Pioneering Women in STEM at Karlstad University 2025

Are you passionate about shaping the future? This is your chance to gain valuable expertise, cultivate innovative ideas, and make a positive impact. We welcome women from 10 countries in Africa and Asia to apply for our fully funded scholarship, aimed at those ready to lead change, tackle global challenges, and develop lasting solutions.

Pioneering Women in STEM is a scholarship programme offered by the Swedish Institute (SI). Karlstad University is responsible for selecting scholars from applicants to its eligible master’s programmes. To be considered, you must:

Apply to an eligible master’s programme at Karlstad University via universityadmissions.se.
Meet all eligibility criteria.
Submit a scholarship application through Karlstad University.

Key dates

24 February 2025 - 14 March 2025: Application for Pioneering Women in STEM at Karlstad University is open.
27 March 2025: University Admissions announcement day.
24 April 2025: SI Scholarship announcement day.

OVERVIEW

The SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM is an academic scholarship provided for full-time, one- or two-year, master’s studies in designated programmes in Sweden.

Sweden offers a unique blend of world-class education and cutting-edge innovation, with sustainability at its core. The scholarship covers a wide range of English-taught master’s programmes focusing on one or more core areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Through the scholarship, the Swedish Institute (SI) aim to create a more diverse and equal STEM-field as well as develop a network of future global leaders that will contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and drive the development of their home countries forward.

The scholarship is open to female citizens from the eligible countries and applies to designated master’s programs starting in the autumn semester. A full list of eligible master’s programs will be published on November 1, 2024.

Below you will find more information about our requirements and instructions for applying to the Pioneering Women in STEM sholarship.

WHAT S INCLUDED

The SI scholarship Pioneering women in STEM is a competitive fully-funded scholarship that includes:

Full tuition fee coverage. The fee is paid directly by SI to your Swedish university in the beginning of each semester.
A monthly stipend of SEK 12,000 to cover your living expenses throughout the study period.
A travel grant of SEK 15,000. This is a one-time payment and does not apply for students already living in Sweden.
Membership in the SI Network for Future Global Professionals (NFGP) – a platform to help you grow professionally and build a network while in Sweden.
After your scholarship period has ended, you become a member of the SI Alumni Network. As a member, you get a unique opportunity for continued networking and professional development.

The scholarship does not…

Include an insurance. We recommend checking with your university to learn more about what insurance coverage they provide for international students.
Provide additional grants for family members.
Cover the application fee to University Admissions.
Allow changes to the study programme. We are only able to support you through the awarded master’s programme.
Allow extensions or changes to the awarded scholarship period.

ABOUT LIVING COSTS

Please note that the scholarship does not cover all expected living costs. To be able to finance your stay in Sweden and get a residence permit for studies you need to show that you have funds for the total study period the first time you apply for a residence permit. For further information contact the Swedish Migration Board.

Criteria

Country of citizenship

Female citizens of the following countries are eligable to apply to the SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam.

You must be a citizen of one of the eligible countries, however, you do not need to reside in the country at the time of the application.
If you have dual citizenship and both are eligible for SI scholarship, you should choose only one citizenship when applying for the scholarship. Applicants who use their dual citizenship to submit more than one application will have all applications disqualified.
If your country of citizenship is not listed below, we suggest that you apply for SI Scholarship for Global Professionals or look for other scholarships on Study in Sweden’s scholarship database.
You are not eligible if you have a Swedish or EU/EEA citizenship*, a Swedish permanent residence permit or a temporary work- and residence permit based on work or on family ties with a citizen of Sweden/EU/EEA country who has a temporary or permanent right of residence in Sweden or have dual citizenship in countries not listed on the DAC list of ODA recipients 2025-2026.

Eligible master’s programmes

The scholarship is available for designated master’s programmes in STEM, focusing on one or more core areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. At Karlstad University the eligible master’s programmes are:

Master in Computer Science
Master Programme in Biology: Ecology and Conservation Biology

University Admissions

Admissions to Swedish university and colleges are managed by the Swedish Council for Higher Education through their portal University Admissions. In order to be eligible for the SI scholarship you must:

Be liable to pay tuition fees to Swedish universities. Find out if you are liable for tuition fees here.
Have paid the application fee for master’s programmes on time. The payment is made to University Admissions.
Be admitted (or conditionally admitted) to one of the eligible master’s programmes on the day of admissions announcements. You can only be awarded a scholarship for the master’s programme you are admitted to in March 2025. Master’s programmes to which you are listed as a reserve cannot be considered. There are no scholarships available for late admissions.

For any questions or inquiries related to your university application, tuition fees or admittance, please contact University Admissions.

Previous degrees or residence in Sweden

In order to be eligible for the SI scholarship you must:

Not currently be enrolled in a master’s programme at a Swedish university.
Have yet to be awarded an SI scholarship or a degree from a Swedish university.
Not have resided in Sweden for more than two years before the scholarship application.

More information about The SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM is available at: https://si.se/en/apply/scholarships/pioneeringwomeninstem/

Priority

In the scholarship selection process, priority will be given to students with outstanding academic performance and a demonstrated strong commitment to pursuing their studies at Karlstad University. Additionally, preference will be given to applicants who have completed their bachelor’s degree in their home country.

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