Fully-Funded Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2024

The application period for the Fully-Funded Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2024 for Foreign Scholars and Artists for the academic year 2024/2025 is currently accepting submissions. Switzerland’s government grants numerous scholarships each year to qualified foreign scholars and artists, fostering international exchange and research collaboration between Switzerland and more than 180 other countries.

The Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) is responsible for selecting recipients of the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2023. These prestigious Master’s scholarships and Ph.D. scholarships are targeted towards young researchers from overseas who have obtained a master’s degree or Ph.D., as well as foreign artists with a bachelor’s degree.

The scholarships will be awarded to foreign scholars and artists separately, based on the following categories:

The research scholarship, which includes research fellowship opportunities, Ph.D. programs, and Postdoctoral positions, is open to post-graduate researchers from any field who have a minimum of a master’s degree. These scholarships are intended for individuals who wish to conduct research or pursue advanced studies at the doctoral or post-doctoral level in Switzerland. Recipients of the research scholarships can carry out their research or studies at various Swiss higher education institutions, including cantonal universities, universities of applied sciences, federal institutes of technology, and four research institutes. To be eligible for consideration, candidates must be nominated by an academic mentor from one of these higher education institutions.
Art scholarships are available to aspiring art students who aim to undertake their first master’s degree program in Switzerland. These scholarships are specifically granted for studies at Swiss conservatories or universities of the arts. However, it is important to note that this scholarship opportunity is restricted to students from a select number of countries.

Scholarship Summary:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Swiss Government

Host Institution(s): All Swiss Public Universities

Scholarship Worth: Fully Funded to cover tuition fees at the international rate; health insurance, airfare, housing allowance etc.

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Master’s & PhD

Nationality: International Students

Eligibility for the Fully-Funded Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2024:

Applicant must be an international student (a foreign scholar or artist).
Applicant must be admitted into a Masters or Ph.D. program.
For Masters’s program, the applicant must hold (or are about to obtain) an undergraduate degree (or international equivalent) from a reputable institution;
For the Ph.D. program, the applicant must hold a master’s-level qualification at merit or distinction (or international equivalent);
Applicant must have a track record of engaging with research. This may include contributions to publications/articles, promoting their research to a wider audience, and prizes for research or project work.

Selection criteria for the Fully-Funded Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2024:

The Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) evaluates scholarship applications based on three main criteria:

Applicant profile
Quality of the research project or artistic work
Synergies and potential for future research cooperation

Method of Application for the Fully-Funded Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2024:

Prospective candidates interested in the Swiss Government Scholarships must fulfill the eligibility requirements and submit their applications for full-time Masters or Ph.D. programs at any Swiss public university. Once they receive an unconditional offer of admission, they can proceed to apply for the scholarship. For detailed application instructions, please follow the outlined steps HERE.

Application Deadline: Ongoing.

For more information about this opportunity, Visit the Official Website.

Fully-Funded Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2024