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SI GLOBAL EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline:  25 March 2026

LOCATION: Sweden

Are you a senior executive ready to integrate sustainability into your core business strategy and lead transformative change? Join the SI Global Executive Programme and gain firsthand insights from some of Sweden’s most successful sustainability-driven companies, business leaders, and experts. The programme brings together global executives committed to reshaping business models, strengthening long-term competitiveness, and addressing today’s most pressing sustainability challenges.

ELIGIBILITY:

Please read carefully before applying. Applicants to the SI Global Executive Programme must meet the following requirements: 

Be a citizen and resident of one of our programme countries: Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Georgia, DR Congo, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Nigeria, the Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Türkiye, Ukraine*, or Vietnam.

Ukrainian applicants who reside outside of Ukraine are also eligible to apply.

Have a leadership position, such as CEO or senior executive, in a medium- to large-sized company with a mandate to spearhead strategic changes throughout their business.

Be at least 30 years old (born in 1996 at the latest).

Have a good working knowledge of both written and spoken English.

Hold a completed post-secondary qualification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Be willing to actively participate, provide support, and share their experience and knowledge with other participants.

Have identified business needs or problems that could be worked on during the programme to help their company improve its contribution to a more sustainable world.

An applicant’s company should also meet the following requirements:

Be either:

A locally owned company based in one of the programme countries,

A Swedish company represented in one of the eligible programme countries, or

A company currently in the supply chain of and conducting business with a Swedish company.

Operate within industries associated with the green transition or about to make important commitments related to the green transition. In 2026, priority is given to candidates and their companies within the following industries: renewable energy, responsible mining, sustainable transportation, and digitalization.

Be committed to running a business in a sustainable manner and implementing sustainable practices within the organization.

BENEFIT:

The Swedish Institute covers:

All programme-related fees

Pre-arranged accommodation in Stockholm

Meals during the onsite visit in Stockholm

Participants and/or their companies are expected to arrange and cover travel to and from Stockholm. The Swedish Institute has limited resources to support in this matter. Should a participant and/or their company be unable to cover their travel expenses, this must be indicated at the time of application.

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MANDELA RHODES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: 14 April 2026

LOCATION: South Africa

The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship is a life-changing leadership journey. The scholarship combines financial support with a leadership programme that will challenge you, grow you, and connect you to young African changemakers.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship is competitive. It is for young leaders who have a combination of intellect and character. You must be academically strong: your marks should be above 70% or an upper second. You must also have demonstrated leadership on your campus or in your community. See the selection criteria and the scholar testimonials.

If you are between the ages of 19 and 29 in the year of applying, you are eligible. As long as you are under the age of 30 at the time you take up the scholarship, you are eligible to apply.

Students who are citizens of an African country, no matter where they are currently living or studying, are eligible.

To benefit from our programme you must be curious about doing the personal, internal work of leadership. This means a commitment to developing self-awareness by engaging with difficult parts of yourself, an openness to learning from the diversity and differences in your cohort, and a willingness to explore and embrace complexity within yourself, others, and the systems around you.

For scholars from outside South Africa: Important: Applicants from outside South Africa may need to complete SAQA verification to start their studies at a South African university. Please see the relevant FAQs and the information under “Step 3: Get your documents ready.”

BENEFIT:

The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship offers comprehensive funding for the core costs associated with your studies. It covers tuition for a one-year Honours degree or a two-year Masters degree in any field at a recognised South African institution of higher education. This includes tuition and registration fees, allowances for study materials, research, and medical aid, accommodation and meals, personal allowance, and economy class travel to and from your home country to your South African university at the beginning and end of your degree.

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