Swedish Institute Alumni Network Gambia Chapter

Congratulations to all our colleagues from the Gambia graduating tomorrow. We are all super proud of you!

Gambia Excluded From List of Eligible Countries for the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals.

It is with great concern that we learnt of the exclusion of the Gambia from the list of eligible countries for the prestigious SI scholarship for 2024/2025 academic year. Over the recent years, the SI scholarship has been a beacon of hope and opportunity for many Gambians - with many Gambians graduating at Masters level in critical disciplines needed for the economy and development of the Gambia. You will find graduates from Swedish universities through this scholarship in various sectors of the economy and within international development organizations significantly contributing towards the development and transformation of this country.

Whilst this could be due to shifts in diplomatic relations amongst other possible factors, the SI Alumni executive are in contact with the SI board to find out the rationale behind this decision and whether some specific criteria or considerations led to this outcome. We will explore avenues within our limits to advocate for the reintroduction of the Gambia into the list of eligible countries for this prestigious scholarship.

Meanwhile, we will want to advise all prospective applicants to the scholarship to hold off making any application payments given the circumstances. However this does not in any way stop self-sponsored students to carry on with their application to university admissions and also those with interest in pursuing and applying for the school scholarships that are available at various universities.

We will keep you all posted as this development unfolds.

SI Alumni Gambia Chapter Executive

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💬 "Yes, the first days can be overwhelming, everything is new, different and sometimes even weird. A simple thing like doing laundry can become a challenging situation; but if something I’ve learned in my year here it’s that one shouldn’t worry too much, eventually everything will fall into place and you will feel “home”. Just take it day by day. Step by step. Be ready to me amazed, to learn, to discover, to break all paradigms while living to the fullest."🌟

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Lamin Saidy, Mustapha Paragon Sonko, Kebba Danteh, Al-amin Kanyi, Mohammed Al Latheef Dibbasey, Musa Sissoho, Famata Colley, Maimuna Jallow, Sulayman Jallow, Ismaila Jatto, Talibo Kebbeh, Swaibou Camara

At an informal event held last evening at a local beach bar, the Swedish Institute Alumni Network Gambia Chapter bid farewell to about 10 Gambian SI Scholarship recipients. The new awardees will be travelling to Sweden in the coming days to undergo various Masters degree programs in various universities across Sweden.

The Alumni network continues to provide support to countless Gambians who are interested in pursuing Masters studies in Sweden. We remain grateful to the Swedish Institute for continually granting numerous Gambians the opportunity to study in Sweden.



Alieu Alman

7 Gambians Graduate with Masters Degree in Various Fields at Umea University in Sweden.

The 7 graduands were part of a Gambian contingent that were awarded a Swedish Institute Scholarship to undertake their various Masters degree programs in Sweden. In the coming weeks, a host of other Gambians who are beneficiaries of the scholarship are expected to graduate from other universities in Sweden. We thank the SI for contributing to the capacity development of Gambians in various fields at Masters level.

The graduands From Left to Right:

Isatou B. Jallow - MSc in Business Development and Internationalization
Fatou Saidy - MSc Public Health with Specialization in Health Economics
Lamin Jabbi - MSc Finance
Gibril Fatty - MSc Public Health With Specialization in Health Economics
Musa Darboe - MSc Business Development and Internationalization
Abdoulie Jallow - MSc Accounting
Fatima Sanneh - MSc Epidemiology

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As the application portal is open, we'd love to clear another FAQ with you all - how to write your CV 📑.

On our web page you'll find the templates you need to use to fill in your CV and other documents. ⚠ Note that applications failing to use the SI templates will be disqualified ‼️

❓ Question: Should I attach any annexes in my CV such as documents providing the outcome of my work?

👉 Our Answer: No, any additional pages will be disregarded. It is up to you to decide which parts in the CV form are relevant for your application and you can delete the parts that are not relevant for you. The maximum length of the CV is three pages.

Find the full FAQ on our website: https://si.se/en/apply/faq-scholarships-on-masters-level/