Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2026

The Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2026 provides full scholarship support for women in Africa and Asia who wish to pursue master's studies in STEM at Swedish universities. The scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, travel grants, and network opportunities, with selection based on leadership potential and commitment to societal impact. It is a competitive, fully-funded programme available for master’s programmes beginning in the autumn semester.

Full tuition coverage, monthly living allowance, travel grant, and membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals; continued networking opportunities after the scholarship via alumni networks.

Open to female citizens of eligible African and Asian countries who apply to a STEM-related master’s programme eligible for the scholarship, and who meet the tuition-fee liability requirement and leadership/work experience criteria.

Visit the Swedish Institute scholarship page and apply to a qualifying STEM master’s programme in Sweden; follow the call for applications and prepare required documents in advance.