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Switzerland: Scholarships

Scholarship programmes you can apply for in Switzerland and their application routes.

Scholarships

postgraduate research; art masterBy nomination

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS/ESKAS), SERI

Coverage
CHF 2,450 per month
Deadline
applications open 20 Aug 2026; deadlines via Swiss representations
Eligibility
Max age 35; 183 countries for research; applications via Swiss embassies.
Source
masterVia the university

ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP)

ETH Zurich

Coverage
CHF 12,000 per semester (13,500 from HS27) plus tuition waiver
Deadline
1-30 Nov 2026 (11:59 CET)
Eligibility
Top 10% bachelor; ~60 awards; not for those already holding a master's.
Source
masterVia the university

EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships

EPFL

Coverage
CHF 10,000 per semester up to 4 semesters plus guaranteed housing
Deadline
15 Dec (IS-Academia)
Eligibility
Renewal needs 50 ECTS and 5.0/6.
Source
masterVia the university

UNIL Master's Scholarship

University of Lausanne

Coverage
CHF 1,600 per month for programme minimum duration
Deadline
1 Nov 2026 for 2027/28
Eligibility
Foreign degree holders; two recommendation letters.
Source
9-month research (graduates)By nomination

Swiss university scholarships for Turkish graduates

Swiss Confederation via Turkish Ministry of Education

Coverage
not stated
Deadline
October/November
Eligibility
Two awards per year to Turkish citizens.
Source

What to watch for in Scholarships

  • For each scholarship, identify the route: direct, nomination or via the university?
  • Check deadlines together with the year.
  • Prepare several scholarships and a backup plan.
  • Be careful with intermediaries that charge application fees.

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