Guest Scholarship Program for master’s level studies in Sweden
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.
The application procedure for the actual scholarships will open in February 2010.
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 in the beginning of June 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.
After you have applied to a master’s degree program, the application procedure for scholarships will then open in February 2010.
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 at the SI website, www.si.se and at www.studyinsweden.se in the beginning of 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.
ibrahim david says
Am Tanzanian aged 29 i completed my first degree in education 2009
so am looking for masters degree in peace and environmental studies in Sweden next year 2013.
davidmanyanga2007@yahoo.com
Greyson Chengula says
I am a Tanzanian male pursued a bachelor degree in Social sciences and Humanities from St.John’s University of Tanzania in 2010 having an average GPA of 3.51 with Honors.
Currently I registered to study MASTERS DEGREE IN SCIENCE AND NATURAL RESOURCE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT at the University of Dar es salaam here in Tanzania. I am asking for any body who is legible to sponsor my studies. The aim is to expand understanding towards better use of natural resources despite of increasing pressure from rapid population growth for the betterment of to
days generation and tomorrow generation.
Thank you for your consideration.
ainembabazi michael says
I am a Ugandan persuing a bachelor’s in public health in 3rd year and i would be grateful if am given an opportunity to persue a masters in public health majoring in economics or epidemiology however any granted shall be a blessing. ihave the pleasure to thank you for the work well done so far and also helping the people especially in the 3rd world countries so that they can also have the opportunity to do well for their countries after doing good courses with expertize. thank u so much.
Thadei Kamisa says
Hej, detta är Thadei, jag är en kandidatexamen examen från st.augustine universitet Tanzania.I am blivande att fullfölja min magisterexamen i internationell realtionin ditt universitet. Jag har ett utestående GPA på 4,31 tillräckligt för att övertyga alla berörda givare att sponsra mina fortsatta studier. Jag ber, att den som vill hjälpa mig, att göra det eftersom jag inte sviker, alltid som jag har arbetat hårt, jag kommer att se till att jag kommer tillbaka något och göra min tid till min stackars gemenskapen. För ytterligare kommunikation få mig i följande e-post, tack.
tkamisa@yahoo.com~~V
Raphael Mtambo says
Dear Sir@Madam
Thanks for your efforts and everything that you are doing in changing ourlives for helping ius to fight against ignorance,sure,for helping us you have help the whole society in our developing countries.
I’m nearly to complete my undergraduate degree at St.Augustine University in Tanzania in Public Relations and Marketing.
I need to be one of youir beneficiery on the coming academic year in Masters degree in International Relations,please give me appropriety procedurers to follow when applying for the next academic year.
Thanks.