Brief Summary
This video provides detailed information about the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals in Sweden, focusing on eligibility criteria, application process, key dates, and required documents. It emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation, including enhancing listening, reading, and investing skills, and understanding the two-way application process involving both university admission and scholarship application.
- The scholarship is exclusively for Master's applicants from 33 specific countries, including Ethiopia.
- Applicants must first apply to Swedish universities for a Master's program and then apply for the SI scholarship.
- The scholarship covers full tuition fees, monthly allowance, and travel expenses, but does not include family allowances.
Introduction to the SI Scholarship
The video introduces the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals, a scholarship offered in Sweden. The presenter references previous videos detailing the scholarship's requirements and application process. This year's video aims to provide updated information for interested applicants, emphasizing the importance of watching the video in its entirety to determine eligibility and understand the application process.
Addressing Common Questions and Necessary Skills
The presenter addresses Ethiopian viewers, urging them to watch the full video before asking questions already covered. She highlights the importance of developing skills such as listening, reading, and patience for successful scholarship applications. These skills are crucial for understanding requirements, accepting potential failures, and competing with other applicants.
Eligibility Criteria: Masters Applicants and Specific Countries
The SI Scholarship is exclusively for Master's applicants from 33 specific countries, including Ethiopia. The scholarship does not prevent those who already have a Master's degree from applying for another Master's program. The presenter directs viewers to a link to check the list of eligible countries.
Fields of Study and Scholarship Structure
The scholarship covers a wide range of courses, including governance, public administration, entrepreneurship, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The specific list of courses will be released in the future. The SI scholarship operates as a two-way scholarship, requiring applicants to apply to both the university and the scholarship program separately, each with its own deadlines and requirements.
Application Timeline and Key Dates
The application process involves applying to a Swedish Master's program between October 16, 2025, and January 15, 2026. The list of courses eligible for SI scholarship funding will be released in mid-November. The SI Scholarship application portal will then open for two weeks in February 2026. Admission announcements will be released in March, followed by the SI scholarship announcement in April 2026.
Scholarship Coverage and Benefits
The scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides monthly pocket money and travel expenses. It also includes membership in the SI Network after graduation, offering alumni opportunities. However, the scholarship does not cover insurance or family allowances. Applicants are responsible for paying the university application fee.
Key Application Criteria
The four main criteria for the scholarship are citizenship (being from one of the eligible countries), university admission, eligibility for the Master's program, and relevant work experience. The Master's program must be one of the courses sponsored by the SI Scholarship, with the list to be published in mid-November 2025.
Work Experience Requirements for Ethiopian Applicants
Ethiopian applicants need 3,000 hours of work experience by February 26, which can include internships, externships, paid positions, or freelance work. This experience should be documented and can be accumulated from at least three different jobs or employers since graduation.
Application Process and University Admissions
The application process involves applying to the university first and securing admission before applying for the scholarship. The presenter emphasizes the importance of checking country-specific requirements, such as English language proficiency, and provides guidance on document submission for Ethiopian applicants.
Applying to Multiple Programs and Document Submission
Applicants can apply for up to four programs with one application fee, but must prepare separate documents for each course due to varying requirements. While some documents like transcripts and certificates only need to be submitted once, others, such as motivation letters and research proposals, should be tailored for each program.
Navigating the Scholarship Website and Finding Country-Specific Information
The presenter guides viewers on how to find the correct website for the scholarship by searching for "Zwewi Institute of Scholarship Professionals" on Google. She emphasizes the importance of reading all the information provided on the website and demonstrates how to find country-specific instructions for Ethiopian applicants, including details on general entry requirements, English requirements, and document translation.
Specific Requirements for Ethiopian Applicants: Education and English Proficiency
Ethiopian applicants must have completed their bachelor's degree at an approved university, with transcripts and diplomas verified by the Ministry of Education or HEQA. Notably, applicants with a bachelor's degree from a recognized Ethiopian university where the medium of instruction is English are exempt from providing additional English language proficiency certificates.
Document Submission and Official Transcripts
Applicants must submit official certificates and transcripts. The presenter clarifies that universities are responsible for sending official transcripts directly to the University of Sudan upon request, with applicants covering any associated fees. The date on the transcript should match the graduation date.
Additional Required Documents and Special Instructions
Besides the standard documents, applicants need to provide a passport. The presenter reiterates that documents do not need to be translated if they are originally in English. She provides specific instructions for sending official transcripts from the applicant's university to the University of Sudan, recommending the use of the provided email address for electronic submissions.
Conclusion and Call to Action
The presenter encourages viewers to read the provided information carefully and to seek additional information from various sources to enhance their understanding of the scholarship. She concludes by expressing her willingness to create a second video detailing the step-by-step application process, depending on viewer interest and feedback in the comment section.
