• Individual advanced university level courses (not introductory or intermediate courses), or
• The middle or concluding portion of the studies required for a PhD degree, with the studies begun outside of Sweden, or
• Post-doctoral research or studies for holders of a PhD degree.

You are not eligible for this scholarship if any of the following are true:

• You are not eligible if you will have lived in Sweden for two or more years when the scholarship period is due to begin.
• You are not eligible if you have a Swedish permanent residence permit.
• You are not eligible if you have a Swedish work permit and you are not an EU citizen.

There is no age limit for scholarship holders. You do, however, need to be fluent in English. You may apply even if you are already studying in Sweden, provided you meet the above criteria.

How do I apply?
You are responsible for first making contact with a Swedish university or university college. Typically, contact is established via yourself, your professor or an academic advisor at your home university. Before you apply for the scholarship, you need to make sure that the institution you intend to study at is willing to accept you. Then, you need to collect these documents:

• A letter of invitation from the Swedish host institution written by a professor or academic supervisor stating that you are accepted as a student or researcher for a specified period of time. 
• A concise description written by you of your intended subject and purpose of study or research.
• A curriculum vitae or résumé outlining your previous studies, degrees and knowledge of English.
• Two letters of recommendation by professors or academic supervisors.
• A completed application form. Be careful: There are three different scholarship programmes, listed below. You need to choose the application form for the programme best suited to you. You may only apply for a scholarship from one programme. Forms and details can be downloaded at the bottom of this page, or you can request that forms be sent to you via regular mail (contact information also at the bottom of the page). 

Send the above documents to the Swedish Institute, Box 7434, SE-103 91, Stockholm, Sweden. Application deadlines depend on the particular scholarship programme you are applying to. Do not send these documents to the school you intend to study at. If you do, they will not be processed.

You will be informed in May or early June whether you have been selected for a scholarship.

Study period
The maximum scholarship period is two to three academic years, but they are usually granted for one academic year (nine months) at a time. They can also be awarded for study periods of shorter duration. The scholarships are intended to finance a temporary stay in Sweden.

Fields of study
Scholarships are granted for studies in all subjects. There are no scholarships available for basic, introductory or intermediate courses.

Scholarship benefits
At present the scholarship amounts to SEK 8,000 per month for graduate and research students and SEK 12,000 for holders of a PhD degree. This sum of money is designed to cover the living expenses for one person only. There are no grants of any kind for family members. The scholarship holder is insured by the Swedish Institute against illness and accident during the scholarship period.
 
Distribution of scholarships
SI administers scholarships for several different programmes, reflecting the priorities and mandates of various funding sources:

• Guest Scholarship Programme
  Scholarships within this programme are distributed in international competition among candidates from all over the world. (Students from the Nordic countries - Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway - are not eligible.) Scholarships are granted within all subjects. There are no national quotas. SI distributes these scholarships as evenly as possible among candidates from different geographic regions.
  
  Recipients from developing countries can also apply for a partial travel grant.
  
  Deadline for applications for the 2006-2007 academic year is 15 January 2006.
  
  
• The Visby Programme
  The Visby programme is open to students and researchers from Belarus, Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the following parts of Russia: the cities of St Petersburg and Moscow and the provinces of Kaliningrad, Pskov, Novgorod, Leningrad, Moscow, Arkhangelsk, Murmansk and the Republics of Karelia and Komi. The majority of scholarships is given to citizens from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. The main objective of this programme is to strengthen cooperation in the field of education. Scholarships are granted within all subjects. The scholarships are also available for practical work that constitutes part of the studies.
  
  Recipients also receive a travel grant.
  
  Deadline for applications for the 2006-2007 academic year is 1 March 2006.
  Download the application form
  
  
• The Swedish-Turkish Programme for European Studies
  This is a programme for citizens of Turkey, where priority is given to applicants within the field of European Studies. The programme is financed by the Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul.
  
  Recipients also receive a travel grant.
  
  You may apply at any time. There are no deadlines.
  Download the application form

You can also request application forms by mail at:

Swedish Institute
Box 7434
SE 103 91 Stockholm
Sweden

or email us at . We are unable to respond to questions concerning your progress in the application process.

Source: www.sweden.se 

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