Sweden's government scholarship for experienced young professionals from 41 eligible countries (Pakistan included) — full tuition plus a living stipend for a Master's in Sweden. It's a two-step race: first win admission through University Admissions (Oct–Jan), then apply for the scholarship itself in a short February window.
Why it is notable: the eligibility trap — you must ALREADY be admitted to an eligible programme by early April to be considered, and the scholarship demands SI's own templates for CV, references and work-experience proof. Wrong template = automatic disqualification, no appeal.
Funding at a glance
What it covers
Fully funded: full tuition paid directly to the university + monthly living allowance SEK 12,000 + one-time travel grant SEK 15,000 (SEK 10,000 for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine) + SI Network membership. Does NOT cover: university admissions application…
Eligibility criteria
Qualification Required
Graduationfor Masters
This scholarship is offered for Masters programs.
Who can apply
citizens of the eligible countries published by SI (see the important note below); bachelor's degree holders; must be liable for tuition fees (non-EU/EEA).
Experience
No experience required
Language Certificate
per the chosen Master's programme (usually IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90).
Other Certificates
Degree certificates & transcripts
Age Limit
No Age Limit
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Run all three quick checks before reviewing your chosen course's full entry requirements.
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Country checker
citizens of the eligible countries published by SI (see the important note below); bachelor's degree holders; must be liable for tuition fees (non-EU/EEA).
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Last degree checker
Choose your highest completed qualification to see which degree level may fit.
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Course checker
Pick a course to see whether it falls inside this scholarship's scope.
Complete all three checks
Your combined result will appear here.
Based on published eligibility — always confirm on the official page before applying.
Application essentials
Requirements
Review each requirement before you begin the application.
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Language
per the chosen Master's programme (usually IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90).
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Qualification
citizens of the eligible countries published by SI (see the important note below); bachelor's degree holders; must be liable for tuition fees (non-EU/EEA).
05ID/passport copy. Missing or wrongly formatted documents = automatic disqualification.
Application fee
No fee — completely free
No separate scholarship application fee is published; confirm on the official page.
Visa, kept concise: Non-EU students: residence permit for studies via the Swedish Migration Agency, after admission + proof of funds (the scholarship covers this).
Application Procedure
5 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
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STEP 1 —
Apply for Master's programmes at universityadmissions.se: 16 October 2026 – 15 January 2027. Pay the application fee on time.
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Prepare SI documents using ONLY SI templates
CV (SI template), proof of work and leadership experience (SI template), reference letters (SI template), motivation responses, passport/ID copy.
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STEP 2 —
Apply for the SI scholarship in the February portal window (2027 cycle: 9–25 February, closing 14:59 CET — confirm exact 2027/28 dates on si.se; guidance documents expected early November 2026).
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SI results: late April 2027.
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University admission results
late March/early April 2027 (must be admitted by ~3 April to be considered).
Application milestones
15 Jan 2027
Application deadline
2027
Intake year
Ready to apply?
Continue on the official Swedish universities via the Swedish Institute platform.
citizens of the eligible countries published by SI (see the important note below); bachelor's degree holders; must be liable for tuition fees (non-EU/EEA).
What does the scholarship cover?
Fully funded: full tuition paid directly to the university + monthly living allowance SEK 12,000 + one-time travel grant SEK 15,000 (SEK 10,000 for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine) + SI Network membership. Does NOT cover: university admissions application…
Where do I apply?
Through the official application portal linked in the Official links section on this page.
Need document or attestation help?
Detailed attestation guidance stays in Opplore's standalone Guides section, not inside this scholarship page.
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