SI Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2027: Full Tuition, SEK 12,000 Monthly in Sweden
The Swedish Institute (SI) Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2027 supports women from selected African and Asian countries who want to pursue a master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) in Sweden.
- Duration1 or 2 years
- Who can applyBangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines…
- Application feeUniversity Admissions application fee is not covered
Overview
The scholarship covers full tuition fees, provides a monthly living allowance of SEK 12,000 and offers a one-time travel grant of SEK 15,000 to eligible recipients who do not already live in Sweden.
The scholarship application portal opens in February 2027. Applicants must first apply for eligible master’s programmes through Sweden’s University Admissions portal.
Master’s application deadline: 15 January 2027
Scholarship application period: 8 to 24 February 2027
At a glance
About
- Opportunity type
- Master’s Scholarship
- Host institution
- Swedish Institute
- Study location
- Sweden
- Duration
- 1 or 2 years
- Mode
- Full-time, English-taught programmes
- University admission results
- 1 April 2027
- Detail
- Information
- Gender
- Women
- Scholarship application period
- 8 to 24 February 2027
- Scholarship results
- 22 April 2027
- Official website
- Swedish Institute
- Event
- Date
- Master’s applications open
- 16 October 2026
- Eligible programme list and templates published
- 13 November 2026
- SI scholarship application opens
- 8 February 2027
- SI scholarship application closes
- 24 February 2027, 14:59 CET
- Scholarship results
- 22 April 2027
Funding
- Application fee
- University Admissions application fee is not covered
- Tuition fees
- Fully covered
- Monthly allowance
- SEK 12,000
- Travel grant
- SEK 15,000, one time
Eligibility
- Degree level
- Master’s
- Fields
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Minimum degree required
- Bachelor’s degree meeting the chosen programme’s admission requirements
- Age limit
- None
- Work experience
- At least 3,000 documented hours
- Nationality
- Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam
Who can apply
Applicants must be women and citizens of one of these 10 countries:
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam.
Applicants must:
- Be a woman and a citizen of one of the 10 eligible countries.
- Apply for an eligible, full-time, English-taught STEM master’s programme in Sweden.
- Meet the university’s academic and English-language admission requirements.
- Have at least 3,000 hours of documented work experience accumulated from a maximum of three employers before February 2027.
- Demonstrate leadership experience through employment, entrepreneurship or civil society engagement.
- Be liable to pay tuition fees in Sweden.
- Not have previously received a Swedish Institute scholarship for studies or hold a Swedish degree.
- Not have accumulated two years or more of residence in Sweden before the scholarship period.
- Not hold Swedish, EU/EEA or Swiss citizenship, or certain Swedish residence permits specified by SI.
What you get
Selected scholars receive:
- Full tuition fees: Paid directly to the Swedish university.
- Monthly allowance: SEK 12,000 throughout the scholarship period.
- Travel grant: SEK 15,000 as a one-time payment for eligible recipients not already living in Sweden.
- Professional network: Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals.
- Alumni network: Membership in the Sweden Alumni Network after the scholarship ends.
Not covered: Insurance, the University Admissions application fee and additional grants for family members.
How to apply
Step 1: Apply for eligible master’s programmes through University Admissions Sweden by 15 January 2027. Applicants can apply for up to four programmes.
Step 2: Check the official SI website for the eligible STEM programme list and application templates, scheduled for publication on 13 November 2026.
Step 3: Prepare the required documents:
- CV using the SI template.
- Proof of work and leadership experience.
- Two letters of reference from different referees.
- Copy of a valid passport or national ID showing citizenship and photograph.
- Motivation statement.
- Eight-digit University Admissions application number.
Step 4: Submit the scholarship application through the official SI portal between 8 and 24 February 2027. The portal closes at 14:59 Central European Time on 24 February.
Step 5: Check university admission results on 1 April 2027 and scholarship results on 22 April 2027.
Official Links
Frequently asked questions
1. Is the scholarship application open now?
No. As of 29 October 2026, master’s applications are open, but the SI scholarship portal opens on 8 February 2027.
2. Is the scholarship fully funded?
It covers full tuition, SEK 12,000 monthly and a one-time SEK 15,000 travel grant for eligible recipients. Insurance and the University Admissions application fee are not covered.
3. Can Indian citizens apply?
Indian citizenship alone does not qualify. Applicants must be citizens of one of the 10 eligible countries.
4. Is work experience required?
Yes. Applicants need at least 3,000 documented hours of work experience from a maximum of three employers, along with demonstrated leadership experience.
5. Where can I apply?
Apply for master’s programmes through University Admissions Sweden, then submit the scholarship application through the official Swedish Institute portal during the February application period.
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