Sweden Government Scholarship 2027–2028
Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals • Master’s Study in Sweden
The Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals is Sweden’s government-funded scholarship route for selected international professionals pursuing eligible master’s programmes. For the 2027–2028 intake, the Swedish university application timeline is already confirmed: the first international admissions round opens on 16 October 2026 and closes on 15 January 2027. However, the Swedish Institute has not yet published the final 2027/28 scholarship call, country list, eligible-programme list, document templates, stipend amount or scholarship-portal dates.
Sweden Government Scholarship 2027–2028 Overview
The scholarship commonly referred to as the “Sweden Government Scholarship” is administered by the Swedish Institute (SI), a Swedish government agency. The relevant flagship programme is the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals, which supports eligible one- or two-year master’s studies at Swedish universities.
The official SI scholarship portal currently still displays the 2026/27 cycle and its eligible master’s programmes. As of 11 September 2026, SI has not yet replaced that material with the final 2027/28 call.
What Does the SI Scholarship Cover?
The latest official Swedish Institute programme material describes the Scholarship for Global Professionals as a fully funded scholarship for one- or two-year master’s study and lists the following core benefits:
- Full tuition-fee coverage at the Swedish university.
- A monthly stipend to support living expenses.
- A one-time travel grant.
- Leadership development and networking through the SI Network for Global Professionals.
- Continued professional networking through the Sweden Alumni Network after the scholarship period.
Who Will Be Eligible?
The final 2027/28 eligibility rules are not yet published. Based on the current SI programme structure, applicants should expect the scholarship to remain targeted at experienced international professionals applying to eligible master’s programmes, but the exact 2027/28 rules must be checked when SI releases the new call.
- Eligible countries for 2027/28: not yet published.
- Eligible master’s programmes for 2027/28: not yet published.
- Work-experience requirement for 2027/28: not yet published.
- Leadership-documentation requirement for 2027/28: not yet published.
- Scholarship-specific English-test requirement: not yet listed; applicants must satisfy the English requirements of their selected Swedish master’s programme.
- Separate SI scholarship application fee: not listed.
University Admissions confirms that Swedish Institute scholarships are for international students from specific countries applying for master’s studies beginning in the autumn semester. The scholarship is not available for bachelor’s study or a spring-semester start.
Confirmed 2027 University Application Timeline
- 16 October 2026: first admissions round for autumn 2027 opens.
- 15 January 2027: application deadline and last day to rank programmes.
- 1 February 2027: application-fee deadline, fee-exemption documentation deadline and supporting-document deadline.
- 1 April 2027: master’s admission results published.
- August/September 2027: autumn semester begins.
Documents to Start Preparing
SI has not yet released the official 2027/28 scholarship templates or definitive document checklist. Do not submit documents prepared from old templates as if they were current. For now, applicants can safely prepare the underlying information they are likely to need:
- Valid passport or national identity documentation.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and academic transcripts for the university application.
- English-language evidence required by the selected master’s programme.
- Accurate employment-history records and contact details.
- Leadership and professional-impact evidence.
- Referee contact information.
- A clear explanation of how the proposed master’s study relates to sustainable development and future professional impact.
Once SI publishes the 2027/28 call, use only that cycle’s official forms, templates and instructions.
How to Prepare for the 2027–2028 SI Scholarship
- From 16 October 2026, search for suitable international master’s programmes through UniversityAdmissions.se.
- Apply to and rank your selected master’s programmes by 15 January 2027.
- Complete any applicable fee, fee-exemption and supporting-document requirements by 1 February 2027.
- Monitor the Swedish Institute for the final 2027/28 eligible-country list and eligible-master’s-programme list.
- Download only the official 2027/28 SI document templates when they become available.
- Apply separately through the SI scholarship portal during the dates SI announces for the 2027/28 call.
The SI portal currently displays 2026/27 scholarship information. Do not assume that a visible previous-cycle form or programme list applies to 2027/28.
Selection Focus
SI’s current programme material describes the scholarship as aimed at talented and experienced professionals who demonstrate excellence in their fields and a commitment to sustainable development. The exact 2027/28 assessment criteria and documentation requirements will need to be confirmed when the new call is published.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sweden Government Scholarship 2027–2028 open now?
No. The final 2027/28 Swedish Institute scholarship call is not yet published. The university application round opens on 16 October 2026.
What is the confirmed 2027 university application deadline?
The first international admissions round for autumn 2027 closes on 15 January 2027.
Is the SI Scholarship fully funded?
The latest official SI programme material describes the Scholarship for Global Professionals as fully funded, including tuition coverage, a monthly stipend and a one-time travel grant. Exact 2027/28 amounts are not yet published.
What is the SI scholarship deadline for 2027/28?
Not yet published by the Swedish Institute. A February 2027 date should be treated as an expected annual pattern, not a confirmed deadline, until SI releases the call.
Which countries are eligible in 2027/28?
The final 2027/28 country list has not yet been published by SI.
Which master’s programmes are eligible?
The 2027/28 SI eligible-programme list has not yet been published. The SI scholarship portal currently displays the previous 2026/27 cycle.
Do I apply to the university and scholarship separately?
Yes. The SI portal confirms that applicants first apply for eligible master’s programmes through University Admissions and then add those programmes to the SI scholarship application.
Official Sources
Swedish Institute Scholarships application portal
University Admissions Sweden — Autumn 2027 key dates
University Admissions Sweden — Swedish Institute scholarships
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Verification disclaimer: ScholarshipHubNow verified this guide on 11 September 2026 against the Swedish Institute scholarship portal and Sweden’s official University Admissions service. Information that SI has not yet published for the 2027/28 scholarship cycle is explicitly marked “not yet published” rather than estimated.
