Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarship for Global Professionals at BTH

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect the published university and program information available at the last review. Where a requirement is not specified, that is not an exemption.

GPA / Academic degree

Admitted or conditionally admitted to an eligible full-time Master's program at BTH (e.g. MSLS, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering).

IELTS / English language

Satisfy University Admissions Sweden English 6 requirement (IELTS 6.5 overall).

GRE

Not required.

Published research paper

Minimum 3,000 hours of documented work experience in a professional, leadership, or civic capacity.

Recommendation letters

Two letters of reference on official SI templates (at least one from a work supervisor), SI-formatted CV, and motivation essay.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend

Fully funded: 100% full tuition fee waiver, monthly living allowance of SEK 12,000, travel grant up to SEK 15,000, and health insurance

Application fee

Free SI application (SEK 900 University Admissions application fee applies)

Tuition / joining costs

Full tuition covered for entire program duration (1 or 2 years) by the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

Dates and verification

Application deadline

February 28, 2027 (SI scholarship application window closes following January University Admissions deadline)

Last source review

2026-10-14

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Blekinge Institute of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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