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.
messfin chanie says
to dear sir/madam
I am graduate of bahirdar university which is one of the known university of Ethiopia . I want to join your university and study master programe in human geography.
I am late for the application and excuse for my lateness.
sentayehu muhammed says
will you help me by fully funded sholar ship for master program in electrical engineering ?! i hope some one to decide my fate to suceed or fail .
Ayana Gemechu says
First of all I would like to present my greeting from my heart to all bodies who read this letter .My name is Ayana Gemechu Bultum here from east Africa, Ethiopia . I was graduated from Mekelle University by bachelor degree in Accounting and Finance in 2008G.C.In the current time I am working in Ambo University ,which is found in Ethiopia as graduate assistance II. In this Universities I have two basic responsibilities, First teaching different under graduate course of Accounting. Second Conducting different researches. Additionally I have another duties like setting program for exam seating and preparing program for class schedule as additional activities. I have good academic performance when i was student in universities and two years working experience on teaching areas. In the current time I am looking to increase my career to masters degree in related fields like business administration(MBA)or Accounting and finance(MSC),I have decided to learn those fields because we were in the time of global financial crisis and I want to be the solver such like problem through my profession. now I am writing from one of developing countries in which education relate with finance didn’t highly developed, So by considering my vision I ask you politely to get FULL FREE SCHOLARSHIP from your institution or Universities. Please help as you can by providing information how can get full free scholar ship opportunity because I can not cover the payments specified most of the time on different scholarship information, because I get less than $200per month. There fore I am looking forward to hear good news from you!
Thank you in advance for your positive response!!!
yodit gebrealif says
Dear Sir/Madame
I have a B Sc in Computer Science and Information Tchnology with 3.35 CGPA. Due to financial constraints am not able to upgrade my education further.So i would be glad if you consider me in your scholarship program.
Thank you in advance
Berhanu Abera 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 mensioned above.
I have Bsc.in Agriculture(Land Resource Management and Environmental Protection),Now am working to my country at the office of Rural LandAdministration and Environmental Protection as Vice head.Am here looking the opputunitiy of acquire a Msc.program with related fields.please help me to reach my target.
THANKS
With Best Regard