The Pioneering Women in STEM scholarship supports women who want to lead innovation, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to more inclusive and sustainable societies. The Swedish Institute awards academic scholarships for master’s studies in Sweden to women in Africa and Asia who wants to study in the field of STEM. The scholarship supports full-time, one- or two-year master’s studies at Swedish universities across a range of English-taught programmes focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
You’ll also become part of the SI Network for Global Professionals, a platform for collaboration, learning, and lifelong connection with fellow leaders from around the world. Be the seed for your country’s future growth. The journey starts in Sweden.
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To apply for the scholarship you must be a female citizen of one of the 10 eligible countries listed below.
Female citizens of the following countries are eligible to apply for Pioneering Women in STEM:
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia,Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam.
Benefits of the Scholarship Program
The SI scholarship Pioneering women in STEM is a competitive fully-funded scholarship that includes:
- Full tuition coverage for the awarded master’s programme, paid directly to the Swedish university
- Monthly allowance: SEK 12,000 for living expenses
- Travel grant: SEK 15,000 (one-time payment, not applicable for students already in Sweden)
- Professional networking: Access to SI Network for Global Professionals (NFGP) and Sweden Alumni Network
Name of Organizer
Swedish Institute (SI)
Requirements / Eligibility Criteria
The scholarship is open for applications once every year, for master’s studies beginning in the autumn semester. To apply, you must:
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- Be a female citizen of one of the 10 eligible countries in Africa and Asia.
- Apply to a STEM-related master’s programme eligible for the Pioneering Women in STEM scholarship.
- Be liable to pay tuition fees at University Admissions.
- Have documented work and leadership experience.
- Not have previously received an SI scholarship for studies or hold a Swedish degree.
- Read the full call for applications and prepare your documents in advance.
Deadline
15th January,2026.
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Apply for the Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2026, a fully funded opportunity for female STEM leaders from Africa and Asia to pursue master’s studies in Sweden. Covers tuition, living allowance, travel, and networking opportunities.
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