Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027 Fully Funded

Yes, Nigerian professionals with relevant work and leadership experience can receive full funding for a master’s in Sweden through the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027, and CMA9ja lists verified options like this for Nigerian applicants.

Many mid career professionals want advanced study in Sweden while keeping their career path intact.

What the Swedish Institute Scholarship Covers

The award pays full tuition fees directly to the Swedish university each semester.

It also provides a monthly allowance of SEK 12,000 to cover living expenses and a one time travel grant of SEK 15,000.

The scholarship supports ambitious professionals who want to make a difference in their home countries.

Scholars join the SI Network for Global Professionals.

If you are not sure which scholarships you qualify for, the Eligibility checker compares your nationality, study level, grades and English score with each scholarship's published rules.

Who Can Apply for the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals

• Citizen of one of 34 eligible countries, including Nigeria
• At least 3,000 hours of documented work experience before February 2027 (proof of employment required)
• Demonstrated leadership experience from an employer or civil society
• Admitted to an eligible English taught master’s programme in governance, public health, STEM, or entrepreneurship and innovation

You must apply to the master’s programme first through University Admissions.

How to Apply for Swedish Institute Scholarship 2027

First apply to an eligible master’s programme on universityadmissions.se between 16 October 2026 and 15 January 2027.

Then submit the SI scholarship application on the official portal between 8 and 24 February 2027 (closes at 14.59 CET on the final day).

Eligible programmes and documents are published on 13 November 2026. Confirm every detail on the official Swedish Institute page before you apply. See more Sweden options on the Sweden scholarships page at CMA Nigeria.

Before you commit, the Cost calculator adds up tuition, living costs, insurance and flights for your whole study period, and shows how much a scholarship would still leave you to fund.

Prepare your University Admissions application early so you are ready for the February scholarship window.