Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarship: master's conditions, work experience and application

Short answer: The Swedish Institute (SI) "Global Professionals" scholarship is a full scholarship for a master's in Sweden that can cover tuition, living costs, a travel grant and insurance. The programme looks for candidates with work experience and leadership potential, and the list of eligible countries is updated every year.

Who is it for?

• Those admitted to (or applying for) a master's programme at a Swedish university.
• Citizens of countries on the eligible list — check on the SI website whether Azerbaijan is on the list this year.
• A certain amount of work experience (full-time work, volunteering or civic activity).
• Leadership experience and motivation to contribute to your country's development.

What does it cover?

• Tuition.
• A monthly living allowance.
• A one-time travel grant.
• Insurance.
• Membership of SI's professional network.

Application steps

• First apply to Swedish universities via universityadmissions.se (usually October–January).
• Then submit a separate online application for the SI scholarship (usually February).
• Prepare a motivation letter, proof of work experience, leadership examples and a reference letter.
• Results are announced after university results.

About the country: studying in Sweden.

For a strong application

• Show leadership with concrete examples: whom you led and what result you achieved.
• Write clearly what you will do in Azerbaijan after your studies.
• Answer the essay question directly. See: how to write a scholarship essay.

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply without work experience?

This programme requires work experience as a core condition. Those without it can look at universities' own scholarships.

Is there an SI scholarship for a bachelor's?

This programme is for master's studies.

Note: eligible countries, requirements and dates may change every year. Check the Swedish Institute's official website.

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