For Studies in Sweden

As an American student eager to pursue studies in the Sweden, there are many scholarships that may be applicable to you. Therefore, SIREUS has summarized relevant scholarship information for American students, and this information can be found below.

Funding from Organizations & Foundations

American Scandinavian Foundation 

This is a foundation that offers awards to Americans and Scandinavians who want to pursue graduate and postgraduate studies, and research in each other's countries. For Americans the deadline is in November, and for Scandinavians the deadline is in April. 

Educations.com 

This organization offers a master’s degree scholarship for studies at a European university or graduate school. The application is open for students from any country and the application deadline is in May. 

Familjen Jacobssons stiftelse 

This is a foundation that provides two types of scholarships, one for entrepreneurs and another one for research projects. To apply to the former, you need to operate in Sweden, and to the letter, you need to be connected to a Swedish university. The deadline for applications is in July.

Fulbright US Student Program

This is a program that primarily offers scholarships to American students who want to pursue graduate studies, conduct research, or teach English abroad. However, there is a possibility to apply as a non-US citizen as well. The application period is between February and September.

Rotary international 

The foundation offers two types of scholarships. On a local level, their clubs and districts offer funding for secondary, undergraduate, and graduate students in all fields of study, and on an international level the rotary foundation offers scholarships to graduates and professionals within the peace and development field.  

SIREUS Swedish Affiliated Universities
SIREUS' Swedish affiliated Universities offer various scholarships for American students looking to pursue studies in Sweden.

Blekinge Institute of Technology

BTH scholarship programme for prospective students is available for citizens from non-EU/EEA countries who are required to pay tuition fees for Swedish university education. Students can only apply for this scholarship before commencing a programme. Applicants to distance education at BTH are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Chalmers scholarships 

Chalmers offers various scholarships for people all over the world, but mainly when entering a master's program. There are some scholarships aimed for all non-EU/EEA citizens, but one specific scholarship is aimed only for students with US citizenship, where 100% of the tuition is covered. 

Jönköping University

Jönköping University has a scholarship for all non-EU/EEA citizens that offers to pay 30% of the tuition. More specifically for US citizens, there are a few scholarships to apply for with a smaller about of money being offered. 

Karlstad University 

Karlstad University offers scholarships for international students, one of which is the Karlstad University Global Scholarship. This scholarship is aimed at students from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees. It can cover 25%, 50%, 75%, or up to 100% of the tuition fees but does not include living costs. 

Linköping University 

Linköping University offers scholarships for US citizens who want to study in Sweden, including the Swedish Institute Study Scholarships and the Fulbright Scholarship. There are also scholarships available for students in specific fields, such as the Volvo Group Scholarship for automotive engineering. 

Linnaeus University 

Linnaeus University offers scholarships to international students, but currently there are no specific scholarships for US citizens. They recommend US students to look for external funding opportunities such as Fulbright scholarships or scholarships from other organizations, as well as funding sources from their home universities or local government agencies. 

Mid Sweden University 

Mid Sweden University provides scholarships for US citizens pursuing a master's degree. The scholarship covers tuition fees and a monthly allowance for up to two years. Eligible applicants are US citizens with a bachelor's degree, admitted to a Mid Sweden University master's program and can demonstrate academic excellence. 

Stockholm University 

Stockholm University offers scholarships to US citizens, including undergraduate and graduate scholarships, research scholarships, and travel grants. To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be enrolled full-time. Selection criteria include academic achievement, leadership skills, and a strong desire to study in Sweden. 

University of Skövde

The University of Skövde offers a number of scholarships for qualified students who will attend an international master's programme at the University and who are required to pay tuition fees. There are also scholarships and grants for students currently studying at the University of Skövde.

University West 

University West offers scholarships for international students. One such opportunity is the University West Scholarship, which provides a 25% tuition fee waiver for the entire duration of a master's program, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress.