The Embassy of Sweden in Pretoria is promoting studies in Sweden and scholarship opportunities. Each year the Swedish government, through the Swedish Institute (Si), allocates 10 scholarships for full time South African master students in Sweden (other nationalities are able to apply through other scholarship programmes). We would be very happy if you could distribute the below information at your university and to any identified talented students who might be interested. We also have information brochures which we would be happy to send to you for further distribution.  If so, please forward us the physical address as well as a contact person.

 

The online application to Swedish universities is now open and will close on 15 January 2018 for studies staring in August/September 2018.  The application for the scholarship will be open between 2-9 February 2018.

 

 

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Swedish Institute Study Scholarships (SISS) for South Africa for studies in 2018

 

Are you a talented and ambitious citizen of South Africa and want to study for a master’s degree in Sweden on a fully-funded scholarship?

 

Up to 10 scholarships will be awarded to South African citizens attending master’s studies starting in the autumn semester (August) 2018. (Citizens of other countries than South Africa cannot apply to SISS for South Africa, but may apply to other SI scholarship programmes, see more on www.si.se ).

 

The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships (SISS) for South Africa aims at diversity and gender equality among scholarship holders. We welcome applicants regardless of age or religious beliefs.

 

Priority will be given to applicants who have completed bachelor’s with honours or equivalent from a South African university, and choosing study programmes with an emphasis on one of the following subject areas: Computer science and IT, Design (industrial design, architecture, urban/regional planning), Engineering, Environmental technology/Sustainable development, Gender studies, Nanotechnology, or Public health.

 

Work and leadership experience is not a requirement for citizens of South Africa who apply within SISS for South Africa. However, it will be a merit if you have work and leadership experience.

                     

The scholarship covers

– Tuition fees

– Living expenses of SEK 9,000/month

– Travel grant of SEK 15,000 *

– Insurance against illness and accident

– Membership of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders (NFGL) – a platform to grow your network and experience, while in Sweden

– Membership of the SI Alumni Network after your scholarship period – a platform for further professional development and to stay in touch

* 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.

 

Eligible programmes

About 550 master’s programmes taught in English will be eligible for SISS for South Africa. A full list of eligible master’s programmes for the academic year 2018/2019 will be published on the Swedish Institute’s website from 1 December 2017.

 

The application process

1.To begin with, apply for up to four master’s programmes at www.universityadmissions.se  between 16 October 2017 – 15 January 2018.

2.Then apply for an SI scholarship between 2-9 February 2018, on https://si.se/en/apply/scholarships/siss-south-africa/  

 

For students needing financial assistance for the university admission application fee (SEK 900, approx. R 1500), there is an opportunity to apply to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). More information on this will be published in due time on the Swedish Institute website under the South Africa programme.

 

For more information about studies in Sweden, please visit www.studyinsweden.se  

 

If you have an queries please contact the Embassy as per details below.

 

Helena Zoergel Pietersen

Promotion Officer

 

Embassy of Sweden, 1166 Park Street                       Phone: +27 12 426 64 52

iParioli Complex, Hatfield                                        Fax:     +27 12 426 64 64 

P.O Box 13477, Hatfield, 0028                                

E-mail: helena.pietersen@gov.se