Application Deadline: 15 January 2025
The SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM is an academic scholarship provided for full-time, one- or two-year, master’s studies in designated programmes in Sweden.
Sweden offers a unique blend of world-class education and cutting-edge innovation, with sustainability at its core. The scholarship covers a wide range of English-taught master’s programmes focusing on one or more core areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Through the scholarship, the Swedish Institute (SI) aim to create a more diverse and equal STEM-field as well as develop a network of future global leaders that will contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and drive the development of their home countries forward.
Benefits
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 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.
Criteria
- Country of citizenship : To apply for the scholarship you must be a female citizen of one of the 10 eligible countries.
- Designated master’s programmes : Find the full list of designated English-taught master’s programmes below.
- University Admissions : You must follow the steps of University 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 eligable to apply for this scholarship
Country of citizenship
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.
Key dates
- 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.
