SI Scholarship Deadline 2027: Key Dates

The Full Timeline (2027/28 Cycle)

The SI scholarship process runs across two distinct application systems. You apply to Swedish universities through universityadmissions.se first, then — weeks later — to SI itself. Both deadlines are hard. Neither is optional.

1. 1
   16 October 2026

   University applications open

   universityadmissions.se opens the first admissions round for autumn 2027 — the round designed for international students. What to do now: research programmes. The new SI list isn't published yet, so use the 2026/27 list for direction on which fields and universities tend to qualify.

2. 2
   Mid-November 2026 (expected)

   SI releases eligible programmes list & templates

   si.se publishes the list of eligible master's programmes for this cycle, with updated templates — CV, proof of work and leadership experience, reference letter. What to do now: download templates immediately. Verify your programmes appear on the list — lists change. Begin filling in your CV and experience forms using the official format.

3. 3
   15 January 2027

   University application deadline

   Applications and rankings close at universityadmissions.se. This is the first hard deadline. If you miss it, your application is late, you are unlikely to be admitted in time, and SI will not consider you. What to do now: submit, then note your application number from your account — you'll need it for the SI portal.

4. 4
   1 February 2027

   Application fee and documents deadline

   Pay the SEK 900 University Admissions fee and upload supporting documents. Paying late makes your application late.

5. 5
   February 2027 (expected; 2026: 9 Feb)

   SI scholarship portal opens

   The SI application portal becomes available via the official programme page. What to do now: log in, review the form structure, and begin entering information. The portal becomes congested near the closing date and SI itself warns applicants not to wait for the last days.

6. 6
   About two weeks later, 14:59 CET (2026: 25 Feb)

   SI scholarship portal closes

   The portal hard-closes at 2:59 PM Central European Time. No exceptions, no extensions; applications in progress at the moment of closure are not accepted. Aim to submit at least 5 days before the close.

7. 7
   Late Feb – late Mar (2026: 25 Feb – 25 Mar)

   Screening and evaluation

   SI reviews all applications for compliance. Incomplete applications — wrong templates, missing stamps, internships counted toward work hours, more than 3 employers, unrequested extra documents — are disqualified without further evaluation. Eligible applications are scored. What to do: nothing. There is no way to amend your application after the portal closes.

8. 8
   1 April 2027

   University admissions results

   University Admissions publishes master's results (in 2026 this was 26 March). Only applicants admitted or conditionally admitted to an eligible programme on this day continue. Reserve-list or waiting-list places don't count. Don't decline or change your admission results.

9. 9
   April 2027

   Final scholarship evaluation

   SI makes its final evaluation of applicants who are admitted to an eligible programme and still eligible. SI also aims for all genders to be represented as equally as possible and for as many eligible countries as possible — without fixed quotas — while staying within budget.

10. Late April 2027 (expected; 2026: 23 Apr)

    Recipients announced

    SI publishes the recipient list on si.se and sends official offers by email within a few days (in 2026, 24–26 April). Only those offered a scholarship are notified, and SI gives no individual feedback. If selected: check your email including spam, accept by the deadline in the offer, and decline other admissions as instructed.

11. 11
    May – June 2027

    Reserve list offers

    If a selected scholar declines, reserve-list candidates may be offered the place by email. SI doesn't publish reserve rankings. What to do: keep checking email through June, plan as if you didn't receive the scholarship, but stay ready to respond quickly.

12. August 2027

    Studies begin

    The scholarship period starts with the autumn semester.

What Happens If You Miss the University Deadline

You can still submit an SI scholarship application if your university application is late — the SI portal accepts it. But here's the problem: if you're not admitted to an eligible programme on admissions results day (1 April 2027), your application is automatically ineligible — no matter how strong it is.

Missing the 15 January deadline therefore effectively ends your scholarship prospects for this cycle. There's no workaround, and there are no scholarships for late admissions. The second admissions round (opening 15 March 2027) comes too late for SI, and a reserve-list position at the university level is not sufficient.

The February Window Reality

The SI portal is open for roughly two weeks — in 2026, 9 to 25 February. That sounds like enough. It isn't, if you haven't prepared.

The recommended schedule

• 1 February 2027: all documents fully ready. Nothing pending.
• First 5 days of the window: enter all information into the portal and upload documents.
• Next 4–5 days: review every field. Check templates match. Confirm stamps are present.
• About 5 days before closing: submit. This is your target date (in 2026 terms, 20 February).
• Final days: buffer for any technical issues.
• Closing day, 14:59 CET: hard close. You should already be submitted.

Time Zone Equivalents for the Closing Deadline

The deadline is 14:59 CET, which is UTC+1 in February (before daylight saving time). Use a time zone converter such as timeanddate.com to confirm your local equivalent.

Year-Round Preparation Calendar

Strong applications aren't written in February — they're built across months. If you're starting early (for this cycle or the next), here's how to structure your preparation.

1. 1
   June – August

   Research & self-assessment

   Research eligible programmes. Honestly assess your work experience and leadership record. Identify gaps — if your work experience is thin, there's still time to take on visible projects at work. Start thinking about your development contribution narrative.

2. 2
   September

   Build your professional story

   Identify referees — two people who can speak to your leadership and professional achievements. Prepare your professional narrative: who you are, what you've built, where you're going.

3. 3
   Mid-October

   University applications open

   Check the previous year's SI eligible programme list as a guide until the new one is published. Look at old templates to understand the format, but plan to use the new ones.

4. 4
   November

   New templates released — start filling them

   Download immediately. Begin filling in your CV and work experience forms using the exact format. Verify your chosen programmes are on the eligible list.

5. 5
   December

   Contact referees & get stamps

   Request letters formally with the templates and at least 4 weeks' notice. Ask your employer(s) for official stamps. Finalise your programme choices on universityadmissions.se.

6. 6
   1–15 January

   Final polish & university deadline

   Check programme requirements, language tests, transcripts. Submit by 15 January. Note your application number.

7. 7
   16 January – portal opening

   Finalise all SI documents

   Pay the University Admissions fee by 1 February. Collect remaining stamps, confirm reference letters, finalise your motivation, and have someone you trust review the full package.

8. 8
   Portal opening day

   Enter and submit

   All documents should be ready — your job is entry and verification, not preparation. Target submission about 5 days before the close.

9. Closing day, 14:59 CET

   Hard deadline

   If you've followed this calendar, you're already submitted. If not, submit immediately — a complete imperfect application is better than no application.