Sweden Scholarships
Full Scholarships to study at the Graduate Level
Stop everything and apply for this scholarship. This is a great opportunity!!!! Lots of choices and they are full scholarships. If you are serious about studying this Fall then this is a great change – work hard over the Christmas break to get your application in. Samuel
Scholarship Overview
- The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships target highly-qualified students from the countries listed below. The scholarships will be awarded for studies in Sweden, starting in August 2013 and covers both living costs and tuition fees.
Host School(s)
- Study in Sweden
Field(s) of Study
- Scholarships are intended for master’s level studies in Sweden starting in the fall semester 2013 (August).
- For a complete list of all the program – click here
- About 600 different study programs at Swedish universities are eligible for a scholarship. The programs have been selected by the Swedish universities and cover a wide variety of study areas.
What does the scholarship cover?
- The scholarship covers both the tuition fee (which is paid directly to the Swedish university/university college by the Swedish Institute) and living expenses to the amount of SEK 9,000 per month.
- Scholarship holders will receive a travel grant in connection with the scholarship. The travel grant is a one-time payment of SEK 15,000.
- Scholarship holders are insured by the Swedish State Group Insurance against illness and accident during the scholarship period.
How many scholarships are given?
- For the academic year of 2013/2014 about 140 scholarships will be offered.
- Category # 1 – For the academic year of 2012/2013 we received 906 applications and a total of 56 scholarships were granted for students from the 12 countries.
- Category # 2 – For the academic year of 2012/2013 we received 888 applications and a total of 72 scholarships were granted for students from 24 countries.
Which countries are targeted?
The program is open to candidates from two different categories of countries. Please note that if your country is included under Category 1 – you can only apply within that category.
Category 1:
Candidates with citizenship from the following countries:
- Africa: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia
- Asia: Bangladesh and Cambodia
- South America: Bolivia
Category 2:
Candidates with citizenship from countries on the DAC list (SEE BELOW) of ODA recipients can apply to this program. Priority will be given to candidates from Algeria, Botswana, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Namibia, South Africa, Syria, Tunisia, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza strip and Yemen.
DAC list – Least Developed Countries
- Afghanistan Angola Bangladesh Benin Bhutan, Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia, Central African Rep. Chad, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep . Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea Ethiopia Gambia Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti Kiribati Laos Lesotho Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique Myanmar, Nepal, Niger Rwanda Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal Sierra Leone Solomon Islands Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu Uganda Vanuatu Yemen, Zambia
DAC list – Other Low Income Countries
- Kenya, Korea, Dem. Rep. Kyrgyz Rep. South Sudan, Tajikistan, Zimbabwe
DAC list – Lower Middle Income Countries and Territories
- Armenia, Belize, Bolivia Cameroon Cap e Verde Congo, Rep . Côte d’Ivoire Egypt , El Salvador, Fiji Georgia Ghana Guatemala Guyana, Honduras India Indonesia Iraq Kosovo, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Federated States, Moldova Mongolia Morocco, Nicaragua Nigeria Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay Philip pines Sri Lanka Swaziland Syria, *Tokelau, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza Strip
DAC list – Upper Middle Income Countries and Territories
- Albania, Algeria, *Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina Azerbaijan Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana Brazil Chile China Colombia, Cook Islands Costa Rica Cuba Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Gabon Grenada Iran Jamaica Jordan, Kazakhstan Lebanon Libya, Malaysia Maldives Mauritius Mexico, Montenegro, *Montserrat Namibia Nauru, Niue Palau Panama Peru Serbia, Seychelles, South Africa, *St. Helena, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Suriname Thailand T Unisia, Turkey, Uruguay Venezuela, *Wallis and Futuna
Am I Eligible to Apply?
- The applications are assessed by a selection committee taking into consideration the relevance and quality of the personal motivation letter and CV. Academic merits are already evaluated by the universities in the admission round and is not a criteria for scholarships.
How to I Apply – Next Steps
First apply for studies at a Swedish University
- Prior to applying for a scholarship, you must apply for a study program at the Swedish official online application service University Admissions, www.universityadmissions.se Deadline for applications is January 15, 2013. You can apply for a maximum of four study programs.
- Submit the payment of your application fee to University Admissions before February 1, 2013.
Then apply for a scholarship
- The scholarship application period for the academic year 2013/2014 will be February 1-11, 2013.
Closing Date:
- Program Admission Application – January 15, 2013
- Scholarship Application – February 1-11, 2013.
How do I get more information?
- For More information on Sweden Scholarships- click here

Least Developed Countries
- Afghanistan Angola Bangladesh Benin Bhutan, Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia, Central African Rep. Chad, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep . Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea Ethiopia Gambia Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti Kiribati Laos Lesotho Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique Myanmar, Nepal, Niger Rwanda Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal Sierra Leone Solomon Islands Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu Uganda Vanuatu Yemen, Zambia
Other Low Income Countries
- Kenya, Korea, Dem. Rep. Kyrgyz Rep. South Sudan, Tajikistan, Zimbabwe
Lower Middle Income Countries and Territories
- Armenia, Belize, Bolivia Cameroon Cap e Verde Congo, Rep . Côte d’Ivoire Egypt , El Salvador, Fiji Georgia Ghana Guatemala Guyana, Honduras India Indonesia Iraq Kosovo, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Federated States, Moldova Mongolia Morocco, Nicaragua Nigeria Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay Philip pines Sri Lanka Swaziland Syria, *Tokelau, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza Strip
Upper Middle Income Countries and Territories
- Albania, Algeria, *Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina Azerbaijan Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana Brazil Chile China Colombia, Cook Islands Costa Rica Cuba Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Gabon Grenada Iran Jamaica Jordan, Kazakhstan Lebanon Libya, Malaysia Maldives Mauritius Mexico, Montenegro, *Montserrat Namibia Nauru, Niue Palau Panama Peru Serbia, Seychelles, South Africa, *St. Helena, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Suriname Thailand T Unisia, Turkey, Uruguay Venezuela, *Wallis and Futuna
zewdu girma says
i am an ethiopian outstanding student, i graduated with a Bachelor degree in psychology from addis ababa university.i would happy if my application is given serious consideration!
EPHRAIM BANDA says
I am a Malawian with Malawi School Certificate of Education passed with distinction in Mathematics ans strong credit in other subjects like English, Biology and physical science.
It is with a great pleasure to ask your esteemed office to grant me a scholarship to pursue further my education in Computer Engineering.
I thank you in advance for attending to this matter
Ephraim Banda
Yonatan Tewodrose says
i was graduated by major Mathematics , chemistry and Physics and i gate accumulative result of in mathematics 3.25, physics 3.5 and in chemistry 3.75.if you give me a chance or this opportunity, i am interested to study chemistry.
tesfaye mehari says
I am Tesfaye Mehari from Ethiopia. I have been graduated from Arba Minch University ( Institute of Technology ) in Applied Geology on 2, June, 2011. I stayed in the university four years in studying geology. During my stay in the university, I took all geology and related courses which have been designed for bachelor degree program and having taken the courses I knew and understood more about earth sciences in general and geology in particular. Since geology is field oriented department, I am familiar to field works because I am experienced in the three field works ( sedimentary petrology, igneous petrology and metamorphic petrology ). Geologists spend most of their lives in field works. Actually this is a must for some one who wishes to be a geologist because without field works geologists are unable to know and understand the geologic processes which formed our planet earth. Having dwelled in tents, geologists feel, understand, know, predict, interpret and simulate all geologic processes which happened in the past, happening at the present and those which will happen in the future. Digging through field works I have been informed about the processes which shape and change our dynamic planet earth. Moreover,I have built my knowledge through my B.SC thesis project. The thesis project that I have run through was on the ” Investigation and Exploration of Suitable Quarry Sites “. From this thesis I not only investigated and explored quarry sites but also I knew and understood the engineering properties construction materials. When I was in the university, I engaged in environmental club called ” Rift Valley Club “. This club is all about how to keep and sustain our planet earth and the universe from pollution and damage. I have further strengthened my understanding about earth sciences from this club. I have also involved in some charity clubs like HIV/AIDS and Anti-corruption clubs while I was in the university. Currently, I am working as an instructor in Haramaya University, Ethiopia.
I am at the beginning of my journey to geology. Indeed, journey to geology has no an end but we may close to the end if we have got our belts fastened and strengthened. I am feeling good that the journey is promising but possible if some one ( to whom I am applying ) is pushing me up to make my journey true and real. What I am requesting now is to have scholarship chance in abroad ( in one of your universities ) in the fields of geology or in any other related fields in master program. My request is suspended in the air and I will be glad if my request is being welcomed and succeeded.
Best regards
Tesfaye M.
Haramaya University, Ethiopia
address: tsfmehari34@gmail.com
cellphone: 2510912460199
Thank you for your consideration.
Amsalu says
I am Amsalu from Ethiopia . I am glad to apply in your university to continue my education . I have BSC degree in industrial chemistry from Bahi Dar university in 2009 with a CGPA of 3.55 from 4 scale . I have two year working experience as a junior researcher in Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) and now a day i am searching scholarship to upgrade my education so please help me.
Tanks you!