Going to study in Switzerland. Good news! The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship is now open. In this article, we will explain the details about this scholarship. Benefits and step-by-step application process
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship 2024-2025 is a fully-funded scholarship for international students. Scholarships are available for master’s, doctoral and post-doctoral studies. This scholarship provides monthly payments. Waives tuition, health insurance, and airfare. and housing costs
Swiss scholarships are sponsored by the Federal Commission of Scholarships (FCS) in cooperation with the Swiss government. The Swiss Government Scholarship offers scholarships to more than 180 countries. Participants of any nationality are eligible. Highly qualified postgraduate researchers from all fields of study as well as junior doctors can apply for this scholarship.
Research scholarships are available to postgraduate researchers in any field of study. (with at least a master’s degree) who are planning to come to Switzerland to study research or pursue doctoral or post-doctoral studies. Research grants will be awarded for Research or study at a Swiss cantonal university University of Applied Sciences and both federal institutes of technology.
Scholarship Summary
- Education level: Master’s degree, Doctorate’s degree, Doctorate’s degree
- institution: Swiss Government/Swiss Universities
- Study in: Switzerland
- Opportunity focus areas: See the categories below.
- Program duration: Depends on the level selected
- Deadline: Only countries can be checked from here
Types of Swiss government
- at Research funding It is open to postgraduate researchers in any field of study. (with at least a master’s degree) who are planning to come to Switzerland to study research or pursue doctoral or post-doctoral studies.
Research grants are awarded for research or study at all Swiss canton universities. University of Applied Sciences and two federal institutes of technology. Including four research institutes Only applicants nominated by the academic advisor of a particular higher education institution will be considered. - arts scholarships Open to art students who wish to pursue an introductory master’s degree in Switzerland.
Arts scholarships are awarded for study at a Swiss conservatory or university of the arts. This scholarship is only for students from certain countries.
Scholarship Protection
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship will provide recipients with the following benefits:
- The scholarship is worth a monthly payment of CHF 1,920.
- For non-EU and non-EFTA grantees only: FCS will pay for mandatory Swiss health insurance.
- There is no family allowance.
- Scholarship holders from non-EU and non-EFTA countries receive an airfare allowance (lump sum) for their return ticket to their country of origin. (listed at the end of the scholarship)
- Special housing allowance of CHF 300 (one-time payment upon commencement of scholarship)
- One year half price public transport pass
- Support services and trips, dinners, and sightseeing tours Held for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship holders.
- Please refer to country-specific fact sheets for exact scholarship benefits.
Eligibility Criteria for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
To qualify for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following requirements below:
- Required language: English.
- Eligible Countries: All countries around the world
- Master’s degree or equivalent university degree obtained before 31 July 2024 (degree certificate) recognized by a Swiss university. as evidence Qualifications must be submitted to the Federal Commission for Scholarships before the scholarship can begin.
- Applicants must be born after December 31, 1989.
- Applicants who have been in Switzerland for more than one year at the start of the scholarship in September are not eligible.
- Applicants must provide a letter from the host academic professor. (including a short biography her/his) at the chosen Swiss university. To ascertain why she/he is willing to oversee and support the research. If there is no such support The application will be rejected.
- Applicants must have a research proposal with a time frame. This is the heart of the application. The candidate must devote all necessary attention to it.
- Applicants must have the language skills required for research/study.
- Applicants who have already benefited from the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship are not eligible to apply for a second scholarship.
- The scholarship holder is expected to move to Switzerland during the scholarship period.
record: Please refer to country-specific fact sheets for specific eligibility criteria.
How to apply for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship?
Please follow the following application instructions for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships:
(1) Prepare the following documents:
- Signed FCS application form (typed and typed) with
- Full CV With a list of academic publications, awards,
- motivation letter (maximum 2 pages)
- Complete research proposal (maximum 5 pages, signed) using only FCS research proposals.
- Copy of letter from the host academic professor (including a short personal history her/his) at the chosen Swiss university. To ascertain why she/he is willing to oversee and support the research.
- Short CV of the academic advisor at the home institution
- Two of them are secret. Recommendation letter from two professors in the applicant’s field (Only FCS Reference Form – Original in Sealed Envelope for Set 1 will be used.) No copies will be available for Set 2.
- Copies of certificates and grade sheets from previously attended universities/colleges. and diploma with grades Starting from the latest If not in English, French, Italian or German, with a certified translation into English. No need to submit the original certificate.
- Signed medical certificate (Use only FCS health certificate form)
- Two copies of the applicant’s passport (Home page with personal information) Dual nationals add copies of both passports. Applicants who are already in Switzerland during the application process must add a copy of their residence permit for Switzerland.
(2) The application package can accept the Swiss representative of your country.
(3) Please submit 2 sets of application documents (=1 original + 1 copy) in the order listed below: Set 1 includes the original signed documents along with a confidential letter of recommendation. and if there is a certified translation into English The other set is a copy of Set 1, except for the confidential introductory letter (only Set 1). There is no copy for Set 2.
record: Please do not put documents in plastic binders or binders.
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