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.
Michael Gebremariam 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 degree in mechanical engineering from Bahir Dar Univesity in Ethiopia. I want to study my MSc in your country.
hope here your response promptly
knds regards
Michael Gm.
daniel yirgu says
hi i graduated from jimma university with medical laboratory science (Bsc. )and i want to study post graduate study by clinical microbiology every where around the globe. during my stay in university i carried out research with title of ‘assessment antibcteria activity of ginger(Z.officinale) on some selected food born bacteria’ and i have took all microbiology related course during my stay.on final year i took team training program in which i coopreated with other health related field to combact comminicable disease. please assist me in making my dream true.
Sheikhnoor says
Dear sir/madam,
Thank you very much for offering scholarships to the developing nations. I am an Ethiopian national and completed my master’s degree in business administration in Osmania University, Hyderabad, India. I would be thankful if I could get scholarship in a doctoral or another master’s degree in a chosen profession.
I kindly request you to provide me with more information of how I go about the the scholarship procedure.
thanking you in advance
yours sincerely,
Sheikhnoor Hassan
James nabisswa says
I am a Kenyan man, a teacher by profession who seeks a masters scholarship. I finished my bachelor of education degree in 2005 . Any financial assistance will be highly appreciated. Thanks for the good work and support this website is providing. God bless you all. James
Yeshiwas says
Dear sir or madam
first of all i want to thank u for giving us this opportunity
My name is yeshiwas taddese I have BS.c degree in chemistry from addis ababa universty ethiopia.And i am very interested to continue my masters degree program in your country.Hopefully i will get posetive response from u.
with regads,
yeshiwas