SI Scholarships for East Europe for master’s level studies in Sweden

The objective of the scholarship program is to promote democratic, economic and social development through supporting know-how and transfer of knowledge to advanced students within areas in which Sweden is at the forefront of academic research.

The SI Scholarships for East Europe for 2011/2012 are offered to the students on this list (pdf).

If your name is not on the list you have unfortunately not been offered a scholarship from the Swedish Institute.

Countries

The program is only available to citizens of the following countries: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo, Serbia.

How to apply

Information about scholarships for the academic year 2012/2013 will be published in due course. The application period for study programs starting fall semester 2012 will open in December 2011.
The deadline for the SI Scholarships for East Europe 2011 has passed.

Who is eligible?

The scholarships are intended for guest students from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Serbia for full time temporary studies in Sweden starting in fall semester. There is no age limit for scholarship holders.
You are not eligible for this scholarship if any of the following is true:

• You have already lived in Sweden for two years or more when the scholarship period is due to begin.
• You have a Swedish permanent residence permit or a work permit.
• You have a previously been awarded a Swedish Institute scholarship for Master’s level studies or research at a Swedish university. However, students who have attended the Swedish Institute Summer University may apply.
• You already hold a master's degree from a Swedish university/university college.

Scholarship benefits and period

The scholarship covers both the tuition fee (which is paid directly to the Swedish university/university college by the Swedish Institute) and living expenses to the amount of SEK 8,000 per month.
The scholarship is only awarded for programs starting in fall semester. The scholarships are usually granted for one academic year, i.e. for two semesters at a time, but will be extended for programs longer than two semesters provided that study results are satisfactory.
The scholarship is designed to cover living costs for the scholarship holder. There are no grants for family members.
The granted scholarship period cannot be altered or extended.

Travel grants

Scholarship holders within this program will receive one travel grant of SEK 5,000 in connection with the scholarship. The travel grant will be paid upon arrival in Sweden.

Insurance

Scholarship holders are insured by the Swedish State Group Insurance against illness and accident during the scholarship period. 

More information: http://www.studyinsweden.se/Scholarships/SI-scholarships/SI-Scholarships-for-East-Europe/