthly allowance of SEK 12,000 to cover your living expenses throughout the study period.
• A travel grant of SEK 15,000 (*10,000 for scholars from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine). This is a one-time payment and does not apply for students already living in Sweden.
• Membership in the SI Network for 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 Sweden Alumni Network. As a member, you get a unique opportunity for continued networking and professional development.

Application and Eligibility

• Be a citizen of one of the 34 eligible countries for the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals;
• Apply for a master’s programme that is eligible for the SI scholarship;
• Be liable to pay tuition fees at University Admissions;
• Have demonstrated work experience;
• Have demonstrated leadership experience from current or previous employer, or from civil society engagement.

Citizens of the following countries are eligible to apply for the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals:

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zambia.

For a full description of the scholarship and the eligibility criteria please visit the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals page.

Application period: 9–25 February 2026

How to apply: Submit your application via the SI Scholarship Portal

More information: SI Scholarship for Global Professionals