Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027-28

About the scholarship

The Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals funds full-time Master's study in Sweden for professionals with work and leadership experience from selected countries. Nigeria is on the eligible country list.

About 700 English-taught Master's programmes are usually eligible, including some law programmes such as international human rights law. Only programmes on the Swedish Institute's official list for the year qualify.

Eligibility

• Nigerian citizen (Nigeria is on the eligible country list)
• Proven work experience (at least 3,000 hours) and leadership experience
• Applied by 15 January 2027 through UniversityAdmissions.se for an SI-eligible Master's programme
• Required to pay tuition fees in Sweden
• Separate SI scholarship application submitted in February 2027

Additional notes

There are two stages: (1) apply to the Master's programme on UniversityAdmissions.se by 15 January 2027, then (2) submit the SI scholarship application in the February window (reported as 8-24 February 2027). The list of eligible programmes for 2027/28 was due on 13 November 2026, so check that your law programme is on it. Confirm the dates and allowance amounts on si.se.