The objective of the scholarship program is to promote democratic, economic and social development through supporting know-how and transfer of knowledge to advanced students within areas in which Sweden is at the forefront of academic research.
Countries
The program is only available to citizens of the following countries: Albania, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Kenya, Kosovo, Mali, Moçambique, Moldova, Rwanda, Serbia, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. About 40 scholarships will be offered for the academic year 2010/2011.
Important dates
Prior to applying for a scholarship, application to the master’s degree program must be made via the online application service for master’s programs in Sweden at www.studera.nu. The service opens on December 1, 2009. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2010.
Applications for scholarships have now been closed. The next application round will be in 2011.
The list of applicants who will receive a scholarship will be announced at the Swedish Institute’s website, www.si.se, and here at Studyinsweden.se on Monday, June 7, 2010.
Scholarship benefits and period
The scholarship amount is SEK 8,000 per month and the scholarship is only awarded for programs starting in fall semester 2010. The scholarships are usually granted for one academic year, i.e. for two semesters at a time, but will be extended for programs longer than two semesters provided that study results are satisfactory.
How to apply
Prior to applying for a scholarship, application to the master’s degree program must be made via the online application service for master’s programs in Sweden at www.studera.nu.
Only a limited number of Swedish master programs will be eligible for scholarships next year. The selection of master programs will take place in January 2010 and the list will be published together with the call for applications in February 2010.
The eligible master programs will be within the following study areas: agriculture and forestry, environmental studies, natural sciences (biotechnology, energy), democracy/human rights/gender issues, peace and development studies, economics and entrepreneurship, education, engineering, health science/medicine, information and communication technology, international relations, media and journalism, law/ international law, social issues, spatial/urban planning and real estate management.
The list of applicants who will receive a scholarship will be announced on the SI website, www.si.se, and on Studyinsweden.se in mid-June 2010.
Who is eligible?
The scholarships are intended for guest students belonging to the above mentioned target group for full time temporary studies in Sweden starting in fall semester 2010. There is no age limit for scholarship holders.
You are not eligible for this scholarship if any of the following is true:
- You have already lived in Sweden for two years or more when the scholarship period is due to begin.
- You have a Swedish permanent residence permit or a work permit.
- You have a previously been awarded a Swedish Institute scholarship for studies at the master’s level or research at a Swedish university.
However, students who have attended a Swedish Institute summer course in Swedish language or the Swedish Institute Summer University may apply.
Travel grants
Scholarship holders from ODA countries will receive travel support in connection with the scholarship. The travel grant is a lump sum, given only once. Citizens from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia (FYROM), Kosovo, Moldova and Serbia, will receive SEK 5,000. Citizens from the remaining countries receive SEK 10,000.
Insurance
Scholarship holders are insured by the Swedish State Group Insurance against illness and accident during the scholarship period.
Scholarship limitations
The scholarship is designed to cover living costs for the scholarship holder. There are no grants for family members.
Scholarship holders following a two year master’s degree program are permitted to spend a maximum of one semester abroad in connection with their studies while retaining the scholarship.
The granted scholarship period cannot be altered or extended.
Tsion Alemayehu says
Dear sir/madam
My name is Tsion Alemayehu. I am 23 year old and i have a university degree from Hawassa university, Ethiopia. i have also a 10 month experiance in an international organization . I am very much interested to continue my studies in International Human Rights Law and i am looking for scholarship for that.
I kindly ask you to assist me in you scholarship giving program.
with many thanks
Tsion A.
Edeo Mude says
Dear sir or madam
I am strongly excited for the scholarship you provide for developing countries like Ethiopia , and I also believe that I will be one of those deligates who participate to win the scholarships in the applying process, and here I will be happy if you provide me with any information I should know with the email adress i mensioned above.
Thank you
MICHAEL says
Dear Sir/Maddam, i am really happy that you are creating these kinds of opportunities to the developing countries like Ethiopia and i just want to forward my deepest gratitude. I have graduated from Haramaya university with a Bsc degree from the department of Agri Business Management and currently i am a masters student at haramaya university, and i just have two things to ask
1- i want to get scholarships and learn and i need your support on that and te other is
2- i want to find research sponsors for my masters research work, so if it is possible i want you to give me your advise on these two things.
J. A. BAAFI says
Jacob Baafi is my name. I am Ghanaian. I believe your scholarship program will help me realize my dream of attaining a masters degree in Planning. God richly bless you for this helping hand you are giving.
Aneth Coster says
I am a Tanzanian lady with BSc Food Science and Technology. I need to study MSc in food Safety or Food Science and Nutrition or Food Science.If possible send to me an application form for 2010 as well as sponsorship.
Hope you will help me.