The Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarship for Global Professionals pays for a master’s degree in Sweden for professionals with leadership experience. Nigeria is on the list of eligible countries for 2027/28.
Who can apply
- Citizens of an eligible country, including Nigeria.
- You must have work experience and leadership experience from a job, your own business or civil society work.
- You must be admitted to an eligible English-taught master’s programme in Sweden.
- You must not have had an SI scholarship before, and you must not hold a Swedish degree.
What it covers
- Full tuition, paid directly to your university
- A living allowance of SEK 12,000 per month
- A one-time travel grant of SEK 15,000
- Membership of the SI Network for Global Professionals
It does not cover insurance, family grants or the University Admissions application fee.
Key dates
- 16 October 2026 to 15 January 2027: apply for your master’s programme on University Admissions in Sweden.
- 8 to 24 February 2027: apply for the SI scholarship. The portal closes at 14:59 CET on 24 February.
- 22 April 2027: scholarship results.
Official Swedish Institute page | SI application portal
Last checked: 14 November 2026.