SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDY IN SWEDEN 2021 |

This video shares how to Apply for the Swedish Institute Scholarships for South African Students to study for free in 2021.

Overview
We grant scholarships to a large number of master’s programmes starting in the autumn semester 2021. Check the list of master’s programmes that are eligible for SI Scholarships for South Africa (SISSA) for the academic year 2021/2022 which will be published here by the middle of November 2020. To begin with, apply for a master’s programme at University Admissions, between 16 October 2020 – 15 January 2021.
Apply for an SI scholarship between 8 – 18 February 2021, follow the instructions below.
Up to 10 scholarships will be awarded to South African citizens attending master’s degree studies starting in the autumn semester 2021.

Note: The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is offering support in the form of payment of the SEK 900 for the Swedish university application fee to a maximum of 15 individuals. Applications for this must be submitted to DHET on the requisite form. If approved, this fee will be paid directly to University Admissions Sweden.

What's included
The scholarship covers
Tuition fees: pay directly to the Swedish university by SI
Living expenses of SEK 10,000/month
Travel grant of SEK 15,000 *
Insurance against illness and accident

*The travel grant is a one-time payment for the entire scholarship period. The grant is not applicable to students already living in Sweden.

The scholarship does not cover
Additional grants for family members.
Application fee to University Admissions.
Scholarship period
The scholarship is intended for full-time one-year or two-year master’s programmes and is only awarded for programmes starting in the autumn semester. The tuition fee will be paid directly to the Swedish universities in the beginning of each semester. The stipend for living expenses is paid monthly during the scholarship period.

The scholarship period cannot be changed or extended beyond the awarded scholarship period, nor can the scholarship be transferred to a study programme other than the awarded master’s programme

Criteria
Country of citizenship
Only citizens of South Africa are eligible for SISSA.

Read more about country of citizenship

Master’s programmes
The master's studies must be eligible for SI scholarships. We give greatest priority to certain subject areas.

Read more about the eligible master’s programmes

University admissions
You must be liable to pay tuition fees to Swedish universities, followed the steps of University Admissions, and be admitted to one of the eligible master’s programmes by 9 April 2021.

Read more about our criteria regarding University Admissions

Other eligibility criteria
There are also conditions regarding dual citizenships, previous residence and studies in Sweden, and more.

Read more about other eligibility criteria

Who we are looking for
The Swedish Institute Scholarships for South Africa (SISSA) programme is part of the Swedish government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders who will contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It is funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Sweden and administered by the Swedish Institute (SI). The programme offers a unique opportunity for future leaders to develop professionally and academically, to experience Swedish society and culture, and to build a long-lasting relationship with Sweden and with each other. SISSA is a special initiative in connection with the Binational Commission agreement between Sweden and South Africa.

The goal is to enable the scholarship holders to play an active role in the positive development of the societies in which they live. Ideal candidates are ambitious young professionals with academic qualifications, demonstrated leadership experience, ambition to make a difference by working with issues which contribute to a just and sustainable development in their country in a long term perspective, and a clear idea of how a study programme in Sweden would benefit their country.

Priority will be given to applicants who
have completed bachelor’s with honours or equivalent from a South African university,
have demonstrated work and leadership experience, and
choosing study programmes with an emphasis on one of the following subject areas (listed in alphabetical order, no priority or ranking is implied):
Computer science and IT
Design (industrial design, architecture, urban/regional planning)
Engineering
Environmental technology/Sustainable development
Gender studies
Nanotechnology
Public health
We recommend that you also look for other scholarship opportunities from your government, from organisations in your country, or from Swedish