“Her innovation. Our future” – three pioneering women have chosen SLU

The Swedish Institute (SI) scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM is aimed at women from selected countries in Africa and Asia who want to pursue master’s studies in STEM fields in Sweden. The initiative is based on the idea that greater diversity contributes to innovation and strengthens the ability to address complex societal challenges.

Applicants are selected not only on their academic ambitions. They are also required to demonstrate professional and leadership experience and to show how their studies can contribute to sustainable development in their home country and region.

This year, three scholarship recipients have chosen SLU for their master’s studies. The students come from Nigeria, Indonesia and Vietnam, three of the ten countries whose citizens are eligible for the scholarship.

The scholars bring valuable international perspectives to SLU and will develop knowledge to help tackle global sustainability challenges.

Meet the recipients

Daniella Anyang, Nigeria
Daniella studies the master’s programme in Animal Science at SLU.

Daniella is a climate-smart farming specialist passionate about building a sustainable food system. She is the founder of Farm Brain – a web-based platform that connects smallholder farmers in Nigeria to trusted agronomists and veterinarians through a chat. Daniella is committed to advancing research and practices in animal welfare, emerging climate technologies, and long-term food security.

Alfa Putri Latifa, Indonesia
Alfa studies the master’s programme in Animal Science at SLU

Alfa is passionate about developing sustainable breeding programmes that integrate molecular genetics to improve animal health and welfare, and to maintain genetic diversity in livestock.

Ngoc Linh Bui, Vietnam
Linh studies the master’s programme in Environmental Communication and management at SLU.

Linh has researched green transition policies for Vietnam’s private sector and led climate communication projects. She joines the master’s programme in Environmental Communication and Management at SLU, aiming to advance as an environmental consultant.

Her innovation. Our future.

The Swedish Institute offers Pioneering Women in STEM scholarships for full-time, one- or two-year English-taught master’s programmes in science, technology, engineering and mathematics at Swedish universities. For the 2026/27 academic year, women who are citizens of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, the Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam are eligible to apply, provided they also fulfil the programme's other requirements.

At the heart of the programme is a simple but powerful belief: Her innovation. Our future. By supporting these scholars, SI aims to foster a more diverse STEM field and build a global network of future leaders contributing to the UN 2030 Agenda and progress in their home countries.

More information: Pioneering Women in STEM scholarship, Swedish Institute