The Swedish Institute (SI) Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship offers full funding for talented women from select countries to pursue a one- or two-year Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics at top Swedish universities.

Who Can Apply?
Female applicants from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, or Vietnam who aspire to make a global impact in STEM.

What’s Covered?
 Full tuition fees
 Living allowance
 Health insurance
 Travel grant
 Access to the prestigious SI Network for Future Global Leaders

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a female citizen of one of the 10 eligible countries

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant STEM field

• Must apply and gain admission to an eligible Master’s programme in Sweden via University Admissions.

• Must demonstrate leadership potential and commitment to contributing to sustainable development

How to Apply:

1. Apply for your chosen Master’s programme at UniversityAdmissions.se.

2. Submit a separate application for the SI Scholarship on the Swedish Institute’s official website once admissions open.

Deadline:
  January 15, 2026.