Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2026 (Fully-funded) – Opportunity Desk
Deadline: January 15, 2026 (for Masters Programme Application)
Are you ready to use your STEM expertise to drive societal change? The Pioneering Women in STEM scholarship supports women who want to lead innovation, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to more inclusive and sustainable societies. The Swedish Institute awards academic scholarships for master’s studies in Sweden to women in Africa and Asia who wants to study in the field of STEM. Apply for the Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2026.
Sweden believes that diversity drives innovation and that complex challenges require sustainable solutions. Through this scholarship, they support women who are ready to shape the future of STEM and strengthen their communities through knowledge, leadership and action. The scholarship supports full-time, one- or two-year master’s studies at Swedish universities across a range of English-taught programmes focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
You’ll also become part of the SI Network for Global Professionals, a platform for collaboration, learning, and lifelong connection with fellow leaders from around the world.
Scholarship
The SI scholarship Pioneering women in STEM is a competitive fully-funded scholarship that includes:
Eligibility
The scholarship is open for applications once every year, for master’s studies beginning in the autumn semester. To apply, you must:
Application
Click here to apply for the Master’s Programme
For more information, visit Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM.
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