Swedish Institute Scholarship 2026 for Indian Students: SI Guide

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Swedish Institute Scholarship 2026 for Indian Students – SI Study Scholarships Guide
Swedish Institute Scholarship Components 2026
SI Scholarship Eligibility for Indian Students
Top Swedish Universities Accepting SI Scholarship Students
SI Scholarship Selection Criteria and Points System
SI Scholarship Application Timeline 2026-27

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Swedish Institute Scholarship 2026 for Indian Students – SI Study Scholarships Guide

📅 Updated April 2026 — All fees, scholarships and admission requirements verified for 2026–27 intake.

SEK 11,000/mo

Monthly stipend (~78,000 INR)

Full Tuition

100% tuition covered

Travel Grant

SEK 15,000 one-time

Leadership Focus

For future global leaders

The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships (SISS) are among the most generous and prestigious scholarships available for Indian students to study Masters degrees in Sweden. Offering full tuition, a monthly stipend of SEK 11,000 (~78,000 INR), travel grant, and insurance, these scholarships are awarded to candidates with strong leadership potential and academic excellence. Sweden is home to world-class universities like Karolinska Institutet, KTH, and Lund University.

Swedish Institute Scholarship Components 2026

Component	Amount (SEK)	Amount (INR)
Monthly stipend	SEK 11,000/mo	~78,000 INR/mo
Annual stipend total	SEK 132,000/yr	~9.4 L INR/yr
Travel grant (one-time)	SEK 15,000	~1.07 L INR
Tuition fee	100% covered	0 to pay
Insurance	Covered	Included

SI Scholarship Eligibility for Indian Students

Citizenship: Indian citizens are eligible (India is on the eligible countries list)
Degree: Applied for a Masters programme at a Swedish university (must have admission first)
Work experience: Minimum 3,000 hours (~2 years full-time) of work or voluntary experience
Leadership: Demonstrated leadership experience in work, NGO, student bodies, or community
English: IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent (required for Swedish university admission)
No current residence: Cannot be resident in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, or Norway

Top Swedish Universities Accepting SI Scholarship Students

University	City	QS Rank	Top Programmes
KTH Royal Institute of Technology	Stockholm	#98 world	Engineering, CS, Sustainable Energy
Lund University	Lund	#68 world	Engineering, Medicine, Social Science
Uppsala University	Uppsala	#108 world	Medicine, Natural Sciences, Humanities
Stockholm University	Stockholm	Top 201	Social Sciences, Economics, Law
Gothenburg University	Gothenburg	Top 201	Business, Natural Sciences, Arts
Chalmers University	Gothenburg	Top 201-250	Engineering, IT, Architecture
Karolinska Institutet	Stockholm	#17 Medicine	Medicine, Dentistry (not covered by SI)

SI Scholarship Selection Criteria and Points System

The Swedish Institute uses a points-based system assessing candidates on:

Academic qualifications: Degree, grades, field of study
Professional experience: Work, internships, research
Leadership experience: Leadership roles in any context
Contribution to development: How your studies will benefit India and global sustainability
Relevance to UN SDGs: Connection to Sustainable Development Goals is highly valued

SI Scholarship Application Timeline 2026-27

Step	Date	Action
Apply to Swedish university	Oct 2025 – Jan 15, 2026	Apply via universityadmissions.se
Apply for SI Scholarship	Feb 1-10, 2026	Apply via si.se/en after university application
Shortlisting	Feb-Mar 2026	SI reviews applications
Results announced	May 2026	Email notification
Course start	Aug/Sept 2026	Begin Masters in Sweden

Sweden is part of the broader Nordic study ecosystem. Compare your options with our guide on Switzerland scholarships and the DAAD Germany scholarship.

Is India eligible for the Swedish Institute Scholarship?

Yes. India is listed as an eligible country for the Swedish Institute Study Scholarships. Indian students must have applied to a Masters programme at a Swedish university and demonstrate leadership experience.

What is the Swedish Institute Scholarship amount in Indian rupees?

The monthly stipend is SEK 11,000 (~78,000 INR per month). With full tuition coverage and travel grant of SEK 15,000 (~1.07 lakh INR), the total annual scholarship value is approximately 10-11 lakh INR.

Do I need work experience for the Swedish Institute Scholarship?

Yes. SI Scholarship requires a minimum of 3,000 hours of documented work or voluntary experience (approximately 2 years full-time). This is a strict requirement – fresh graduates without this experience are not eligible.

When is the Swedish Institute Scholarship deadline for 2026?

Applications typically open February 1 and close February 10 (only 10 days). You must first submit your Swedish university application by January 15 before applying for the scholarship.

What IELTS score do I need for Swedish universities?

Most Swedish universities require IELTS 6.5 overall for Masters admission. Top universities like KTH and Lund may require 7.0 for competitive programmes. TOEFL iBT 90+ is also accepted.

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