Aljawaz Your guide to study abroad We previously talked about the cost of studying and living in Sweden, which is considered Somehow expensive and not easy for international students to consider. Do not worry, we will speak in detail about the types of scholarships available in Sweden that will help you to cover your expenses during your studies there. And learn how to obtain them too.
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1- Government Scholarships through the Swedish Institute
The government of Sweden, through the Swedish Institute for Global Professionals (SISGP) or simply the Swedish Institute, offers numerous fully-funded scholarships for Master’s level studies. Additionally, they are only for students from selected countries on the DAC list.
Besides, it provides a unique opportunity for global leaders to develop professionally and academically, as well as exchange experiences and build long-lasting relationships with various cultures of the Swedish society.
Moreover, it covers tuition fees (directly paid by the Swedish Institute to the university), living costs 10000 ESK per month, plane tickets and insurance.
Countries covered by DAC
DAC list includes many countries that you can check on the DAC Countries list.
Scholarship conditions
- A minimum of 2 years of work experience in your field or volunteering work, especially community services.
- Being a citizen in one of the selected countries on the DAC list.
- You did not reside in Sweden for more than 2 years, prior to the date of the scholarship.
- Not being enrolled in any other scholarships in Sweden.
- Not having the Swedish citizenship and neither studied in Sweden nor gained any degree from it.
How to apply for the Swedish Institute scholarships?
You can apply for a scholarship from the Swedish Institute through two main steps:
- Firstly, to fill the application on the Swedish Institute’s website.
- Secondly, to pay the application fees.
2- Scholarships granted by a Swedish university
Swedish universities provide scholarships for students from outside EU countries.
Therefore, you can visit the official website of the university to have more information about it and then click on Scholarships located on the main page of each website to learn about the registration conditions of the scholarships. For example, to apply for scholarships from the Uppsala University, you go here.
Learn more about the website of Swedish university admission
These scholarships are part of the EU union program for cooperation and mobility in Sweden.
Here are some of the university scholarships you can apply for in Sweden:
Scholarships from Uppsala University
Uppsala University offers 2 types of scholarship programs: one for prospective students and another one for current students. The scholarship for prospective students covers the full tuition fee every year, but does not include the student’s living expenses in Sweden.
It is granted to international students enrolled in a master’s degree program at the university. Moreover, the scholarships for current students and researchers offers them the opportunity to apply each semester at Uppsala.
Learn more at the Uppsala University’s website
Lund University scholarships
This institution has a partnership with the Swedish Institute to offer scholarships to students. Moreover, Lund University has other scholarship programs for international students from countries outside the EU/EEA.
The scholarships focus on academic excellence and covers the student’s tuition fees. These scholarships are program-specific and include:
- A full scholarship for a master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, from the Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship
- The Ingvar Kamprad Scholarship for a master’s degree in Industrial Design
- Two scholarships to study a master’s program in Management
Learn more at the website of Lund University
Scholarships from Umeå University
Targeting international students from outside the EU/EEA, Umeå University offers each year 8 full tuition scholarships along with an allowance of SEK 3,000 per month. These scholarships are offered to highly-qualified students in the field of public health, and are sponsored by a donation from the Erling-Persson Family Foundation.
Learn more at the Umeå University’s website
Karolinska Institute scholarships
Tuition fee-paying students enrolled in a master’s degree program at Karolinska Institute have the opportunity to apply each Autumn semester for a scholarship. This is the Karolinska Institute Global Master’s Scholarship, offered to 10 students per year.
The scholarship covers the student’s tuition fee or part of it, and only first year students are eligible to apply. However, the competition for this program is very fierce, since 1500 students are applying for this scholarship every year.
Another program for a master’s degree is the KI-DIS Fellowship. It is also a merit-based scholarship offering to cover 2 semesters tuition fees to students enrolled in a one-year master’s program.
Learn more on the Karolinska Institute’s website
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