SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM

The Swedish Institute Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM is an academic scholarship open to female citizens from eligible countries in Africa and Asia who wants to study in the field of STEM.

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This scholarship support women who are ready to shape the future of STEM and strengthen their communities through knowledge, leadership and action.

The scholarship supports full-time, one- or two-year master’s studies at Swedish universities across a range of English-taught programmes focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

At Karlstad University the eligible master’s programmes are:

  • Master Programme in Biology: Ecology and Conservation Biology
  • Master's Programme in Cybersecurity

What's included

The SI 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 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. 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 female citizen of one of the 10 eligible countries in Africa and Asia.
  • Apply to a STEM-related master’s programme eligible for the Pioneering Women in STEM scholarship.
  • Be liable to pay tuition fees at University Admissions.
  • Have documented work and leadership experience.
  • Not have previously received an SI scholarship for studies or hold a Swedish degree.

Female citizens of the following countries are eligable to apply to the SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam.

For a full description of the scholarship and the eligibility criteria please visit the SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM page.

Application period: 9–25 February 2026

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

More information: SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM

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