APPLY NOW: 2023-2024 Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship For Foreign Students And Artists
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The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships offer graduates from diverse backgrounds the chance to undertake advanced studies such as master’s, doctoral, or postdoctoral research at public-funded universities or recognized institutions in Switzerland. The annual scholarship program is available for Ph.D., Postdoctoral, and Research opportunities to foreign students from Africa and other countries who wish to pursue their studies in Switzerland. It’s worth noting that the program has expanded to include more countries.
The application period is now open, and the deadline varies by country, generally falling on the 30th of November. Applicants are required to submit their applications to the Swiss Representation between September and December. However, it’s crucial to verify the specific application deadline for each individual’s country.
SCHOLARSHIPS DETAILS.
The Swiss government, through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), grants diverse postgraduate scholarships to international scholars and researchers:
- AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIP
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The research scholarship is accessible to post-graduate researchers in any field (who possess a master’s degree at the minimum). Additionally, recipients must plan to come to Switzerland for research or further studies at the doctoral or postdoctoral level.
Research scholarships are bestowed for research or study at all Swiss cantonal universities, universities of applied sciences, and the two federal institutes of technology. Only candidates referred by an academic mentor at one of these higher education institutions will be taken into account.
Art scholarships are available to art students who wish to pursue an initial master’s degree in Switzerland. Art scholarships are granted for study at any Swiss conservatory or university of the arts. Only those who have already secured a place to study are eligible to apply. This scholarship is accessible to students from a restricted number of countries exclusively.
- SCHOLARSHIP SUMMARY:
- HOST: Swiss government
- AVAILABLE COURSES: Art Related Curses
- SCHOLARSHIP FOR WHO: Art Students
- SCHOLARSHIP TYPE: Funded
- ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES: Internationally
- SCHOLARSHIPS REWARDS: Varies
- APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30th Nov
SCHOLAR BENEFITS AND AWARD
The scholarship includes a monthly stipend, waiver of tuition fees, health coverage, airfare, and additional lodging allowance. For detailed scholarship benefits, refer to the fact sheets.
- Please take note:
- The FCS evaluates scholarship applications based on three criteria:
- Candidate’s profile
- Quality of research project or artistic work.
- Potential for future research collaboration.
Applications undergo preliminary selection by national authorities or the Swiss diplomatic representation.
Short-listed applications are further evaluated by the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), which makes the final decision.
The FCS comprises professors from Swiss public universities, and scholarship recipients are chosen based on their academic and scientific achievements.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
No Application Form Required
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The eligibility criteria for University Scholarships are as follows:
Possess a university degree (Bachelor’s/Master’s) at the start of the scholarship.
Demonstrate academic excellence and outline their goals.
Establish contact with the institution or the supervising professor for their research period.
Universities might require additional information or impose specific conditions for admission evaluation.
Must be below 35 years old (born on or after 1st January 1987).
Should have proficiency in the language of instruction (French, German, Italian, or English) to make the most of their studies in Switzerland.
For detailed information regarding eligibility requirements based on specific countries, kindly refer to the country-specific fact sheets.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
To begin, click on the “APPLY HERE” hyperlink found at the bottom of this webpage:
Prospective and eligible candidates must submit their applications through the provided link.
Identify your nation of birth based on your passport.
Discover the various scholarship options, qualification requirements, and application cutoffs for your specific country. For additional details or inquiries, get in touch with the contact information listed in the contacts document (PDF, 136 kB, 02.08.2023).
Review the APPLICATION GUIDELINES and adhere to the instructions.
Complete your application and deliver two copies to the appropriate office in your country of origin as indicated in the contacts document (PDF, 136 kB, 02.08.2023) before the deadline.