Application Deadline: 15 January 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Swedish Institute (SI) Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship, The SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM is an academic scholarship provided for full-time, one- or two-year, master’s studies in designated programmes in Sweden. Through the scholarship, the Swedish Institute (SI) aim to create a more diverse and equal STEM-field as well as develop a network of future global leaders that will contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and drive the development of their home countries forward.
Eligibility Requirements
Country of citizenship
To apply for the scholarship you must be a female citizen of one of the 10 eligible countries. Female citizens of the following countries are eligable to apply to the SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam.
Designated master’s programmes
Find the full list of designated English-taught master’s programmes below.
University Admissions
You must follow the steps of University Admissions and be admitted to one of the eligible master’s programmes on the day of admissions announcements.
Previous degrees or residence in Sweden
If you have already been awarded an SI Scholarship or a university degree in Sweden, you are not eligable to apply for this scholarship.
Eligible master’s programmes
The scholarship is available for designated master’s programmes in STEM, focusing on one or more core areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Find the full list of eligible master’s programmes for the academic year 2025/2026 here.
Benefits
The SI scholarship Pioneering women in STEM is a competitive fully-funded scholarship that includes:
- Full tuition fee coverage. The fee is paid directly by SI to your Swedish university in the beginning of each semester.
- A monthly stipend of SEK 12,000 to cover your living expenses throughout the study period.
- A travel grant of SEK 15,000. This is a one-time payment and does not apply for students already living in Sweden.
- Membership in the SI Network for Future Global Professionals (NFGP) – a platform to help you grow professionally and build a network while in Sweden.
- After your scholarship period has ended, you become a member of the SI Alumni Network. As a member, you get a unique opportunity for continued networking and professional development.
The scholarship does not…
- Include an insurance. We recommend checking with your university to learn more about what insurance coverage they provide for international students.
- Provide additional grants for family members.
- Cover the application fee to University Admissions.
- Allow changes to the study programme. We are only able to support you through the awarded master’s programme.
- Allow extensions or changes to the awarded scholarship period.
Application Timeline:
- 15 October 2024–15 January 2025: Application round to Swedish master’s programmes through University Admissions open.
- 3 February 2025: Deadline for application fee and submission of supporting documentation to University Admissions.
- 27 March 2025: University Admissions announcement day.
- 24 April 2025: SI Scholarship announcement day.
How to Apply
- Select a master´s programme: Date:15 Oct 2024 – 15 Jan 2025
Apply through University Admissions: Date:15 Oct 2024 – 15 Jan 2025
Let SI know you have applied: Date:1 Nov 2024 – 15 Jan 2025
Recieve notifications from University Admissions and SI: Date:27 Mar 2025 – 24 Apr 2025
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Swedish Institute (SI) Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship