Sweden Fully Funded Stockholm University Scholarships 2025‑2026

Sweden Fully Funded Stockholm University

Are you an international student dreaming of studying in Sweden? Stockholm University offers excellent opportunities for fully funded scholarships for the 2025‑2026 academic year. Below is a detailed guide to help you understand what’s available, who is eligible, and how to apply.

What Scholarships Are Offered

Stockholm University and associated Swedish institutions currently offer several scholarship schemes that cover full tuition fees (and in some cases more).

Key programmes include:

Stockholm University Scholarship Scheme
Covers the full tuition fee for a Master’s programme.
For students from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland who have to pay tuition fees.
Swedish Institute Scholarships
The Swedish Institute (SI) offers a number of fully funded scholarships. These include:
SISGP: Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals
Women in STEM scholarship.
Stockholm Trio Scholarship
For students admitted to joint Master’s programmes under the Stockholm Trio alliance (Stockholm University, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Karolinska Institutet).
Covers full tuition fees.
Scholarships in Arbitration Law (ICAL)

For the Master’s programme in International Commercial Arbitration Law.

Two scholarships (Stockholm Arbitration Scholarship and Swedish Arbitration Association Scholarship) cover tuition.

What They Cover & What They Don’t

Tuition fees: All the above scholarships that are “fully funded” cover 100% of tuition fees.

Living costs: Most of these scholarships do not cover living expenses, accommodations, books, travel or visa costs—except the Swedish Institute scholarships (some of them do include stipend/travel grant).

Travel grants, insurance etc.: These are sometimes included in the SI scholarships.
Who Is Eligible

To apply, you must typically satisfy these conditions:

Be a citizen of a country outside EU/EEA/Switzerland, and thus be liable to pay tuition fees at Stockholm University.
Be admitted to a Master’s programme in the first international admission round via universityadmissions.se.
Academic merits are very important. Sometimes preference is given to those who have Stockholm University as their first choice in the application portal.

For SI Scholarships, additional criteria may include leadership/work experience, sustainable development goals, etc.

Key Deadlines & Application Process

The first international admission round is critical—admissions must be through that to qualify for many of these scholarships.

After admissions results are out, eligible students receive an electronic application form via the email address they used in the application system.

Scholarship results are typically announced by end of April.

For SI scholarships (Global Professionals etc.), there is usually a separate application process (forms, leadership/work evidence, etc.) after being admitted.
Tips to Improve Your Chances

Choose Stockholm University as your first choice in the application portal (if you’re serious about this scholarship). Stockholm University

Ensure that your academic records are excellent. A strong GPA/transcripts make a big difference.

Highlight any leadership, community involvement or work/internship experiences—particularly for SI scholarships.

Start early: prepare all documents (transcripts, recommendation letters, motivation statement etc.) ahead of the admissions deadline.

Be thorough in your scholarship application: follow the instructions closely when you receive the scholarship form. Missing details can cost your chance.
What to Watch Out For

Living cost: Even if tuition is covered, Sweden (especially Stockholm) is expensive. Scholarships not covering living costs mean you’ll need to budget or find additional sources.

Residence permit requirements: To live in Sweden legally as a student, you may be required to show proof of sufficient funds (for living costs). Having tuition paid doesn’t remove that requirement.

Competition: These scholarships are competitive. Many applicants compete for limited slots.

Eligibility changes: Rules, deadlines, amounts can change from year to year—always check official Stockholm University & Swedish Institute pages.

Event	Approximate Date
Application for Master’s programme (first international round)	Autumn 2025 (often in the fall)
Admissions decisions announced	Early 2026
Scholarship applications open (for SU scheme and SI)	After admissions results (usually early in the year)
Scholarship results announced	End of April 2026
Start of studies	Autumn 2026

Where to Check Official Info

Stockholm University’s Scholarships page Stockholm University

Swedish Institute website for SISGP and Women in STEM scholarships.

UniversityAdmissions.se (the centralized admission portal for Swedish universities) Stockholm University