Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027 (Fully Funded)

Yes, Nigerian professionals with work experience can win a fully funded master’s degree in Sweden through the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027. The award covers full tuition, a monthly living allowance of SEK 12,000, and a one time travel grant of SEK 15,000. Applications to Swedish master’s programmes open now, and the scholarship portal opens in February 2027. Check the official details on the Swedish Institute website.

Many Nigerian graduates wonder if they qualify for study in Europe without paying fees. This award targets experienced leaders who will return home and drive sustainable development.

What the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027 Covers

The scholarship is fully funded for one or two year master’s programmes at Swedish universities. It supports fields such as governance, public health, entrepreneurship and innovation, and STEM.

• Full tuition fees paid directly to the university each semester
• Monthly allowance of SEK 12,000 for living costs
• One time travel grant of SEK 15,000 (lower for some countries)
• Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals
• Later membership in the Sweden Alumni Network

It does not cover insurance, family members, or the university admissions application fee.

This award invests in global talent who will return and strengthen their home countries.

Who Can Apply for the SI Scholarship 2027

You must be a citizen of one of 34 eligible countries, including Nigeria. You do not need to live in Nigeria at the time of application.

Key requirements include:

• At least 3,000 hours of documented work experience from a maximum of three employers before February 2027
• Demonstrated leadership experience from work, entrepreneurship, or civil society
• Apply to and be admitted to an eligible English taught master’s programme
• Liable to pay tuition fees (the scholarship covers them if awarded)

You cannot have already studied in Sweden, held a previous SI scholarship, or hold Swedish or EU citizenship in most cases.

Key Dates for the 2027 Intake

Apply to Swedish master’s programmes through University Admissions from 16 October 2026 to 15 January 2027. The list of eligible programmes and application documents appears on 13 November 2026. The SI scholarship portal opens from 8 to 24 February 2027 and closes at 14:59 CET. University admissions results come on 1 April 2027, and scholarship winners are announced on 22 April 2027.

How to Apply Step by Step

1. Create an account on universityadmissions.se and apply to up to four eligible master’s programmes by 15 January 2027. Pay the application fee by 1 February 2027.
2. From 13 November 2026, check the official list of eligible programmes on the SI site.
3. Between 8 and 24 February 2027, submit your SI scholarship application online with work certificates, leadership evidence, and motivation linked to sustainable development.
4. Wait for university admission results on 1 April 2027, then the final scholarship announcement.

Always verify the latest requirements on the official Swedish Institute page before you apply.

Ready to start your application for a fully funded master’s in Sweden? Visit the official SI Scholarship page today and prepare your documents now.