Study Scholarships, 2016 @ Swedish Institute, Sweden

Scholarship Details: Number of scholarships: 300. Duration of the scholarship: 1 or 2 years. The scholarship is granted for one academic year (two semesters) at a time. It will be extended for programmes longer than two semesters, provided that the student has passed his/her courses/credits. The scholarship covers both tuition fees (paid directly to the Swedish university/university college by the Swedish Institute) and living expenses to the amount of SEK 9,000 per month. Scholarship also covers travel grants of onetime payment of SEK 15,000. Eligibility: Scholarship is available to the candidates who been admitted to one of the eligible master programs in Sweden. Candidate should have at least two years’ work experience. Candidate must display outstanding academic qualifications and leadership experience. How to apply: Candidates can apply through online from 1st December, 2015. Important Dates: Application period opens with a first application round: 1st – 15th December, 2015 Notification to successful candidates: 8th January, 2016 Submission of detailed application for the second selection round: 1st – 13th February, 2016 For more details, please visit: https://eng.si.se/areas-of-operation/scholarships-and-grants /the-swedish-institute-study-scholarships/siss-eligibility-criteria/