About This Opportunity

The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) is a fully funded Master's scholarship aimed at developing future leaders who will play a key role in addressing global challenges. The scholarship targets professionals from a defined list of countries, including Ghana, who have demonstrated leadership experience and a commitment to creating positive change. SISGP scholars join an active alumni network and benefit from a structured Leadership Development Programme alongside their academic studies.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Citizen of one of SISGP's eligible countries (Ghana is included — confirm current country list at si.se)
  • Hold a Bachelor's degree and meet the specific entry requirements of your chosen Swedish Master's programme
  • At least 3,000 hours (around two years) of relevant work or organisational experience
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, such as leading teams, projects, or community initiatives
  • Admitted to a Master's programme at a Swedish higher education institution before applying for the scholarship

What You Get / Benefits

  • Full tuition fees for your Swedish Master's programme
  • Monthly living stipend
  • Travel grant to and from Sweden
  • Insurance coverage during your studies
  • Membership in the Swedish Institute's Network for Future Global Leaders, including a structured leadership development track

How to Apply

  • First secure admission to an eligible Master's programme at a Swedish university through universityadmissions.se
  • Visit si.se to confirm your country's eligibility and review the scholarship's specific criteria
  • Prepare your CV, leadership essay, and motivation letter as required by the scholarship application
  • Submit your scholarship application through the Swedish Institute's online portal
  • Scholarship decisions are typically released a few months after the application deadline, ahead of the academic year start

    • Tips

    • You must apply to and be admitted into a Swedish Master's programme first — the scholarship application is a separate, subsequent step, so plan your timeline carefully across both processes.
    • SISGP places heavy weight on demonstrated leadership. Use concrete examples — leading a team, initiative, or community project — rather than general statements about leadership potential.
    • Sweden's university application deadline (often in January) comes before the SISGP scholarship deadline (February) — make sure you don't miss the earlier university admissions window.

    ⏰ Deadline: Mid-February (Annual) — but note the Swedish university admissions deadline comes first, typically in mid-January. Start your university application early.