Applications for The Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarships 2027 will open soon.
Are you ready to use your STEM expertise to drive societal change? The Pioneering Women in STEM scholarship supports women who want to lead innovation, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to more inclusive and sustainable societies. The Swedish Institute awards academic scholarships for master's studies in Sweden to women in Africa and Asia who wants to study in the field of STEM. Read through the call for application carefully.
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Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarships Master's Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarships Master's Scholarship
- 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.
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.
Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarships Master's Scholarship Courses
Requirements for Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarships Master's Scholarship Qualification
The scholarship is open for applications once every year, for master’s studies beginning in the autumn semester. To apply, you must:
- Be a female citizen of one of the 10 eligible countries in Africa and Asia (Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam).
- 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.
- Read the full call for applications and prepare your documents in advance.
Country of Citizenship
- To apply for the scholarship you must be a female citizen of one of the 10 eligible countries listed (Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam).
Master's programmes
- The list of eligible English-taught master's programmes will be published soon.
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 Experience
- You must have demonstrated work experience. In addition, you must have demonstrated leadership experience from your current or previous employer, or from civil society engagement.
Application Deadline
Not SpecifiedHow to Apply
For more information, kindly visit Swedish Institute scholarship webpage.
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