Application Dates: 15 October 2025 – 15 January 2026: Apply to Swedish master’s programmes through University Admissions.
LOCATION: Sweden
The Pioneering Women in STEM scholarship supports women who want to lead innovation, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to more inclusive and sustainable societies. The Swedish Institute awards academic scholarships for master’s studies in Sweden to women in Africa and Asia who want to study in the field of STEM.
ELIGIBILITY:
Available for Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam
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)
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.
Key Dates:
15 October 2025 – 15 January 2026: Apply to Swedish master’s programmes through University Admissions.
Mid-November 2025: Pioneering Women in STEM application documents and eligible master’s programmes are published on this page.
9-25 February 2026: The application portal for SI Scholarships is open for two weeks.
26 March 2026: University admissions announcement.
23 April 2026: SI Scholarship announcement.
BENEFIT:
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.
