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.
robel tsegay says
dear sir/madam
I am am instructor who teaches in mekelle university which is one of the most known ethiopian universities. I have graduated from mekelle university in civil engineering in july 01,2010 and therfore I want to improve my educational status,so that I AM VERY HAPPY IF I GET A SCHOLARSHIP CHANCE IN YOUR UNIVERSITY. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION WE CAN EXCHANGE USING MY EMAILS. THANKS!!
Alemayehu Tsegaye says
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Aron Teklay says
First of all I want to say thanks for offering scholarships to the developing nations, I am strongly excited for the scholarship you give for developing countries like Ethiopia, and I really would like to appreciate your incredible work which are doing in Africa as a whole.my name is Aron Teklay Under graduated with department of Information Technology left one year for graduation from Ethiopia where the majority of peoples are illiterate and poor.My reason for this scholarship to be able to articulate in all spheres to the attainment of hope for the poor in society and to contribute more for my country.
i am kindly requested for the scholar ships of masters and i am sure you will let me won and study abroad at one of your university with financial aids and Please help me to come out of this challenge.I am happy if you provide me any information I should know with the email address i mentioned above
Thank you for your concern and consideration
melese tadios says
Dear sir/madam:
My name is melese tadios and I’m graduate from Addis Ababa University College of commerce, majoring in information system in 2010, I have also a diploma in mathematics from Kottebe College of teaching education. i was serve government school for five years in following activities such teaching students,giving short triang in intordaction to computer,mantianing hardware and software,providing payroll system…etc. I’m writing to express my interest in your graduate program at universities of Sweden .
I learn about the universities of Sweden graduate program from the Sweden website .com. when I saw the available graduate program; I dug deeper to learn more about what the program offer. The cutting edge research behind the programs, combined with some of the greatest minds in information technology as professors, make the universities of Sweden graduate program a phenomenal place to expand my knowledge.
I would like to discuss this program with you over the phone .My phone number is +251913516933, and my email address is melese555@yahoo.com.
Sincerely
Melese tadios
melese tadios says
Dear sir or madam
i am melese tadios,i have bachlore degree from Addis Ababa unviresisy of colloge commerce in business adiminstration and information system (information system).i have great interst to take advance course of computer sciences .I am also strongly excited for the scholarship you provide for developing countries like Ethiopia , and I 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