Jönköping University (JU) offers a limited number of scholarships to students who pay tuition fees, fulfill the scholarship requirements, and are assessed as being able to complete their studies adequately.
Application Deadline:
- 2nd May 2027
Tell Me About The Award:
The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) is a fully funded scholarship that supports outstanding international professionals who demonstrate leadership, work experience, and a commitment to sustainable development. SISGP funds full-time master’s studies in Sweden, including tuition and living expenses.
At Jönköping University (JU), applicants can apply for SISGP after securing admission into an eligible master’s programme. JU also offers its own institutional scholarships covering 30% of tuition fees, awarded based on academic merit.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Eligible JU Master’s Programs for SISGP:
Business & Economics
- Applied Economics and Data Analysis
- Digital Business and AI Management
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Finance
- Leading Change
- Organizations and People
- Strategic Supply Chain Management
Engineering
- AI Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- User Experience Design
- Sustainable Building Information Management
Global Studies
- Global Studies: Sustainable Societies and Social Change (One-Year)
- Global Studies: Sustainable Societies and Social Change (Two-Year)
Type:
- SISGP: Fully funded master’s scholarship
- JU Scholarship: Partial tuition scholarship (30%)
Who Can Apply?
For SISGP:
Applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an eligible partner country (e.g., Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, and others listed by SI).
- Have at least 3,000 hours of documented work experience.
- Demonstrate proven leadership experience (employment or civil society).
- Apply to an eligible JU master’s program by 15 January 2026.
- Not have resided in Sweden previously for long periods.
For Jönköping University Scholarship:
Applicants must:
- Be a citizen of a non-EU/EEA country required to pay tuition fees.
- Apply to a JU program as first choice on Universityadmissions.se or via JU Direct Application.
- Submit a complete scholarship application by 2 May 2027.
- Not already hold a scholarship from partner organizations (e.g., FIDERH, FUNED, COLFUTURO).
How are Applicants Selected?
SISGP Selection Criteria:
- Academic excellence
- Strength of motivation statement
- Leadership background
- Work experience quality & relevance
- Alignment with Swedish development priorities
JU Scholarship Selection:
- Academic merit
- Strength of recommendation letters
- Quality of personal statement
- Ability to complete studies successfully
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- SISGP: Citizens of eligible partner countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.
- JU Scholarship: Any non-EU/EEA national who pays tuition fees.
Where will the Award be Taken?
- All studies are taken at Jönköping University, Sweden.
How Many Awards?
- SISGP: Number varies annually; highly competitive.
- JU Scholarship: Limited number of partial scholarships available yearly.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
SISGP Benefits:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly living allowance
- Travel grant
- Insurance
- Network membership in the SI Alumni Network
- Leadership development & cultural exchange opportunities
JU Scholarship Benefits:
- Covers 30% of tuition fees
- Applies to bachelor and master programs
- Based strictly on academic performance
How Long Will the Award Last?
- SISGP: Duration of the full master’s program (1 or 2 years)
- JU Scholarship: Duration of the entire JU program, subject to satisfactory academic progress
How to Apply:
- Find a programme on JU’s website.
- Check eligibility (programme-specific + country-specific requirements).
- Apply online via JU Direct Application (16 Oct 2026 – 2 May 2027).
- Upload documents (diploma, transcripts, proof of English, passport, motivation letter).
- Pay application fee (900 SEK for non-EU/EEA/Swiss applicants).
- Await processing and possible interview.
- If admitted, accept the offer via email and pay tuition invoice within 3–5 weeks.
