University of Gävle Scholarship for African Students in International Social Work 2025/2026: Apply Now

About the University of Gävle Scholarship

Applications are now open for the University of Gävle Scholarship. The University of Gävle is offering scholarships for African students to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Social Work with a specialization in International Social Work. This opportunity is ideal for students passionate about contributing to their countries and regions through eco-social work, development studies, and green social work.

The Iyabo Theresa Ogionwo Memorial Foundation funds this scholarship, which covers the entire tuition fee for the Bachelor of Science in Social Work – Specialization in International Social Work. The program begins in August 2025 at the University of Gävle, Sweden.

The scholarship does not cover living expenses, so applicants must budget accordingly.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be citizens of an African country.

Demonstrate a strong interest in International Social Work, Development Studies, Eco-social Work, or Green Social Work.
Rank the program as their first priority on universityadmissions.se.
Apply to the program on universityadmissions.se

Pay the application fee and submit all supporting documents on time.

Selection Criteria

Scholarship recipients will be selected based on:

Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Social Work – Specialization in International Social Work.

Grades from upper secondary education.
A well-crafted motivation letter (guidelines provided in the scholarship application form).
Performance during an interview conducted by representatives from the University of Gävle and the Iyabo Theresa Ogionwo Memorial Foundation.

Benefits of the University of Gävle Scholarship

The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support by covering the full tuition fees required for the program. This means that all costs directly associated with your education, including classes, materials, and administrative fees, will be fully funded.

However, it is important to note that the scholarship does not include funding for living expenses while studying in Sweden. This means that students will need to budget for costs such as accommodation, food, transportation, and other personal expenses during their time abroad.

How to Apply

Step 1: Program Application

Apply for the Bachelor of Science in Social Work – Specialization in International Social Work at universityadmissions.se.

Complete the application process before deadline
- Submitting all required documents.

Step 2: Scholarship Application

Fill out the scholarship application form, ensuring your 8-digit application ID from universityadmissions.se is included.

No additional documents are required beyond those submitted for the program application.

Please note that the deadline for applications is February 15, 2025. For further details on the program and application requirements, visit the official University of Gävle Scholarship webpage by clicking the link below.

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