Scholarship
SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM
A scholarship specifically for women from selected countries in Africa and Asia to pursue master's studies in STEM fields in Sweden. It aims to promote diversity and inclusion within the STEM sector.
About this scholarship
SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM is offered by Swedish Institute at master level. The award is valued at Full tuition, living expenses, and insurance, provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition, living expenses, and insurance. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master level. Eligible study areas include Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Nationality requirements apply: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam.
Eligibility
Women from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, or Vietnam applying for master's programs in STEM.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-02-15. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master
Fields of study
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Nationality requirements
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Swedish Institute
- Award
- Full tuition, living expenses, and insurance
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master
- Fields of study
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Nationality
- Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-02-15
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20