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Government, university and foundation scholarships open to international students.

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Fulbright Hildeman Fellowship (Sweden to USA)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Sweden

OutlineThe Fulbright Hildeman Fellowship from the Fulbright Sweden supports Swedish scholars to promote the study of Scandinavian language and area studies in the United States. Applications close on January 8, 2027.What is funded + DurationFor the 2026-27 academic year, North Park University in...

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Grant for recruiting international visiting researchers to Sweden

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Sweden

Outline + EligibilityThe Grant for recruiting international visiting researchers to Sweden from the Swedish Research Council supports Swedish higher education institutions (HEI) and research organizations to develop and strengthen a research field by recruiting an internationally prominent...

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Gästföreläsaranslag | Guest Speaker Grants (Sweden | all disciplines)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Sweden

OutlineThe Guest Speaker Grants from Wenner-Gren Stiftelserna support Swedish researchers or institutions to invite foreign guest lecturers with doctorates. The inviting researcher or institution is eligible to apply.Applications can be made at any time during the year, but no later than 2 months...

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Long-Term Mobility Grants for PhD Students and Early Career Researchers (all disciplines | South Africa)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Sweden

OutlineThe Long-Term Mobility Grants for PhD Students and Early Career Researchers from the Stiftelsen för internationalisering av högre utbildning och forskning (STINT), delivered through the South Africa-Sweden University Forum (SASUF), support early career researchers and PhD students at South...

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Long-Term Mobility Grants for PhD Students and Early Career Researchers (all disciplines | Sweden)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Sweden

OutlineThe Long-Term Mobility Grants for PhD Students and Early Career Researchers from the Stiftelsen för internationalisering av högre utbildning och forskning (STINT), delivered through the South Africa-Sweden University Forum (SASUF), support early career researchers and PhD students at Swedish...

PHD

Reseanslag - Forskningsvistelse | Travel grants - Research Stays (Sweden | Parkinson's disease)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Sweden

OutlineThe Reseanslag - Forskningsvistelse, travel grant for research stays, from the Parkinsonfonden supports Sweden-based Parkinson's disease researchers. Applications are open to doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers.There are two deadlines each year. The next applications close on...

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Reseanslag | Travel grants (Sweden | Parkinson's disease)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Sweden

OutlineThe Reseanslag, travel grants, from the Parkinsonfonden support Sweden-based Parkinson's disease researchers in conferences and other activities. There are two deadlines each year. The next applications close on December 1, 2026.What is fundedThe grant provides:For conference travel within...

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Short-term Research Stays (humanities, social sciences | Sweden)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Sweden

OutlineThe Short-term Research Stays from the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS) is a residential fellowship program (on-site in Uppsala, Sweden) for scholars from all countries in the humanities and social sciences. The Collegium also invites small groups of two to five scholars for short...

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Utlysning av post-doc anslag rattsvetenskap | Call for Ragnar Söderberg post doc grants in law 2026 (Sweden)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Sweden

OutlineThe Call for Ragnar Söderberg post doc grants in law from the Ragnar Söderbergs stiftelse aims to provide prominent early-career researchers in law with substantial funding to advance their academic careers and support new research findings of high academic quality in law. It also aims to...

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Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals

Fully funded

Swedish Institute · Sweden

Tuition, a monthly living allowance, insurance and a travel grant, plus membership of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders.

MASTERSDeadline: Usually opens in early February, shortly after university admission closes in January.

Dalarna University Scholarships in Sweden (Spring 2026 Intake)

Fully funded

Dalarna University · Sweden

Great news for aspiring students! If you’re looking to study in Sweden without paying tuition fees, applications are now open for Dalarna University Scholarships for the Spring 2026 intake , commencing in January . International students residing outside of Sweden must submit their admission applications by August 15th, 2025 . Each year, Dalarna University offers scholarships to new international students to pursue a Master’s Degree program, as well as to students already enrolled at Dalarna University. These scholarships provide an excellent opportunity for outstanding students to pursue thei

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Fully Fund Your Master’s at Stockholm University: Scholarships for International Students

Fully funded

Stockholm University · Sweden

Dreaming of pursuing a master’s degree in Sweden? Stockholm University offers generous scholarship opportunities that can cover full tuition fees for top-performing international students. These scholarships are a gateway to world-class education in a leading European university, particularly for students who are required to pay tuition fees.

MASTERS

KTH Scholarship 2026 in Sweden | Study in Europe

Fully funded

KTH Royal Institute of Technology · Sweden

MASTERS

Mälardalen University Scholarship Programme

Funding varies

Mälardalen University · Sweden

The scholarship will cover 100% of the tuition fee of the programme as long as you follow the normal study plan (minimum 22.5 credits/semester, minimum 45 credits/academic year). The scholarship does not cover living expenses.

MASTERS

Nordic Scholarship Programme 2027 for Researchers

Funding varies

Institute · Sweden

• The scholarship covers travelling expenses for the least expensive fare from residential address (in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Iceland) to Uppsala and return. • The scholarship holders are provided with a desk and computer in a shared office at the Institute and free accommodation centrally located in Uppsala. • The scholarship also includes a subsistence allowance of SEK 450 per day. • Note: The scholarship does not include health care insurance or other insurances.

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Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarship for Global Professionals 2026 (Fully-funded)

Funding varies

Sweden

The Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarship for Global Professionals is an academic scholarship provided for full-time, one- or two-year, master’s studies at several universities in Sweden. The scholarship covers a wide range of study fields and over 700 of the around 1000 English-taught master’s programmes in Sweden. Through the scholarship, the Swedish Institute (SI) aim to develop a network of global leaders committed to advancing Sustainable Development Goals and drive the development of their home countries forward.

MASTERS

Swedish Institute Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded | Study in Sweden

Fully funded

Swedish Institute Scholarship · Sweden

The Swedish Institute (SI) Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship is a fully funded master’s scholarship program in Sweden for talented women. It offers high-quality education, access to modern technology, and a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. This Europe scholarship helps future female leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. If you dream of creating solutions, leading change, and making your country stronger, this is a great chance to learn, grow, and build a better future. Apply now and become a role model in STEM.

MASTERS

Swedish Institute Scholarships 2026/2027 | Fully Funded | Study in Sweden

Fully funded

Swedish Institute · Sweden

This fully funded scholarship in Europe covers full tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, and a travel grant. Students can focus on learning without worrying about money. The scholarship is available for many fields such as public health, technology, business, and governance. For students who dream to study abroad and get global education, this opportunity makes study in Europe possible in a safe and high-quality education system.

MASTERS

The Karolinska Institutet Global Master’s Scholarships

Funding varies

University · Sweden

The KI Global Master’s Scholarship only covers the tuition fee (or part of the tuition fee for programmes only partially given by Karolinska Institutet). Travel, living expenses and other costs are not covered.

MASTERS

The University of Gothenburg Axel Adler Scholarships

Funding varies

University · Sweden

Scholarships cover the tuition fee of the programme you are admitted to. It is a tuition fee waiver only; no additional financial support for living expenses or travel grants are provided.

MASTERS

University of Skövde Master’s Scholarships

Funding varies

University · Sweden

The scholarships are partial tuition fee waivers (50% of the tuition fee), which will be automatically deducted from tuition fees. The scholarship is granted for 1 academic semester, but it can be extended to subsequent academic semesters provided that the student’s study results are satisfactory. Scholars will have to finance the remainder of the tuition fee themselves and cover all their living expenses.

MASTERS

Lund University Global Scholarship

Funding varies

Lund University · Sweden

Covers 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% of tuition for a Masters at Lund.

MASTERSDeadline: Usually February, after the University Admissions round.

Uppsala University Global Scholarships

Funding varies

Uppsala University · Sweden

Tuition waiver for the first year of a Masters at Uppsala.

MASTERSDeadline: Usually 1 February.

KTH Scholarships

Funding varies

KTH Royal Institute of Technology · Sweden

Every year, a limited number of KTH Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence to students who are required to pay tuition fees and who has applied for a Master’s programme at KTH as first priority. Other KTH scholarships are also offered: • KTH One-Year Scholarship • KTH Joint Programme Scholarship • KTH India Scholarship The KTH Scholarship covers the tuition fee at KTH for the first and the second year, provided that the study results during the first year are satisfactory. The scholarship does not include living costs.

MASTERSDeadline: 15 Jan 2027 (annual)

Lund University Global Scholarship Programme

Fully funded

Lund University · Sweden

The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a selective, merit-based scholarship programme that recognizes top academic students from outside the European Union/European Economic Area (and Switzerland) who wish to apply for a Bachelor’s or Master’s Programme offered at Lund University. The scholarships may cover partial or up to the full tuition fee. Please note that scholarships are toward tuition fees only and that living costs are not covered.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 15 Jan/Feb 2026 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Guest Scholarship Programme for Post-doctoral Research in Sweden

Funding varies

Swedish Government · Sweden

[ad#contentadtext] The programme aims at strengthening and developing research relevant to capacity building and fighting poverty in programme countries. The programme provides researchers with a PhD degree with an opportunity to conduct research at Swedish universities and research institutes. Priority will be given to applicants with a PhD degree from 2009 or later. The scholarship amounts to SEK 18,000 per month. The scholarship includes one travel grant of SEK 15,000 and insurance coverage. The scholarship cannot be prolonged or extended.

PHDDeadline: 2 February 2014

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