The University of Geneva Excellence Masters Scholarship is designed to support exceptional and highly motivated students who wish to pursue a Master of Science degree in disciplines offered by the Faculty of Science.
The fellowship provides a grant ranging from CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per year and is renewable for the standard duration of the chosen Master’s program, depending on academic performance.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | CHF 10,000 – 15,000 per year
- Deadline: February 28, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Faculty of Science at the University of Geneva established the Excellence Masters Fellowship Program with the support of various partners to attract talented international students to study in Switzerland.
The Faculty offers Master’s degrees that provide strong academic and professional preparation, opening pathways to careers in research, industry, education, science communication, and more. Some programs are taught entirely in English, while others are offered in both English and French. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowship, applicants must:
- Be a student from any university with outstanding academic performance (within the top 10% of their undergraduate program).
- Have already completed their Bachelor’s degree or be expecting to complete it within 6 months of application.
- Be selected based on academic excellence and the strength of their application documents.
- Note: French language proficiency is not required for the Master’s programs within the Faculty of Science.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- Scholarship amount: CHF 10,000 – 15,000 per year
- Awarded initially for one year
- May be extended for the full duration of the Master’s program (3–4 semesters), provided the recipient performs well academically in the first semester.
Required Documents
The application, submitted as one single PDF file, must include:
- Scan of national identity card or passport
- Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)
- Bachelor’s academic transcripts with grades
- Motivation letter describing scientific interests and reasons for choosing the Master’s program at Geneva
- If available: Two recommendation letters from professors (preferably sent directly to [email protected])
- Any additional supporting documents (e.g., GRE scores, TOEFL/IELTS results, certificates)
The application process begins online in January each year. Applicants will receive an email with a personalized link to complete the application form after registration.
How To Apply
To complete the application:
- First, follow the enrollment procedures outlined on the University of Geneva Admissions Office website.
- Apply online starting January using the personalized application link sent to your email after registration.
- Application deadline: February 28, 2026 (for programs beginning September 15, 2026)
- Click the button below to begin your application.
Additional Information
- Full list of Master programs: http://www.unige.ch/sciences/Masters
- Students already enrolled in a Master’s program at the Faculty of Science are not eligible
- Further inquiries can be directed to Master’s program coordinators or the Academic Advisor
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