SI Women in STEM Scholarship 2025

The Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship is an academic scholarship designed to support full-time, one or two-year master’s studies in designated programs in Sweden.

The program, conducted in partnership with Swiss universities, gives women from 10 countries in Africa and Asia the opportunity to benefit from a fully funded scholarship, mainly those ready to lead change, tackle global challenges, and develop lasting solutions.

SI Scholarship, which is currently open and invites applications from interested candidates to study in Sweden, provides full tuition coverage, a monthly stipend of 12,000, and a travel grant.

Tuition Fees

Swiss Citizens who do not live in Sweden don’t pay tuition fees. This means they can access free education but must verify their citizenship when applying. Foreigners are required to pay tuition fees that range from around 7,915 euros to 29,188 euros per year. They also pay an application fee of around 90 EUR.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship;

• You must be a female citizen of one of the ten eligible countries.
• Must have been admitted to one of the eligible master’s programs
• The scholarship is available for designated master’s programs in STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Eligible Countries

• Bangladesh
• Indonesia
• Kenya
• Malaysia
• Nigeria
• Philippines
• Rwanda
• South Africa
• Thailand
• Vietnam

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship provides beneficiaries with full tuition fee coverage—the fee is paid directly by SI to your Swedish university at the beginning of each semester. Recipients will also be awarded a monthly stipend of SEK 12,000 to cover living expenses and a travel grant of SEK 15,000. However, this is a one-time payment and does not apply to students already living in Sweden.

Additionally, you will become a member of the SI Network for Future Global Professionals (NFGP), which offers a unique opportunity for continued networking and professional development.

Application Procedure

• The first step is to choose a master’s program.
• Apply for admission to a Swedish higher institution through universityadmissions.se.
• When you have applied for a master’s program, you are automatically considered for the scholarship.
• Let SI know you have applied by filling out a form on the webpage.

Deadline/Expiration: January 15, 2025