Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are fully funded and open to international students. The scholarship allows for research and master’s level programs in all subjects taught at Swiss universities and offered by the Swiss government. The scholarship deadline is September-December.
Every year, the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to encourage international exchange and research collaboration between Switzerland and more than 180 other countries. The Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) selects the recipients.
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Benefits
- Â Completely free scholarship for international students pursuing postgraduate degrees in Switzerland.
- Â Fully covers tuition fees.
- Â Offers free accommodation.
- Â Monthly stipend included.
- Â Airfare tickets from home country to Switzerland and back after degree completion.
- Â Comprehensive health insurance is offered.
- Â Housing allowance is granted
- Â Dedicated research funds are provided.
These scholarships are open to international students of any nationality.
Qualifications for Eligibility
Applications are subject to preliminary selection by national authorities and/or Swiss diplomatic representation. The Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) reviews the short-listed applications and makes the final decision.
The FCS assesses scholarship applications using three criteria:
- Profile of the candidate
- Quality of research project or artistic work
- Synergies and opportunities for future research collaboration
The FCS consists of professors from Swiss public universities. Scholarships are awarded based on academic and scientific excellence.
Application Process.
Select your country of origin according to your passport. Find out about the types of scholarships available, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines for your country. For more information and questions, please contact the address provided in the list of contactsÂ
