The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship 2026/27 is now open for applications from outstanding international students and researchers.
Funded by the Government of Switzerland, the scholarship provides full financial support, including a monthly stipend of CHF 3,500, for eligible candidates pursuing master’s, PhD, research, or arts programmes at leading institutions across Switzerland.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Swiss Government
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | CHF 3,500 Monthly Stipend | Accommodation
- Deadline: Varies by Country
Scholarship Details
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are awarded annually by the Swiss Confederation to promote international academic exchange and research collaboration between Switzerland and more than 180 countries worldwide. The programme enables talented international scholars, researchers, and artists to study or conduct research at Switzerland’s public universities, federal institutes of technology, universities of applied sciences, and public research institutions.
The scholarship is available in two categories: Research Scholarships, which support postgraduate researchers undertaking doctoral, postdoctoral, or research programmes, and Art Scholarships, which support talented artists pursuing an initial master’s degree at selected Swiss conservatories or universities of the arts. While Research Scholarships are open to applicants from eligible countries worldwide, Art Scholarships are available only to applicants from selected countries.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship 2026/27, applicants must:
- Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree before the scholarship begins.
- Demonstrate strong academic achievement and clear study or research objectives.
- Be under 35 years of age (born on or after January 1, 1990).
- Demonstrate proficiency in the language of instruction (English, French, German, or Italian).
Research Scholarships
Applicants must:
- Hold at least a master’s degree.
- Intend to pursue research, a PhD, postdoctoral studies, or a research fellowship at an eligible Swiss institution.
Art Scholarships
Applicants must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree.
- Apply for an initial master’s degree in the arts at an eligible Swiss conservatory or university of the arts.
- Be from a country eligible for the Art Scholarship programme.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage.
- Monthly stipend of CHF 3,500.
- Accommodation support.
- Opportunity to study or conduct research at world-class Swiss universities and research institutions.
Selection Criteria
Applications will first undergo preliminary screening by the relevant national authorities or Swiss diplomatic missions before being evaluated by the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS).
Selection is based on:
- Candidate’s academic profile and achievements.
- Quality of the proposed research project or artistic work.
- Potential for future academic collaboration and research partnerships.
The FCS, which comprises professors from Swiss public universities, makes the final scholarship decisions based on academic and scientific excellence.
How to Apply
To apply for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship 2026/27, interested and qualified applicants should:
- Visit the official scholarship webpage.
- Select your continent and country of origin to access the relevant application information.
- Review the scholarship categories and country-specific eligibility requirements.
- Check your country’s application deadline.
- Download and complete the required application documents.
- Submit your application according to the instructions provided for your country.
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