Applications are Open for the Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship by the Swedish Institute

Name of the Event: Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship

Place: Sweden

Last Date of Application: 15 January 2026

Link to Apply:

Apply Here

The scholarship supports full-time, one- or two-year master’s studies at Swedish universities across a range of English-taught programmes focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). You’ll also become part of the SI Network for Global Professionals, a platform for collaboration, learning, and lifelong connection with fellow leaders from around the world.

Application and Eligibility:

The scholarship is open for applications once every year, for master’s studies beginning in the autumn semester. To apply, you must-

• Be a female citizen of one of the 10 eligible countries in Africa and Asia.

• Apply to a STEM-related master’s programme eligible for the Pioneering Women in STEM scholarship.

• Be liable to pay tuition fees at University Admissions.

• Have documented work and leadership experience.

• Not have previously received an SI scholarship for studies or hold a Swedish degree.

• Read the full call for applications and prepare your documents in advance.

Female citizens of the following countries are eligible to apply for Pioneering Women in STEM:

Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam.

Scholarship:

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 each semester.

• A monthly allowance 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 to students already living in Sweden.

• Membership in the SI Network for 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 Sweden Alumni Network. As a member, you get a unique opportunity for continued networking and professional development.

We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at - si@si.se