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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2025 (Fully Funded)

Pursue your studies Switzerland. Good news! Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship is currently open. In this article we will explain in detail about this scholarship, its benefits and step by step application process.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship 2025-2026 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is offered for masters, PhD and postdoctoral studies. This scholarship provides a monthly payment, exemption of tuition fees, health insurance, air fare and housing allowance.

The Swiss Scholarship is sponsored by the Federal Commission of Scholarships (FCS) in collaboration with the Swiss government. Swiss Government Scholarship awards scholarships to more than 180 Countries. Participants with any Nationality are eligible. Highly qualified postgraduate researchers from all academic fields as well as young medical doctors can apply for this scholarship.

The Research Scholarship is available to post-graduate researchers in any discipline (who hold a master’s degree as a minimum) who are planning to come to Switzerland to pursue research or further studies at the doctoral or post-doctoral level, research scholarships are awarded for research or study at all Swiss cantonal universities, universities of applied sciences and the two federal institutes of technology.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study:  Masters, PhD, Postdoctoral
• Institution(s):  Swiss Government / Swiss Universities
• Study in:  Switzerland
• Opportunity Focus Areas:  See types below.
• Program Period:  Depends on the chosen degree.
• Deadline:  Country specific. You can check from  here

Types of Swiss Government

• The  research scholarship  is available to post-graduate researchers in any discipline (who hold a master’s degree as a minimum) who are planning to come to Switzerland to pursue research or further studies at doctoral or post-doctoral level. Research scholarships are awarded for research or study at all Swiss cantonal universities, universities of applied sciences and the two federal institutes of technology, as well as the four research institutes. Only candidates nominated by an academic mentor at one of these higher education institutions will be considered.
• Art scholarships  are open to art students wishing to pursue an initial master’s degree in Switzerland. Art scholarships are awarded for study at any Swiss conservatory or university of the arts. This scholarship is available to students from a limited number of countries only.

Scholarship Coverage

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships will provide the recipient with the following benefits:

• The scholarship amounts to a monthly payment of CHF 1,920.
• For non-EU and non-EFTA grantees only: the FCS pays mandatory Swiss health insurance.
• There are no family allowances.
• Scholarship holders from non-EU and non-EFTA countries receive a flight allowance (lump sum) for a ticket back to their country of origin (provided at the end of the scholarship).
• Special CHF 300 housing allowance (paid once at the beginning of the scholarship).
• One-year half-fare public transportation card.
• Support services and various trips, dinners and sightseeing tours organized for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship holders.
• Please refer to the country-specific fact sheets for exact scholarship benefits.

Eligibility Criteria for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

To qualify for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:

• Required Language:  English.
• Eligible Countries:  All world countries.
• Master’s degree or equivalent university degree achieved before 31 July 2024 (degree certificate) recognized by the Swiss university. As a proof, the degree has to be submitted to the Federal Commission for Scholarships before the start of the scholarship.
• Applicants must be born after 31 December 1989.
• Applicants who have been in Switzerland since more than one year at the beginning of the scholarship in September are not eligible.
• Applicants must provide a letter from an academic host professor (including her/his short CV) at the chosen Swiss university confirming why she/he is willing to supervise and support the research. Without such support, the application will be rejected.
• Applicants must have a research proposal including a time frame. This is the centerpiece of the application. The applicant must devote all required attention to it.
• Applicants must be in command of the necessary language skills required for the research/studies.
• Applicants who have already benefited from a Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship are not eligible to apply for a second scholarship.
• Scholarship holders are expected to move to Switzerland during their grant period.

Note: Please refer to the country-specific fact sheets for specific eligibility criteria.

How to Apply for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships?

Please follow the following application instructions to Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships:

(1) Prepare the following documents:

• Signed FCS application form (typed and printed) with
• A full CV with list of academic publications, awards,
• A motivation letter (max. 2 pages).
• A complete research proposal (max. 5 pages, signed), using exclusively the FCS research proposal
• A copy of the letter from an academic host professor (including her/his short CV) at the chosen Swiss university confirming why she/he is willing to supervise and support the research.
• A short CV of the academic mentor at the home institution.
• Two confidential letters of recommendation from two different professors in the applicant’s field (use exclusively the FCS reference form – originals in sealed envelopes only for the 1st set). No copies for 2nd set.
• Photocopies of certificates and grade sheets from previously attended universities/colleges and diplomas with grades, starting with the most recent. If not in English, French, Italian or German with attested certified translations in English. Do not submit the original certificates.
• Signed medical certificate (use only the FCS health certificate form).
• Two copies of the applicant’s passport (main page with personal data). Dual nationals add copies of both passports. Applicants already in Switzerland during the application procedure add a copy of the residence permit for Switzerland.

(2) The application package can be obtained Swiss representation of your country.

(3) Please submit 2 sets (=1 original + 1 copy) of application documents in exact order given below: The 1st set contains the original, signed documents plus the confidential letters of recommendation and, if applicable the attested translations in English. The other set is the copy of the 1st set except for the confidential letters of recommendation (only 1st set). No copies for 2nd set.

Note: Please do not put the documents into plastic folders or binders.

To know more about Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, please visit the official website:

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• 3. Further funding opportunities for PhD's

The question of whether and how to do a doctorate depends to a large extent on how to finance it. Basically, there are two possibilities: through a employment at UZH or by pursuing a professional activity outside the university.

Employment at the university can take place in different ways: you have the opportunity to apply for a position as an assistant or doctoral candidate. information about open doctoral positions is best obtained directly from your supervisor or on the uzh job platform . or you can raise funds independently to finance your doctorate. below you will find funding instruments where doctoral researchers can apply for fellowships or a project funds..

The following opportunities enable you to fully or partially finance your doctoral research at UZH. This overview is not exhaustive. Be sure to inquire about specific funding opportunities in your department or faculty.

Mobility experience is of great importance for a academic career. The following programmes offer financial support for a stay abroad during doctoral research.

3. Further funding opportunities for PhD's

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Individual Support

Research Development Office Hirschengraben 48 8001 Zurich

The staff of the Research Development Office will be happy to support your inquiry for possible sources of funding.

Mail Phone +41 44 634 53 50

Further Sources of Funding

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• Index of UZH Foundations (in German)
• Index of Regional Foundations
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• research.swiss

Further Information for PhD Researchers

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Research stay for post-doctoral scholars and PhD students

• The Swiss government awards university scholarships to foreign researchers through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS).
• The list of countries in which you can apply for a Swiss government scholarship and details of the application procedure are available on the  web pages of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation , under Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

Application Process

• As a first step, please contact the  Swiss Embassy  in your home country to request the necessary application documents and information regarding the application deadline.
• In addition to your application to the Swiss embassy, you must include a letter of acceptance from a professor who is willing to act as your research supervisor during your study period in Switzerland.

Finding a Supervisor

• On the website of the Graduate Institute, Geneva you will find a general overview of the Institute’s current  research programmes  and a list of  faculty members .
• Once you have identified the department or research centre of your interest, you need to apply to the Visiting Fellows Programme .
• It is only upon confirmation of your admission by the department or research centre, that you will receive a letter of acceptance and support from a professor, which you will have to include to your application file for the Swiss Excellence Scholarship.

If you are looking instead to apply for a PhD programme, please visit  Admissions.

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Phd student to study the effect of air composition on respiratory virus transmission (airtrac), phd research project.

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

FMI International PhD Program Autumn Call 2024

Funded phd programme (students worldwide).

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

Switzerland PhD Programme

A Swiss PhD usually takes 3-5 years. Traditional doctorates focus on independent research; more structured programmes include additional training and sometimes involve two or more universities working in partnership. Both types of PhD require you to produce an original thesis and present it for a public examination. Some programmes are delivered in English, with others offered in German, French or Italian.

Biozentrum PhD Fellowships in life sciences - Winter Call 2024/25

Phd student position in molecular physiology, phd positions in computational biophysics of protein-membrane interactions and lipid metabolism - fribourg, switzerland, evolution of chemosensory behaviours in drosophilids, phd in quantitative biology of development and aging, fully funded phd position - programming group, univ. of st.gallen, switzerland, physics of biological morphogenesis: phd position for a theoretical physicist at the university of geneva (switzerland), self-funded phd students only.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Phd position in machine learning and computer vision, international ph.d. programs in the life sciences.

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Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. 

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are aimed at young researchers from abroad who have completed a master’s degree or PhD and at foreign artists holding a bachelor’s degree.

The application deadline and the different types of scholarships on offer vary according to country.

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ETH for Development  

E4d doctoral scholarships.

Engineering for Development (E4D) Doctoral Scholarship Programme

The goal of the Engineering for Development (E4D) Programme is to promote research and education for people in low-income countries.

The E4D Programme is generously funded through the external page Sawiris Foundation for Social Development and the  external page Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

The grant sum is 200'000 CHF to cover the salary costs of the doctoral students for three years. ETH professors cover the 4th year of the doctoral studies as well as costs related to the research itself.

Please refer to the Download Eligibility and Criteria document (PDF, 236 KB) before applying. 

For more information about finding a supervisor, see this page . 

The 2024 call for E4D Doctoral Scholarship applications has now closed. The next call will open in early 2025. 

• The Download general entrance requirements (PDF, 1.2 MB) for doctoral studies at the ETH Zurich and the respective department must be fulfilled.
• Experience in the selected research area is required.
• Applicants should be citizens of low- middle-income countries according to the external page OECD DAC-2024-2025 list . Applications from least-developed, lower-income, and lower-middle income countries will take priority. 
• The doctoral supervisor must be an ETH professor and must have a guaranteed ETH position for the entire duration of the proposed project. Candidates may be co-supervised by advisors at at a Federal Research Instittue (Eawag, Empa, PSI, & WSL), but they must also have an advisorship from a professor at ETH Zurich. 
• It is expected that the ETH Zurich professor supports the candidate in elaborating the full proposal, if the concept note should be selected, and to supervise the candidate, if the full proposal is selected for funding.
• The supervisor confirms their commitment to the project by a letter of support, indicating their financial contribution to the project.
• The research topic is within the thematic scope of ETH Zurich.
• The proposal is a new doctoral project, not complementary funding to an on-going research.
• Subject of the proposed research is the development of methods, technologies, tools or products, which generate a direct impact for underprivileged people in low-income countries.
• The ecological, socio-economic and cultural context is taken into account.
• Projects involving research partners from a low-income country must be based in the external page KFPE Principles for Transboundary Research Partnerships .
• All partners are involved in project formulation and development.
• All partners make a substantial in-kind or cash commitment.
• The project is integrated in the general activities of the involved institutions.
• Projects must include partners from countries on the external page OECD DAC-2024-25list .

Application Documents 

The concept note application must include:

• Completed Download Concept Note Application Form 2024 (PDF, 127 KB)
• CV of the candidate
• Excellent MSc degree from a recognised university and grade transcripts
• Support letter of the supervising professor at ETH Zurich
• 2 reference letters from your field of research
• Relevant own publications or documentation of relevant activities relating to the project
• List of 5 independent reviewers (same field of research, but unknown to candidate and professor)
• Bibliography

Please refer to the Download Eligibility and Criteria Document (PDF, 236 KB) before applying. 

New ETH4D Doctoral Fellowship for Global Impact

After 10 years of successful operation, the E4D Doctoral Scholarship Programme will begin a new phase in 2024.

The programme supports doctoral students from low- and middle-income countries to work on innovations at ETH that have the potential to improve the lives of people in poor and fragile regions. 

Fellows have excellent prospects of becoming leaders in sustainable development by taking up important positions in industry, policy or academia, or by putting research into practice through entrepreneurship. 

The E4D Fellows 2023

We are happy to introduce you to E4D´s Doctoral Fellows 2023: Karma Sherub from Bhutan and Tamirat Haile from Ethiopia. Karma strives to find solutions for mitigating human-wildlife conflict in Bhutan to protect agricultural sites and wildlife alike. Tamirat is set on developing a drought-prediction forecast model for the Horn of Africa.

• Fatemeh Adelisardou:  Improving the Sustainability of Food Production under Climate Change: Reinventing Agroecological Rice Farming in Iran
• Sergio Reyes Arriagada : Low-​cost seismic isolation system in in Peru & Cuba
• Tamirat Haile Dessalegn: Drought characterization and forecast in the Horn of Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya und Somalia)
• Andrés Javier Hernández Bello : Development and Implementation of a Multiplexed Point-​of-care Diagnostic Test for Dengue Virus Infections
• Prabhat Joshi : Exploring pluvial flood risks and mitigation options in low-​income, data-​scarce regions
• Jean Modeste Mushimiyimana:  Development of an early warning modelling tool for a large lake affected by methane harvesting, volcanism, and climate change
• Frank Odhiambo : Technology use for educational attainment, health and mental wellbeing for persons with disabilities in Kenya
• Jonathan Olal Ogwang:   Enhancing Anaerobic Digestion Systems for Sustainable Waste Management and Sanitation
• Bigyan Babu Regmi : The impact of energy and financial education programmes on students’ energy-​related financial literacy and energy consumption behaviour in Nepal
• Karma Sherub :  Environmental DNA (eDNA) analyses for monitoring of wildlife species in the mountains of Bhutan
• Helena Ström : Sustainable yam systems in West Africa
• Mosisa Wakjira : Sustainable Food Production in Ethiopia
• Churchill Agutu: Off-grid electricity-based energy services in Rwanda
• BJ Ward: Settling and dewatering of faecal sludge in Tanzania 
• Rebecca Enesi: Sustainable cassava starch in Nigeria
• Kanika Dheman:  Paediatric dehydration in South Africa

2020: 

• Dorothee Spuhler:  Sustainable sanitation planning in Nepal & Ethiopia
• Moritz Gold:  Insect production from biowastes for animal feeds
• Michelle Nay:  Improved bean breeding in Colombia and East Africa
• Andrea Hagn, Urban poor communities in India
• Christian Andres, Cocoa swollen shoot virus disease in Ghana
• Gemma Pham, Point-of-care test for malaria in Vietnam
• Daniela Paganini, Iron-containing micronutrient powder for Kenya
• Alireza Javadian, Bamboo as reinforcement in structural concrete
• Samuel Ndungu, Cowpea inoculation for improved yields in Kenya
• Lindsay Howe, Cooperative development strategies in South Africa
• Ima Zainuddin:  Abiotic stress resistance in cassava in Indonesia

2013: 

• Shanker Barsila, Grazing systems with yak crossbreds in Nepal

The Ultimate Guide to Scholarships in Switzerland [Updated 2022]

Switzerland is best known for its banks , watches, chocolate, education , and high living cost. What we didn’t know is that it’s generous when it comes to scholarships, too. Undoubtedly, the Swiss country is one of the countries with the best education system in the world – so who wouldn’t want to study there, plus without spending a dime (nor a Swiss Franc (CHF))! Here is an extended list of the scholarships available for international students in Switzerland:

Types of scholarships

International students in Switzerland interested in scholarships can get them from the Swiss government, from Swiss Universities, or other organizations such as SEMS.

Governmental scholarships

The Swiss government scholarships are based on partnerships established with several countries and are offered through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS). Most of these scholarships are granted to postgraduate candidates and researchers . If you want to check whether your home country is a partner, you can contact the Swiss Embassy or consulate in your home country .

Swiss Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students

Each year, the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships for international post-graduate researchers in any discipline. This is done to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and 180 other countries.

Scholarship value/inclusions: The scholarship covers a monthly living stipend, exemption of tuition fees, health insurance, travel costs/airfare, and housing allowance.

Eligibility: The research scholarship is available to those who hold at least a Master’s degree and plan to come to Switzerland to pursue research or further studies at the doctoral or post-doctoral level.  

Non-governmental scholarships

Swiss universities offer scholarships, too, where one can benefit from grants of up to CHF 60.000. Below you can find 13 Swiss Universities that offer scholarships for international students:

ETH Zurich Excellence Master’s Scholarships

ETH Zurich supports excellent students wherever they have finished their studies. All of them who wish to pursue a Master’s degree at ETH are eligible to apply for their two scholarship programs: the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP).

Scholarship value/inclusions: The Excellence Scholarship covers the full study and living costs of the students. At the same time, the Master Scholarship Programme (MSP) gives students a partial stipend and an assistantship offer.

Eligibility: Excellent students who have finished their Bachelor studies in the ETH or other Swiss or international university.

University of Lausanne Master’s Grants for Foreign Students

The University of Lausanne offers scholarships to international students who want to pursue a Master’s Degree at the University through the UNIL Master’s Grants.

Scholarship value/inclusions: The amount of the grant is CHF 1,600.- per month.

Eligibility: International students with undergraduate degrees.

EPFL Excellence Fellowships for Master’s students

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) is one of Europe’s most famous science and technology institutions. EPFL gives a limited number of fellowships at the Master level to students with excellent academic records.

Scholarship value/inclusions: The Excellence Fellowship consists of a grant (CHF 8,000/semester) covering expenses such as accommodation, tuition fees, etc. for a maximum of four semesters.

Eligibility: Anyone applying to an EPFL Master’s Program.

University of Bern

The University of Bern offers scholarships for international students, too. Through the Swiss Study Foundation , UNIBE offers grants for excellent students. At the same time, through The Spark of Hope Foundation , it supports female Master and doctoral students from the Global South by offering scholarships.

Scholarship value/inclusions: Partial and full scholarships .

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at the University of Bern, or respectively be female graduates from developing countries.

Graduate Institute Geneva Scholarships

Graduate Institute invests considerably in financial aid, aiming to attract talented scholars worldwide, regardless of origin and financial ability. They help their students that have financial need and award others based on academic excellence.

Scholarship value/inclusions: Financial aid may take the following forms: a full scholarship of CHF 20,000; a partial scholarship of CHF 10,000; A merit scholarship awarded based on academic excellence; it may be associated with a paid position as a teaching assistant or with need-based tuition reduction.

Eligibility: Students documenting financial needs or based on academic excellence.

Moreover, Graduate Institute Geneva offers specific scholarships, which may include cost-of-living scholarships, tuition reduction, and/or a paid position, in various proportions. They are either given to students from Africa, Asia, and Latin America or through the Refugee Scholarship. They support refugees in Switzerland holding a B or F permit and wishing to pursue their studies. They offer them a full annual scholarship of CHF 20,000 to cover living expenses, with the possibility of a tuition fee reduction depending on the candidate’s financial means.

University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships

The University of Geneva Faculty of Science, in collaboration with several sponsors, has established an Excellence Fellowship Program to support highly motivated candidates who intend to pursue a Master of Science in any of the disciplines covered by the Faculty. 

Scholarship value/inclusions: The Excellence Fellowship consists of a grant amounting to CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per year.

Eligibility: All outstanding and highly motivated candidates who intend to pursue a Master of Science.

University of Zurich Scholarships for Ph.D. candidates

The University of Zurich (UZH) is the largest in Switzerland, with over 26,000 students. They offer scholarships for Master graduates from around the world and awarded to candidates on the grounds of outstanding academic merit. Continuing support will be subject to the satisfactory completion of course work, and the duration of the scholarship can be up to 4 years.

They report that ‘while preference may be given to students whose research plans include areas of interest of the UBS International Center of Economics in Society, applications from all areas are welcomed.’  

Scholarship value/inclusions: The UBS Center Scholarships are full scholarships, covering living expenses and all fees of approximately CHF 42’500 plus tuition fees.

Eligibility: Candidates with outstanding academic merit.

Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Scholarships

The Geneva Academy offers partial and full scholarships for its LLM in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights and Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law (M TJ).

Scholarship value/inclusions: Full scholarships cover tuition fees and living expenses in Geneva for 10 months. Partial scholarships cover tuition fees.

Eligibility: A full degree in law, a strong academic record, and a sound command of English.

University of St.Gallen

The University of St.Gallen offers two different scholarships to students.

• Excellence Scholarships

They are granted to international students enrolled in Bachelor studies based on merit. Every year, six scholarships are awarded to students in the Assessment Year, which will be paid out over a period of 3 years.

Scholarship value/inclusions: The scholarship amount is equivalent to the Bachelor’s Level’s current tuition fees. Since it runs to six semesters, a grantee receives an annual sum of CHF 6,252 (for all three years, which means the total sum of the scholarship is CHF 18,756).

Eligibility: International applicants with internationally recognized relevant educational qualifications and certificates that have passed the University of St.Gallen’s internal admission test.

• The Starr International Foundation Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is set aside for highly talented foreign-language students with a recognized foreign Bachelor’s degree who are completing a Master’s degree in one of the English-language programs the university provides.

Scholarship value/inclusions: Grants are given in the amount of CHF 15,000 per program every year.

Eligibility: Exceptionally talented foreign-language students who are completing a Master’s degree in one of the English-language programs.

IMD MBA Scholarships

IMD offers several scholarship programs for international students from different countries and backgrounds.

• Nestle MBA Scholarships for Women

The Nestlé Scholarship for Women was initiated by a group of IMD MBA participants who wanted to encourage women to take a Masters in Business Administration.

Scholarship value/inclusions: CHF 25,000

Eligibility: Preference is given to women from developing countries.

University of Basel

The University of Basel has its own fund to aid students with minimal resources and from low-income families. These are either partial scholarships awarded during the final degree phase (BA/MA) or Solidarity funds (Solifonds) awarded from the student body. As for scholarships specifically for international students, UniBas says they ‘should find out what scholarships they are eligible for in their home country.’

Scholarship value/inclusions: The partial scholarship ranges from CHF 200 to 600 per person, per month. The Solifond is CHF 500 to 1000 per person, per semester.

Eligibility: Students with limited resources.

Aristotle College

The Reginaldus Foundation awards several scholarships to deserving and needy students of the university campus of Lugano. These grants are aimed at students who intend to live in Aristotle College, which offers board and lodging and some academic activities.

Scholarship value/inclusions: The scholarships cover the college fees, totally or partially, depending on applicants’ merit and financial situation.

Eligibility: Low-income, deserving students.

Les Roches Global Hospitality Education

Founded in Switzerland in 1954, Les Roches Global Hospitality Education offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the fields of hospitality, tourism, and event management. They follow the Swiss model of hospitality education, with experiential, hands-on learning built into the fabric of the study programs they offer.

As part of their partner scholarships, they have the International Baccalaureate IB Scholarship, which is given to 10 incoming undergraduate students who are IB Diploma graduates. They also give 20-25% scholarships to specific GEMS students but contact them for detailed information. They also have a limited number of merit-based scholarships that are awarded to outstanding students.

Scholarship value/inclusions: Each scholarship and financial aid package has specific criteria. For the Merit-based scholarships (new students) , it’s either a 10%, 15%, or 20% reduction off Semester 1 tuition fees.

Eligibility: It is examined on a case-by-case basis, but usually by merit or need.

Alfred Werner Masters Scholarships

The Foundation offers a maximum of ten scholarships. Candidates must apply for admission to an M.Sc. program at a Swiss University or a Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, and, at the same time, ask for the support of the institution for an Alfred Werner Scholarship. The Foundation expects to receive the nominations of the different institutions by mid-April 2021.

Scholarship value/inclusions: For the academic period from September 2021 to May 2023, a maximum of 10 scholarships of CHF 30’000 each.

Eligibility:  International students in the top 10% of their undergraduate programs. 

European Mobility for Higher Education: Swiss-European Mobility Programme (SEMP) / ERASMUS

The Swiss version of the program Erasmus+ for higher education is called Swiss-European Mobility Programme or SEMP . SEMP gives Swiss higher education institutions the possibility to support students and teaching staff doing a study-, training- or teaching-mobility in Europe with funding.

Therefore, scholarships for incoming students will be covered by the Swiss side. A SEMP exchange may last 3 to 12 months.

Scholarship value/inclusions: CHF 380 to CH 440 per month, depending on your home country.

Eligibility: All European countries enrolled in a university in their home countries.

Scholarships for American students who want to study in Switzerland

Up to 10 Fulbright-Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are available for research or a Ph.D. degree program in all disciplines, and for research or a master’s degree program in the Arts. The grant lasts 12 months.

Scholarship value/inclusions: Grantees receive a monthly stipend and up to 1,000 Swiss Francs for airfare upon successful completion at the end of the grant period.

Eligibility: In general, a Bachelor’s degree is sufficient for conducting research at Swiss universities, with two exceptions: research candidates applying to ETH Zurich or the University of Basel must have completed a master’s degree by December 2018.

Friedrich Naumann Foundation: Scholarship for International Students

This scholarship is targeted for international students from all countries committed to the German liberal party’s political ideas and willing to take responsibility.  Minimum funding covers two semesters starting with the beginning of the sponsorship. It is initially granted for one year. Deadlines for application are 30 April and 31 October of each year.

Scholarship value/inclusions: The scholarship’s worth is up to EUR 850 per month. In addition, there is a contribution to health insurance.

Eligibility:  Qualified international candidates pursuing their first degree, Bachelor’s or Master’s, at a state or state-recognized higher-education institution in Germany, Switzerland, or within the European Union.

Great information. I’m actually looking forward to studying in Switzerland so this is very useful ;).

Happy to help, Sebastian. 🙂

Good morning. I am Adam Iddrisu, reaching you from Ghana. I graduated from the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Administration, double majored in Public Administration and Development Studies. I also went further to do an Honours degree in Development Studies, which is considered to be a post-graduate qualification in South Africa. I saw an invitation for applications for the Executive Master in Development Policies and Practices at the Graduate Institute, Geneva. I applied and was shortlisted. I have since been interviewed and I am sure I will be part of the successful applicants. The fee to be paid by the applicants from Africa is CHF 3500. I know the Swiss government has done us a favour by giving us this amount to pay for the program. Successful applicants from other parts of the globe will be paying CHF 25000 yet I cannot pay the CHF 3500.

This is a life time opportunity and missing this great opportunity, following the lack of funding, will be a great misfortune. Here, the lack of financial resources will prevent me from reaching my potential.

I would be grateful if some kind of financial aid could be made available to enable me reach my potential. Thank you.

Kind regards,

Adam Iddrisu

I would love to study MBA in Switzerland .

I would love to study MBA in Switzerland.

How can we apply for a full scholarship in switzerland ? Please i want details i would like to study there thank you

Dear Tracy,

The first step towards applying for a scholarship is to find them. As we explained in the article, there are many types of scholarships. The procedure of applying for a scholarship depends on which type of scholarship you’re choosing. We hope to have been of help.

preference to university of St Galen and university of BAsel

Good information, am actually looking forward to study in Switzerland, hope to get that opportunity

Good information , i would like to study in switzerland Hope to get this opportunity

I would like to go forward to study in Switzerland, its a great opportunity so this is useful

Thank you Khalid,

We’re glad to be of help.

Best of luck!

Fantastic and very informative piece for all students interested in studying the cute mountainous country in name of Switzerland.. This is hundred percent helpful..keep the good job up????

Thank you, Michael,

Glad to be of help.

I would like to get scholarship for me to achieve my dream. Thank you

Hi Teresia,

Every university in Switzerland offers different scholarships. We mentioned most of them in our article. For more information visit the website of the university of your choice and see if you are eligible for any of them. We hope we have been of help.

Hello, My Daughter is currently giving exams to clear high school she is passionate to learn neurology and wishes to become a neuro surgeon. We are Pakistani national Can you please guide for further process

We would advise your daughter first to research the universities that offer her choice of program. We’re sure that the university she’ll choose is going to guide her further into applying for admission and with whatever she needs help with. We hope we have been of help.

I am delsiya Tharmarasa from srilanka i whould like to study biomedical engineering in Switzerland so what i want to do for get this scholarship

Hi Delsiya,

One of the Swiss universities that offer Biomedical Engineering is ETH Zurich. This university offers several scholarships. Take a look to see if you’re eligible for any of them: https://ethz.ch/students/en/studies/financial/scholarships.html

Hi, looking forward to find a full scholarship in Switzerland. I want to get my MBA degree next year. I am from the Philippines holding a degree of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION major in OPERATION MANAGEMENT. Currently working in Cayman Island for almost 2years now.

Hi Emmarie,

We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

Hi Emma! I am a fellow Filipino planning to take a Master’s degree in Switzerland as well. Were you able to find a full scholarship?

I would like to apply for a scholarship at the University of Basel .The scholarship given to less privileged international students. How can I apply for it?

For scholarships offered by the University of Basel, please visit their page: https://www.unibas.ch/en/Studies/Advice/Funding/Scholarships.html wherein you’ll also find the email addresses where you can contact them.

Additionally, you can check: https://www.unibas.ch/en/Studies/Advice/Funding/Scholarships/Funding-From-the-University-of-Basel.html https://www.hochschulen.bs.ch/stipendien/fragen.html https://stipendien.educa.ch//# https://www.baselland.ch/politik-und-behorden/direktionen/bildungs-kultur-und-sportdirektion/bildung/sekundarstufe-ii/berufsbildung-berufsberatung

If your profile matches “highly motivated, competitive young researchers” who have graduated from University with a Master’s degree for pursuing doctoral or postdoctoral level studies or Bachelor’s for grantees of Fine Arts Scholarships.” , then you might be eligible to apply for a Government Excellence scholarship. Get the details here: https://studyinginswitzerland.com/swiss-government-scholarships-international-students/

Finally, please also take a look at this other resource we have published on scholarships for international students: https://studyinginswitzerland.com/switzerland-scholarships-for-international-students/

Best of luck, SIS

Accept my greetings first! I am a BBA graduate from Afghanistan. I am in need of a free scholarship and can’t provide any scholarship by myself. So if you have any funded scholarships please don’t hesitate to inform me.

Thank you for this great article!

hey i like to study computer science in Switzerland help me for scholarship

Dear Sir, Hope you are well and safe. My husband, daughter and I live in Lebanon. My daughter Julie, born on Oct. 22, 2012, is a high flyer honor student now in Grade 3 class. Due to bad situation in lebanon, I was wondering if we are eligible to have the scholarship in Switzerland and get the child study visa for her and be with her. We only have Lebanese passports. Thank you

Hello, I am currently pursuing my B.S from a US university in physics. I wanted to complete my graduate program at ETH Zurich in theoretical physics. I was wondering if International students are granted full scholarships based on academic merit. Please let me know about the funding and initiation of the application process. Thank you.

Please am asking if youcan provide scholarship

My daughter graduated summa cum laude in UBIS Geneva with a dual degree (international relations). we are currently looking for a scholarship program for masters related to her field. would you be able to recommend as it seems we tried some universities here and nothing transpired. thank you very much for your kind assistance.

Hi, I am currently taking a master’s degree in European and International Law. I was awarded the “Best Performance in class” (best-overall Diploma grade) further to my graduation from my undergraduate university. I was born and raised in a developing country. I am looking for an Excellence scholarship to pursue further master’s studies in Law in Switzerland (either for 2021/2022; or 2022/2023 period). I was also potentially interested in Ph.D. Which scholarship of a Swiss institution/university would you be able to recommend? Many thanks in advance!

Hi! I’m a highschool student and I wanted to know if there are any Bachelor scholarships. Because all I could read was for Masters or for students with a Bachelor’s degree.

Hello Am from Nigeria and I need of full scholarship that covers both my tuition and accommodation through out my schooling years…I already have BSc in Anatomy and will love to do a course that will help me become a nurse Any help please?

This article was very useful and I do appreciate it very much. Looking forward to getting a scholarship and studying in Switzerland. It’s really cool.

I’m an undergraduate student in a Catholic University here in Cameroon. How do I get full information about the tuition fee, cost of living and any other added information?

Great read. I am a government employee in Uganda, currently, I am pursuing Masters’s Degree in Economics from Japan. I hope to transition straight for my Ph.D. and Switzerland is my choice for the Ph.D., how can I better my odds of getting a fully-funded Ph.D. scholarship in Economics.

Dear sir/madam,

I am a hospitality student from Sri Lanka, I am very interested to study further in one of the worlds best countries like Switzerland. I am always searching on the internet for a good scholarship to continue my studies because I know that I cannot afford the fees of the universities in your country. Please guide me to get a good scholarship for me in the hospitality industry. I am trying to get help from your side to find the best way to get into Switzerland. Please help me. if you need any detailed information I can share with you. I believe that you will be my life changer. God bless you all & thank you for your valuable time.

your sincerely, Aashiq Riyal. 7/4/2021.

Hello, thank you for the informative guide first.

I’m an undergraduate computer science student from Kenya, currently in my final year on campus. I want to study in Switzerland for my Master’s and Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence as soon as I’m done with my Bachelor’s degree. Which Swiss universities offer such kinds of scholarships for international students?

I am Lawrence Sylvester Daudu, from Nigeria i would love to get swiss scholarship in order to further my education as an accounting student graduated from university of abuja, (FCT) not a must studying the same course but any related course available. Best regard wait to hear from you and to be guided.

Am Hannah I would wish to apply for a scholarship for my son Brian maina as an undergraduate enrollment for medicine in your universities. He is from Kenya Africa has completed his secondary school and achieved a grade A. Please assist

Hello, thank you so much for the informations given. Personally i would like to pursue MA in Tourism studies and am having trouble picking the right university and finding scholarship. Can you please assist me with links or websites. Thank you

I’m looking for MSc in Global Health or Public Health with a full scholarship. I heard that the quality of education is so rich in any university in Switzerland. Is there any recommendation for me, regarding which universities will be the better choice for studying public health or global health subject with scholarship opprotunities?

Good morning,

Your article is very helpful. I just got admitted into the University of Zurich for masters in International Business Law. The tuition fee is very high and I applied to the school’s financial aid but I was informed that I have to be a permanent resident in Switzerland before I can be eligible. Is there any way you can be of help? Thanks so much.

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Hi everyone. Thanks to go this kind of opportunities for young students. Please i would want to know more details on how to apply for this scholarship. Thank you for your time and understanding

I am Zerihun from Ethiopia, I would like to study Ph.D. in the field of biomedical sciences in Switzerland, so which University provides Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences/Health sciences? And what I want to do to get this scholarship?

Hi everyone, I am Jacob, I am a Kenyan citizen interested to study in Switzerland for undergraduate course in Education to fulfill my dream of being a teacher. I have just completed my O level in Kenya I am hereby requesting for who will be within reach to assist me get a scholarship to pursue my education course I am looking forward for better feedback. Thanks for your time.

Hi guys, i need your help! how can i apply for basel university? who has information for this ?

I want to find a scholarship for Masters in Switzerland I need help ( with love from Afghanistan )

Please I really need this scholarship to study

Hello, I’m from India, and I’ve completed my bachelors in Commerce, Now I’m looking for Msc in data analytics . How can apply for University of Bern with full scholarship?

What universities offer optometry or vision science Masters program

I am C resident Holder , and I want to go to London for Bachelor in Art , yearly fees 23 thousand Pound. is there any chances for international students like myself to apply for loan in switzerland in order to study in london? Thank you in advance Regards

Plz send the links the scholarships offered in Switzerland to study bachelor degree plz dude i really need it plz

I am Ahmed from Egypt, I am 23 years old, I have a Bachelor’s degree in the Faculty of Arabic Language, Department of History, I am looking for a free scholarship in technology and software. Please help and inform me.

I would like to study digital media marketing , is it available? Thank you

I want a paid scholarship to Switzerland to study

Hello, my name is Hassan Emad from Syria, I am 21 years old, I live in Egypt, and I hope to receive the scholarship to continue my education in a better country. I am looking forward to a better future… Thank you very much

I WANT TP KNOW IF THERE IS AN AUSBILDUNG ALS BAUZEICHNER IN SWITZERLAND?? I WANT HELP

I want to apply for masters degree that I may get scholarship but I don’t know what to do

am Egyptian live in egypt because love Switzerland and study

I’m Architect .. I wanna Free Schoolership for Master … I have B.A

My son is currently pursuing his A Level studies in Kingsley International School, Malaysia. Upon completion in mid 2023, he plans to further his undergraduate studies in Economics, Finance and Banking in overseas. Switzerland is one of the countries he is looking forward to.

As we are from middle income family, we would like to know is there any scholarship available for my son to apply for undergraduate studies in Switzerland.

We would appreciate if you could provide us some information on any scholarships available.

Applying for Friday entry in Switzerland is fully funded

i would like to study in switzerland

Am looking for a Phd program in electrical and electronic engineering. Iam 43 years old

Best regards

Hello , iam ibrahim merazka from algeria i study in alamrani brothers high school in batna and this year iam gonna have my high school degree. Iwant to ask you if there is a free grant for studying sport in one if your universities in switzeland.

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Did you know that tuition fees at Swiss universities are relatively low compared to other European Countries? You can enrol at a Swiss University for as low as $1,500 a year. This makes Switzerland one of the top choices for international students looking to pursue studies in Europe. Moreover, there are available Swiss scholarships for international students that help towards tuition fees and living costs.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students

Deadline: varies, Sept-Dec 2024 Study in: Switzerland Next course starts 2025

UNIL Master’s Grants in Switzerland for Foreign Students

Deadline: 1 Nov 2024 (annual) Study in: Switzerland Course starts September 2024

University of Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowships

Deadline: 28 Feb 2024 (annual) Study in:  Switzerland Course starts September 2024

EPFL Excellence Fellowships

Deadline: 15 Dec/30 April (annual) Study in:  Switzerland Next course starts 2024/2025

ETH Zurich Excellence Masters Scholarships

Deadline: 30 Nov 2024 (annual) Study in: Switzerland Course starts Fall 2025

Friedrich Naumann Foundation Scholarship for International Students

Deadline: 31 Oct/30 Apr (Annual) Study in: Germany, Switzerland Course starts April/Oct 2024

Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Scholarships

Deadline: 28 Jan 2022 (annual) Study in: Geneva, Switzerland Course starts September 2022

Nestle MBA Scholarships for Women from Developing Countries

Deadline: 15 July (annual) Study in:  Switzerland Course starts Jan 2024

EPFLglobaLeaders Fellowship Programme

Deadline: 15 April 2021 Study in:  Switzerland Fellowship starts 1 Nov 2021-1 March 2022.

Excellence Scholarships of the University of St. Gallen

Deadline: 16 July 2020 (Annual) Study in: Switzerland Course starts Autumn 2020

Alfred Werner Masters Scholarships in Chemistry or Biochemistry at Swiss Universities

Deadline: 31 March 2021 (Annual) Study in: Switzerland Course starts September 2021

Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships

Deadline: 17 August 2020 (Annual) Study in: European Countries Course starts Spring 2021

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Scholarships & Funding Opportunities

In Switzerland, only few students at bachelor and master’s level hold a scholarship or grant. Most students finance their programme and costs of living through part-time work. While tuition fees vary between CHF 500 and CHF 2,000 per semester/term, the costs of living are high though. Furthermore, grant availability for PhD students is much higher.

• Does your government offer study grants and scholarships through which you could finance your stay in Switzerland?
• If you are an exchange student, does your home university offer scholarships for studying 1-2 semesters in Switzerland?
• Would you be eligible for a student job alongside your study programme in Switzerland?
• Check out the funding opportunities of Swiss universities and companies. Several universities have grants/scholarships at faculty/department/institute or student body level. Make sure to check out these grants when you have chosen your study programme.

Short-term mobility

Swiss-european mobility programme (semp) scholarship.

SEMP is the Swiss Programme for Erasmus+ for higher education. As a SEMP incoming student, you will receive a mobility grant from the Swiss government. This ranges from CHF 380 to CHF 440 a month depending on your country of origin. Contact the responsible office at your home university in order to find out about the requirements for participation, the application deadlines at your home university, the required documents, etc.

Your online application for a SEMP stay at a Swiss university is also an automatic application for the grant. The grant is paid out directly by the Swiss host institution. General information about SEMP can also be found on the website of the national agency for exchange and mobility Movetia .

Young Swiss Abroad

Scholarships for young swiss abroad studying in switzerland.

Young Swiss abroad usually have the possibility to apply for a scholarship for their  home canton or training. Each canton has its own grant regulations, and so the pre-requisites fand the amount of the grant, as well as the necessary formalities and deadlines, vary greatly from canton to canton ( Education Suisse ).

Federal Scholarships

For phd students, artists and young researchers.

• University/Faculty or Department Scholarships for PhD Students Several departments and institutes offer scholarships or grants. However, they rarely provide full coverage. Check your future department’s scholarship or grant programme.
• Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists Are you an excellent PhD Student or Artist? The Swiss Government awards Excellence Scholarships to foreign graduates, post-graduates and artists holding a recognised university degree. Detailed information about offers and requirements is available on the website of the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) .
• Swiss National Science Foundation Mandated by the federal government, the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) supports science in all academic disciplines, from history to medicine and the engineering sciences. The SNSF is Switzerland’s foremost research funding organisation and finances over 3,200 projects involving 14,800 researchers each year. Find further information on SNSF .

Master and MBA Student Scholarships

Offered by universities and companies.

• ETH Excellence Scholarship and Opportunity Programme (ESOP) and Master Scholarship Programme (MSP)
• EPFL Excellence Fellowships
• Graduate Institute Financial Aid and Special Aid
• University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships
• University of Lausanne Master’s Grants in Switzerland for Foreign Students
• University of St. Gallen Starr International Foundation Scholarship Fund
• Hirschmann grant for master’s degree students attending Swiss universities of applied sciences and arts
• IMD MBA Scholarships : Jim Ellert MBA Scholarship / IMD Emerging Markets Scholarships / MBA Future Leaders Scholarships
• IO-MBA Program Scholarships at the University of Geneva
• Nestle MBA Scholarships for Women from Developing Countries
• Swiss Study Foundation

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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, 2024-2025

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for foreign students and artists is open for applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Swiss scholarship is offered by the Swiss Government via the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS aka ESKAS, CFBE). The Swiss Government Scholarships are granted for research in one of the Swiss public universities, Federal Institutes of Technology, University of Applied Sciences, or Schools of music and arts.

Arts and music scholarships” are granted for studies in the public music academies, as well as art and design schools. The Swiss government scholarship 2024-2025 is intended for highly motivated, competitive young researchers who have graduated from university (postgraduates). These scholarships will enable applicants to undertake research work in the fields in which the Swiss universities are particularly active.

The Switzerland government scholarship aims to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. Recipients are selected by the awarding body, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS). The scholarships are aimed at young researchers from abroad who have completed a master’s degree or PhD or are foreign artists holding a bachelor’s degree. This program is one of the top free scholarships to study abroad.

This is a fully funded scholarship program for international students and is valid only for full-time research in Switzerland. It is not valid for on-the-job studies, part-time studies, correspondence courses, or mixed programs (part-time in Switzerland and part-time in another country). During their scholarship, grant holders are residents in Switzerland. This government scholarship program has four categories as shown below:

• Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship for master’s in art
• Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship for PhD in all fields
• Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship for Postdoctoral in all fields
• Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship for Research in all fields.

Program Details

• Host institutions : Higher education institutions in Switzerland .
• Areas : Available field of study at Swiss universities and institutions.
• Number of awards : Not specified.
• Duration : Please find full details below.
• Target group : Open to citizens of all countries.

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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships Benefits

Selected candidates for the Swiss government scholarship 2024-2025 will have the following benefits:

Scholarship amount

• Research scholarship: 1920 Swiss Francs per month
• PhD scholarship: 1920 Swiss Francs per month
• Arts scholarship: 1920 Swiss Francs per month
• Postdoctoral scholarship: 3500 Swiss Francs per month.

Note : No financial support for fieldwork or for conferences. Grant holders receive a one-year half-fare public transportation card in Switzerland. Support services organize various trips, dinners, and sightseeing tours for Switzerland scholarship holders.

Housing allowance

All scholarship holders receive a one-time lump sum of CHF 300 with the first grant payment to help them pay part of the housing deposit.

Tuition fees and Master fees for artists

The FCS does not pay for tuition and/or semester fees. In some cases, the universities and the Federal Institute of Technology do require scholarship holders to pay semester fees (generally around 600 CHF per semester) or at least reduced tuition fees. In some cases, the universities do not waive the PhD fees. In case the Universities and the Universities of Applied Sciences and Art Schools should not waive the fees, it is up to the grantee to pay for the fees.

Health insurance

According to Swiss law, every resident in Switzerland must be covered by Health Care Insurance (except for dental care). For non-EU and non-EFTA grantees only: the FCS pays mandatory Swiss health insurance . Please note that each FCS scholarship holder from an EU and EFTA Member State is responsible for his/her insurance coverage and all resulting costs.

Travel expenses

Grantees from EU and EFTA member states pay for their own travel expenses to Switzerland as well as back to their country of origin. Grantees from outside the European Union and the EFTA pay for their own travel expenses to Switzerland, but receive a return flight allowance (lump sum depending upon the country of origin) for a ticket back to their country of origin (provided at the end of the scholarship).

Once the scholarship is awarded, PhD scholarship holders may submit a special request regarding their PhD thesis and the potentially necessary fieldwork. The scholarship may continue during fieldwork for up to six months. No additional financial support is possible though for fieldwork by FCS. For other scholarship types, no fieldwork abroad in Switzerland is possible during the scholarship period.

Note : Valid for all scholarship types, the Swiss government scholarship does not provide any allowances for international conferences.

Switzerland Government Scholarship Duration

All Swiss government scholarships start in September and it is not possible to start the scholarship in the Spring semester or any other time in the year.

Switzerland Research Fellowships

• 12 months (September – August) – no prolongation possible .
• Cannot be upgraded into a prolongable PhD scholarship.
• Grant applications for a stay lasting less than 9 months will not be treated as a priority.
• Grant applications for a stay lasting less than 6 months will be rejected.

Switzerland PhD Scholarship

• 12 months (September – August) – prolongable up to 36 months .
• The PhD scholarships can be prolonged in three steps of 12 months based on the achieved academic results.
• It is the concerned grant holder’s and the supervisor’s responsibility to find sufficient funding beyond the maximal duration of the PhD scholarship (36 months) if it turns out to be necessary to end the doctorate.

Switzerland Postdoctoral Scholarship

• Grant applications for stays lasting less than 9 months will not be treated as a priority.
• Grant applications for stays lasting less than 6 months will be rejected.

Switzerland Arts Scholarships

12 months (September – August) – prolongable up to 21 months at most depending on the Master programme chosen and the necessary ECTS credits.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships Host Institutions

For postgraduate scholarships (Research Fellowships, PhD, Postdoctoral):

• University of Basel
• University of Bern
• University of Fribourg
• University of Geneva
• University of Lausanne
• University of Lucerne
• University of Neuchâtel
• University of St. Gallen
• University of Zurich
• Università della Svizzera italiana
• Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
• Swiss Federal Institute of TechnologyZurich (ETHZ)
• Research Institutes of the ETH Domain (PSI; WSL; EMPA; EAWAG)
• Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID) .

For postgraduate scholarships (Research fellowships and Postdoctoral only):

• University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland
• Bern University of Applied Sciences
• University of Applied Sciences Northwest Switzerland
• University of Applied Sciences Eastern Switzerland
• University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons
• Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
• University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
• Universities of teacher education
• Zurich University of Applied Sciences
• Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen
• Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training .

For art scholarships:

• University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland
• Bern University of the Arts
• University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
• Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana
• Zurich University of the Arts .

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships Eligibility

for all scholarship programs, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Applicants must be in command of the necessary language skills required for the program.
• Have not been in Switzerland for more than one year at the beginning of the scholarship in September 2024.
• be able to move to Switzerland during the scholarship period.
• Applicants who have already benefited from a Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship are not eligible to apply for a second scholarship.

Furthermore, this Europe scholarship applicants must satisfy specific requirements of the scholarship type they’ve chosen.

Swiss Excellence Master’s Scholarships Eligibility

The arts scholarships are granted at any Swiss conservatory or universities of the arts. Applicants must meet the following requirements in addition to the general requirements above.

• Applicants must be born after 31 December 1988.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent achieved before 31 July 2024 (degree certificate).
• Applicants should start their scholarship no later than three years after graduating with their Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid for full-time studies in Switzerland only.
• A proof for “admission is under consideration” at the intended Swiss arts or music school (conservatory). This may be in the form of a conditional acceptance pending an entry exam or other specific requirements. If applicable: a copy of the letter from a professor confirming the supervision of the studies.
• Or, if applicable the confirmation from the art or music school that the admission procedure cannot be started before the scholarship application deadline.
• Not holding a master’s degree already.
• Art scholarships are only available to citizens of countries with which Switzerland has a reciprocity agreement for art scholarships. Please find below the full list of eligible countries.

Art scholarship is only available for the following: Austria, Belgium , Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland , Germany , Hungary, Israel, Iceland, Italy, Japan , Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands , Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia , Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, United States of America .

Swiss Government Excellence PhD Scholarships Eligibility

This scholarship is intended for highly qualified postgraduate students (possessing the required degrees to start a PhD ) from all academic fields. To apply for the Swiss Government Excellence PhD Scholarships, applicants must meet the following requirements in addition to the general requirements above.

• Hold a Master’s degree or equivalent university degree achieved before 31 July 2024 (except: ETH Zurich: 30 June 2024)
• be born after 31 December 1988
• have a mandatory letter from an academic host professor (including her/his short CV) at the selected Swiss university
• have a copy of the support letter (including a short CV, maximum 2 pages) from an academic host professor who is entitled and willing to supervise a PhD at the chosen Swiss university during the entire duration of the doctoral studies. The support letter should contain the reasons why she/he is willing to supervise and support the PhD thesis.
• If an assistant professor supports a candidature, a full professor who is entitled to supervise the PhD during the entire scholarship has to co-sign the support letter. This letter is not the same as the also requested confidential recommendation letter.
• For PhD studies at a University of Applied Sciences, an additional letter of support from a faculty member of the host research university at which the PhD will be completed is mandatory. Please note: Doctoral degrees can only be awarded by research universities.

Note : PhD students with an ongoing or planned doctoral project that is carried out within the framework of a formalized agreement between two universities («cotutelle de thèse» cooperation between a Swiss and a foreign university) and under the joint direction of two supervisors are eligible for a 12-month research fellowship only.

Swiss Excellence Research Fellowships Eligibility

This scholarship is for highly qualified postgraduate researchers from all academic fields as well as young medical doctors. Swiss Excellence Research Fellowships applicants must meet the following requirements in addition to the general requirements above.

• Master degree or equivalent achieved (degree certificate) before 31 July 2024 (except: ETH Zurich: 30 June 2024)
• Date of birth after 31 December 1988
• A copy of the support letter from an academic host professor (including her/his short CV, maximum 2 pages) at the chosen Swiss university confirming why she/he is willing to supervise and support the research. This letter is not the same as the also requested confidential recommendation letter.
• A research proposal including a timeframe.
• Not available for scholars holding a PhD degree.

Note : PhD students with an ongoing or planned doctoral project that is carried out within the framework of a formalized agreement between two universities («cotutelle de thèse» cooperation between a Swiss and a foreign university) and under the joint direction of two supervisors are eligible for this scholarship category only.

Swiss Excellence Postdoctoral Scholarships Eligibility

This program is intended for highly qualified early career scientists at the postdoctoral level from all scientific fields. To apply for the Swiss Excellence Postdoctoral Scholarships, applicants must meet the following requirements in addition to the general requirements above.

• Hold a PhD degree achieved after 31 December 2020 and before 31 July 2024 (except ETH Zurich: 30 June 2024) PhD degree certificate is completed.
• Primarily for scholars who have not already been to Switzerland.
• No funding for sabbaticals.
• A copy of the letter from an academic host professor (including her/his short CV, maximum 2 pages) at the chosen Swiss university confirming why she/he is willing to supervise and support the postdoctoral research.
• Not accepted as academic supervisors for Postdoctoral scholarship applicants are their former PhD mentors and their co-directors for the co-tutelle PhD.
• A research proposal including a timeframe. This is the centerpiece of the application. The applicant must devote all required attention to it.
• This scholarship is valid only for full-time postdoctoral research in Switzerland. It is not compatible with fieldtrips outside Switzerland. Therefore no possibility and no funding for fieldwork.
• In the case of double doctorates, the date of the 1st degree counts.
• It is not valid for mixed research (part time in Switzerland and part time in another country).

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How to Apply for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

Interested candidates in this government scholarship must download this PDF file to see specific instructions about their countries. Please select your country of origin (according to your passport) in order to find the application deadline. Questions and application documents (FSC Form) should be requested from and, then, be submitted to the address mentioned in the call of application specific to your country (available in the List of all countries (A-Z) )

Note : The application package for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships can be obtained by e-mail from the Swiss Embassy in the candidate’s home country, or from the contact indicated in the List of all countries (A-Z) PDF file.

Documents for Postgraduate Scholarship Applications

The following documents are for Research, PhD, and Postdoctoral scholarship applications. Please submit 2 sets (= 1 original + 1 copy) of application documents in the exact order given below: The 1st set contains the original, signed documents plus the confidential letters of recommendation and, if applicable, the attested translations in English. The other set is the copy of the 1st set except for the confidential letters of recommendation (only the 1st set). No copies for 2nd set.

• Signed FCS application form (typed and printed) with photo.
• A full CV with a list of personal education and training , degrees and diplomas (with precise dates), awards, academic positions (with precise dates), non-academic positions (with precise dates), publications with references, conferences, academic teaching experiences, extra academic teaching experiences, links to your science blogs, your presentations online, etc.
• A motivation letter (max. 2 pages).
• All applicants must have a clear research goal. Therefore, research fellowships and postdoctoral scholarships, as well as PhD scholarship candidates, have to submit a complete research proposal (max. 5 pages, signed) including a layman abstract in English, using exclusively the FCS research proposal form provided with the application package. The research proposal is a central part of your application. Please devote the required attention to it and submit only a signed document.
• A copy of the letter from an academic host professor (including her/his short CV) at the chosen Swiss university confirming why she/he is willing to support and supervise the research. For research fellowships in addition: A short CV of the academic mentor at the home institution. For PhD scholarships at doctoral schools only, in addition: Confirmation of accepted admission is required. A support letter from a host professor is required in any case additionally.
• Two confidential letters of recommendation from two different professors in the applicant’s field (use exclusively the FCS from – originals in sealed envelopes only, for the first set). No copies for 2nd set.
• Photocopies of certificates and grade sheets from previously attended universities/ colleges and diplomas with grades, starting with the most recent. If not in English, French, Italian, or German with attested certified translations in English. Exception for India: Self-attested documents are accepted. Do not submit the original certificates.
• Signed medical certificate (use only the FCS health certificate form).
• Two copies of the applicant’s passport (main page with personal data). Dual nationals add copies of both passports. Applicants already in Switzerland during their application procedure add a copy of the residence permit for Switzerland.

Documents for Art Scholarship Applications

Arts scholarship applications. Please submit 2 sets (= 1 original + 1 copy) of application documents in the exact order given below: The 1st set contains the original, signed documents plus the confidential letters of recommendation and, if applicable, the attested translations in English. The other set is the copy of the 1st set except for the confidential letters of recommendation (only the 1st set). No copies for 2nd set.

• A full CV with list of exhibitions, concerts, awards etc.
• A motivation letter (max. 2 pages specifying the reasons to study in Switzerland, the importance of choice for your future career as well as your professional projects at the end of the scholarship).
• For musicians: High-quality file of 3 different styles of music if the music involves interpreters and directors. (USB memory stick or CD/DVD labeled with name, surname, and country; link or QR-Code). Composers have to submit their scores.
• For painters, graphic artists, and sculptors: Copies or photos of 3 pieces of your work, along with rough drafts (incl. their dates of creation; work labeled with name, surname, and country).
• For other artists (e.g., dancers, actors, authors): pieces of their art (USB memory stick or CD/DVD labeled with name, surname, and country; link or QR-Code).
• A proof for «admission is under consideration» at the intended Swiss arts or music school (conservatory). This may be in the form of a conditional acceptance pending an entry exam or other specific requirements. If applicable, a copy of the letter from a professor confirming the supervision of the studies.
• Two confidential letters of recommendation from two different professors in the applicant’s field (use only the FCS from – originals in sealed envelopes only, for the 1st set). No copies for 2nd set.
• Photocopies of certificates and grade sheets from previously attended universities/ colleges and diplomas with grades, starting with the most recent. If not in English, French, Italian or German, attested certified translations in English. Do not submit the original certificates.
• Two copies of the applicant’s passport (main page with personal data). Dual nationals can add copies of both passports. Applicants are already in Switzerland during their application procedure to add a copy of the residence permit for Switzerland.

Note : The application documents have to be submitted in English, French, Italian or German . If your documents are not in one of these languages, then an authenticated translation into English must be included. Attestations can be done by a university or a government officer. Exception for India: Self-attested documents are accepted. Please do not put the documents into plastic folders or binders . And do not use clips or staples . Do respect the precise order of documents.

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Application deadlines vary depending on the country and fall between September and December . For example, the application deadline for citizens of Pakistan and Afghanistan is September 30, 2023 while the deadline is December 18, 2023 for citizens of Cuba and Jamaica. For more details on the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships Students, please consult the official page. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Pinterest and Instagram .

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SWITZERLAND: Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2025-2026

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The Swiss Government is offering research scholarship ( research fellowship ,  PhD ,  Postdoc ) to post-graduate researchers in any discipline (who hold a master’s degree) who are planning to pursue research or further their studies at doctoral or post-doctoral level in Switzerland.

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City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the University of Cambridge signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to foster academic and research collaboration in 2024.

Not only a partner of CSCI’s internship schemes, the University of Cambridge is also the groomer of our outstanding students.

We are proud that Mr. Sam Cheng Chun Wun , a CityUHK BSc in Computing Mathematics (BSCM) local graduate, received a four-year full scholarship of HK$2 million to pursue his PhD study in Mathematics of Information at the University of Cambridge. Currently, he is a PhD student under the co-supervision of Professor Carola-Bibiane Schönlieb and Dr. Angelica I. Aviles-Rivero, at the Cambridge Image Analysis Group within the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics.

Sam graduated with First-Class Honours from BSCM programme at CItyUHK in 2023. When studying at CityUHK, Sam was on the Dean’s List thrice. With support from the College of Science (CSCI), he participated in the Overseas Internship Scheme from May to Aug 2022 and worked on a summer research project about Neural Ordinary Differential Equations (NODEs) and medical image segmentation at the University of Cambridge. He achieved Top Quartile results in the 2022 Simon Marais Mathematics Competition (SMMC), partnering with Toromanovic Jovan (a student of BSc in Computer Science) and won the “Pair- Best-in-University Prizes, East Division” Prize in the competition.

City University of Hong Kong's Mathematics Department has played a crucial role in shaping my academic and personal growth,” Sam shared. The department has provided him countless opportunities and a supportive environment to develop skills and explore interests in mathematics. “Through their invaluable guidance, I have had the opportunity to participate in various STEM internships and overseas summer research at prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge.” He said.

Sam is the first BSc Computing Mathematics graduate admitted with 4-year full scholarship for PhD study at the University of Cambridge since 1994. Congratulations!

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The Bartlett School of Planning's MPhil/PhD students are eligible for funding to support their research throughout the course of their MPhil/PhD.

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Funded studentships are available for urban studies, planning and spatial science through the UBEL Doctoral Training Partnership.

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The Bartlett Promise is a long-term project to tackle the lack of diversity in the built environment. This scholarship is open to  UK domiciled students with home fee status  pursuing a  Bartlett PhD programme . 

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UCL's Research Opportunity Scholarship supports UK resident Black Asian and Minority Ethnic postgraduate research degree students and is open to both prospective and current students.

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UCL’s Research Excellence Scholarship is a new prestigious scholarship which aims to attract outstanding scholars to undertake doctoral research at UCL. Both prospective and current UCL doctoral students from any country can apply.

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Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for applicants from least developed countries and vulnerable states, as classified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university.

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth. By attracting individuals with outstanding talent and identifiable potential from all backgrounds and supporting them to become leaders and innovators on returning to their home countries, the CSC’s work combines sustainable development with the UK national interest and provides opportunities for international partnerships and collaboration.

Purpose: Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) , Commonwealth PhD scholarships contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by supporting research that will have a developmental impact. They also enhance individual teaching and research capacity leading to increase institutional capacity in academic and other sectors in Commonwealth countries, and will contribute to UK higher education and research by attracting high-calibre international applicants and encouraging links and collaboration, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

Intended beneficiaries: Commonwealth PhD scholarships are for high-quality graduates who have the potential to undertake world-class research of a developmental nature and to become influential leaders, teachers, or researchers in their home countries.

These scholarships are offered under the six  CSC Development themes .

Applications for Commonwealth PhD scholarships for the 202 5 /2 6 academic year are now open . The deadline for submitting an application is 16:00 hours BST (15:00 GMT) on 1 5 October 202 4 . The s cholarships are for study in the UK beginning in September/October 2 02 5 .  

Applications to the CSC must be made using the CSC’s online application system .

The CSC is unable to accept any applications or documentation not submitted via the online application system .

Applicants are advised to complete and submit applications as early as possible, as the online application system will be very busy in the days leading up to the application deadline.

As well as applying to the CSC, applicants must apply to a nominator.

There are three types of nominator invited to participate in the PhD scholarship programme:  

• National nominating agencies  – this is the main route of application.
• Selected universities/university bodies  – which can nominate their own academic staff.
• Selected non-governmental organisations and charitable bodies .

Participating n ominators put forward an agreed number of candidates to the CSC for consideration . The CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships.

Each nominator oversees its own selection process and may have additional eligibility criteria. Applicants must check with the nominator for their specific advice and rules for applying, and their own eligibility criteria.

Nominators may set their own closing dates for applications. They will nominate candidates to the CSC in December 2024.  

Selections are made from the pool of nominations. Candidates are asked to note that a nomination is no guarantee of selection.

Applicants can expect to hear the outcome of their applications by July 2025. We will contact all applicants by email and they should ensure all folders of their email accounts are monitored, including junk mail and spam folders. A scholarship offer may be withdrawn if a candidate is emailed but does not respond within a specified time.  

Applications must include supporting documentation to be eligible.

Please note that applicants are required to collect references and supporting statements, either on institution letterhead or an email clearly showing the sender’s details, from referees and proposed supervisors in the UK, and then upload them in PDF format to the application system with their other supporting documentation.

The references and supporting statements must be uploaded to the application system by the deadline for applications and we are unable to accept references and supporting statements any other way or after this date.

Applicants must upload the following documents with the application:

• Proof that they are a citizen or have refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country: a copy of a valid passport (or national ID card) showing a photograph, date of birth, and country of citizenship.
• Full transcripts detailing all higher education qualifications, including to-date transcripts for any courses currently being studied, with certified translations if not in English. Where any transcripts are missing or do not include all pages, the application will be considered ineligible.
• References from at least two individuals, in PDF format, signed and on institutional letterhead or an email clearly showing the sender’s details.
• A supporting statement, in PDF format, signed and either on institutional letterhead or an email clearly showing the sender’s details, from a proposed supervisor in the UK from at least one of the institutions named on the application form.

Applications will be considered ineligible if any of the required documentation is not included by the closing date.

The CSC will not accept supporting documentation submitted outside the online application system.

When completing the references, referees should be asked to comment as fully as possible on the applicant, keeping in mind the following points for inclusion, as appropriate:

• How long, and in what capacity, the referee has known the applicant.
• The referee’s views on the applicant’s suitability for the proposed Scholarship and the need for the particular subject of study in the UK.
• capability to grasp concepts and reason analytically;
• capacity for original thought;
• and motivation and perseverance in achieving objectives.
• Assessment of the applicant’s particular strengths and weaknesses.
• The applicant’s potential to impact development in their home country.
• Any other general qualities which the referee considers would make the applicant a good recipient of a Scholarship.

Please note that the CSC does not charge apply for any of its scholarships or fellowships through its online application system.

When completing supporting statements, proposed supervisors should be asked to confirm that they are, in principle, prepared to have the applicant working with them and that they have the facilities to undertake the research. They should also be asked how the applicant’s plan of study fits with the expertise of their department and to indicate how much of the applicant’s plan of study, if any, they wrote. Any additional comments they make will be appreciated by the Commission.

Applicants can find general information about applying for a Commonwealth Scholarship on our advice for applicants page .

Applicants may find the following resources useful when researching their choices of institution and course of study in the UK:

• Study UK – British Council website, with guidance for international students and a course and institution search
• Steps to Postgraduate Study – a guide to asking the right questions about taught postgraduate study in the UK
• Postgrad.com  – information for postgraduate students, with a course search
• Prospects – information on postgraduate study in the UK
• Research Excellent Framework 2021 results – results of a system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions
• UCAS Postgraduate – guidance on how to find and apply for a postgraduate course
• Discover Uni – the official website for comparing UK higher education course data
• UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) – advice for international students on choosing a course of study

The CSC is not responsible for the content of external sites.

Applicants can also discover how Commonwealth Alumni are making an impact and leading change across critical development issues by visiting our development impact stories page .

To apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
• Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
• Be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2025.
• By September 2025, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)*.
• Not be registered for a PhD, or an MPhil leading to a PhD, at a UK university or in their home country before September/October 2025.
• Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
• Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format.

*The CSC recognises that disabled people have often faced and overcome challenges or barriers in their education journey which have prevented them achieving the academic requirement for a Commonwealth Scholarship. Disabled applicants who can demonstrate their potential to contribute to international development but who do not hold a 2:1 Undergraduate degree may be considered for a contextualised nomination through the Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum (CDPF) nominator. For more information, please contact CDPF directly using the details on our NGOs and charitable body nominators page .

The CSC aims to identify talented individuals who have the potential to make change. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants. For further information on the support available to scholars who share that they have a disability, see the  CSC disability support statement .

There is no age limit for CSC applications. Applicants are advised to confirm with their employers any age restrictions on leave entitlement they may have in place.

Eligible Countries

Please note that only candidates from the eligible countries listed below can apply for Commonwealth PhD Scholarships .

Bangladesh Cameroon The Gambia Kenya Kiribati Lesotho Malawi Mozambique Nigeria Pakistan Rwanda Sierra Leone Solomon Islands Sri Lanka Tanzania Togo Tuvalu Uganda Zambia

In the application form, applicants are asked to:

• List all undergraduate and postgraduate university qualifications obtained.
• List up to 10 publications and prizes.
• Provide details of employment history and explain how the experience gained supports and is relevant to the programme to be undertaken in the UK.
• List names and positions of three referees who are qualified to comment on both their capacity to benefit from the proposed Scholarship in the UK and their ability to deliver development impact afterwards. One of the referees must be a current employer (if applicable) and at least two references must be included with the application.
• Provide a Development Impact statement in four parts.

In the first part applicants should explain how the proposed scholarship relates to:

• Development issues at the global, national, and local level
• Development issues connected to the chosen CSC development theme and the wider sector

The second part should explain how they intend to apply their new skills once the Scholarship ends.

The third part should outline what they expect will change in development terms following the Scholarship, including:

• The outcomes that they aim to achieve
• The timeframe for their implementation
• Who the beneficiaries will be

In the fourth part applicants should write about how the impact of their work could be best measured and evidenced.

Applicants are also asked to:

• Confirm what their award objectives are and how each of them will be met by the Scholarship programme.
• Confirm what their career plans are for the 5 years following the Scholarship.
• Confirm their long-term career plans.
• Provide a detailed plan of study.
• Provide a personal statement to summarise the ways in which their personal background has encouraged them to want to make an impact in their home country. Applicants may wish to highlight any areas where they have already made significant contributions, including overcoming personal or community barriers in accessing higher education or within their field.
• Summarise the ways in which they have engaged in voluntary activities and the opportunities they have had to demonstrate leadership.

Selection Process and criteria

Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:

• Academic merit
• Quality of research proposal
• Potential impact on the development of the candidate’s come country

For further details, see the Commonwealth Scholarships selection criteria .

Applicants should note the criteria carefully and link their answers in the application form to each point listed.

Scholarships are tenable at any approved UK university or higher education institution with which the CSC has a part-funding agreement for a specific programme of research for 36 months of full-time study only. For the full list, see here: cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/uk-universities

Scholarships are to obtain one degree; funding will not be extended to enable candidates to complete a qualification in addition to or higher than that for which the selection was made.

Scholarships are made in respect of full-time study only and no other course of study may be undertaken at the same time.

The CS C does not support four-year PhDs.  

The CSC does not provide new direct financial or promotional support for the fossil fuel energy sector overseas, defined as the extraction, production, transportation, refining and marketing of crude oil, natural gas or thermal coal, as well as any fossil-fuel fired power plants.

Applicants must make clear in the application which qualification they are applying for. This will enable the CSC to consider the application in the correct category. Applications which do not make this clear may be considered ineligible.

Applicants are advised to list three universities and supervisors that they think are the most appropriate for their study, in order of preference, and to explain their reasons. This is important because the CSC will not change the university or supervisor (or the order of preference) of a provisionally selected candidate after the point of selection, unless exceptional information becomes available that could not have been foreseen at the time of application.

The CSC will make the final decision on institution of study, and reserves the right to overrule any preferences indicated by the candidate. The CSC will consider the suitability of the course and its value for money when deciding on any overrule.

Applicants must take the necessary steps to apply for admission to their preferred universities in advance of their scholarship application. Many courses have strict admission deadlines and candidates should check admission requirements carefully when applying. If an applicant is selected for a scholarship and has not applied and been accepted for a course, it may not be possible to proceed with the scholarship.

Applicants must provide a supporting statement for a named supervisor from at least one of the UK universities to which they are applying. Details of what the supporting statement should include are outlined in the supporting documentation section. Applicants are strongly advised to provide a supporting statement from a supervisor at the first choice university. If not, the CSC reserves the right to select for placement at another university for which a statement is provided.

Each scholarship provides:

• Approved airfare from the Scholar’s home country to the UK and return at the end of the award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor the cost of journeys made before the award is confirmed).
• Approved tuition fees: full fees are covered by agreement between the CSC and the UK university, and Scholars are not liable to pay for any part of the tuition fee.
• Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,378 per month, or £1,690 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at current levels).
• Warm clothing allowance, where applicable.
• Study travel grant towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas.
• Provision towards the cost of fieldwork undertaken overseas (the cost of one economy class return airfare to the fieldwork location), where approved.
• Paid mid-term visit (airfare) to the Scholar’s home country, unless they have claimed or intend to claim spouse and/or child allowances during their scholarship or have received a return airfare to their home country for fieldwork.
• If a Scholar is accompanied by their spouse but no children: spouse allowance of £297 per month for a maximum period of nine months, if they and their spouse are living together at the same address in the UK (unless the spouse is also in receipt of a scholarship; other conditions also apply).
• If a Scholar is accompanied by their spouse and children: spouse allowance of £297 per month and child allowance of £297 per month for the first child, and £146 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if their spouse and children are living with them at the same address in the UK (unless their spouse is also in receipt of a scholarship; other conditions also apply).
• If a Scholar has children and is widowed, divorced, or a single parent, child allowance of child allowance of £590 per month for the first child, and £146 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if their children are living with them at the same address in the UK.

If a Scholar shares that they have a disability, a full assessment of their needs and eligibility for additional financial support will be offered by the CSC.

The CSC’s family allowances are intended to be only a contribution towards the cost of maintaining a Scholar’s family in the UK. The true costs are likely to be considerably higher, and Scholars must be able to supplement these allowances to support any family members who accompany them to the UK.

For more information, see the current Handbook for Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows .  

Please note that the conditions outlined in the Handbook are subject to change.

A Commonwealth Scholarship covers fees, approved fares, and personal maintenance. Other scholarships, awards, or bursaries that cover the same costs may not be held concurrently.

For the CSC to administer the application effectively and efficiently after submission, it will be necessary to create a record in the applicant’s name. If they apply for an award to the CSC, their details will be kept on file. Basic anonymised demographic data for all applicants will be kept for analytical research. The CSC is committed to protecting personal information and to being transparent about the information we are collecting about applicants and what we do with it. To find out more, see our privacy notice .

Applicant’s personal information will be used to conduct necessary due diligence checks to CSC’s satisfaction, before CSC proceeds with any type of formal agreement or contractual relationship. In most cases, the due diligence checks will be straightforward, however further information may be requested, so we ask for full co-operation to speed up the process.

If an applicant does not agree to personal data being used for the purpose of conducting due diligence, unfortunately CSC will not be able to proceed further with the application process.

If an application is successful, the CSC will notify the applicant that they have been provisionally selected (selected for an award subject to the CSC agreeing terms of admission to the university) at which point they will be a provisional scholarship candidate.

The CSC does not require any applicants to take an IELTS (English language) test.

The CSC will not be able to offer a scholarship if it would contravene the terms and conditions of another scholarship previously held.

When terms of admission to the university have been agreed, the CSC will provide a Notification of Award (formal offer of a scholarship).

When all conditions of the Notification of Award have been met, the CSC will provide a formal Confirmation of Award.

Candidates will be required to submit a Health and Disability Form  before the Confirmation of Award can be issued.

Candidates will be required to sign an undertaking to return to their home country as soon as possible after the end of the award.

Candidates are expected to start the award on the date stated in the Notification of Award.

If a candidate requires a Student visa to come to the UK to study, they must meet all relevant immigration requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. They should check the GOV.UK website for updated information.

All UK immigration regulations are set by UK Visas and Immigration and are subject to change. The CSC has no control over these regulations.

Candidates will be selected for an award based on the plan of study outlined on the application form, which is not expected to change significantly during the award. Any such changes must be agreed by the CSC.

Throughout their award, Scholars are expected to reside in the UK, and must seek approval from the CSC in advance of any overseas travel.

Scholars must not undertake paid employment during the award without approval from the CSC in advance.

Collaboration is a feature of doctoral research. The CSC expects that participants in collaborative projects will develop a collaborative agreement to clarify the contributions and rights of each partner. The CSC will not get involved in negotiating an exploitation agreement but will need to be assured that an arrangement acceptable to all parties exists. Arrangements should be made to identify, protect, and value any arising intellectual property and to secure a suitable return to the institution and the investigators through exploitation. The CSC considers the intellectual property ownership to lie initially with the student; however, many universities have their own locally applicable policy. In many cases, it is in the best interest of a student for ownership to be vested with the university, which will have greater negotiating powers and will be likely to be able to seek the best returns in any exploitation agreement. Award holders are expected to notify the CSC when CSC-funded intellectual property is exploited.

The CSC will consider a request to extend a Scholar’s leave to remain in the UK after their award only if they wish to move from Master’s to PhD study. Strict conditions will apply.

The CSC cannot provide a letter of support or permission for Scholars to remain in or return to the UK after the award to enable them to work or undertake postdoctoral study.

The following are not eligible to apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship or Fellowship; an employee, a former employee, or relative of an employee of the Government of the United Kingdom; or a staff member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities or the British Council; or a Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioner, former Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioner or a relative of a Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioner. Former employees of the organisations listed above are eligible to apply three years after ceasing their employment with them.

In line with the UK Bribery Act 2010, any applicant convicted of bribery will be banned from reapplying for a Commonwealth Scholarship or Fellowship for a period of up to five years.

Applicants are expected to adhere to the CSC’s Code of Conduct for award holders and the Disciplinary Policy and Procedure .

An award may be terminated at any time for reasons of unsatisfactory conduct, progress, or attendance, or if registration is suspended or terminated by the university for any reason.

The CSC is committed to administering and managing its scholarships and fellowships in a fair and transparent manner. For more information, see the CSC Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedure at and the FCDO guidance on reporting fraud .

The CSC is committed proactively to safeguard and promote the welfare of our beneficiaries, and to protect its staff, Commissioners, beneficiaries and all those with whom the CSC comes into contact. The CSC requires staff, members of the Commission, applicants for and recipients of CSC awards and suppliers to act consistently with its requirements for safeguarding. Applicants should note the  CSC Safeguarding Policy which sets out the obligation for staff, members of the Commission, applicants for and recipients of CSC awards and suppliers to act consistently with its requirements for safeguarding.  Any safeguarding concerns should be reported to the Commission at:   [email protected]

All conditions of award are subject to UK local law and practices and are subject to change by the CSC.

For more information, see the current Handbook for Commonwealth Scholars . Please note that the conditions outlined in the Handbook are subject to change.

For general information about applying for Commonwealth Scholarships or Fellowships, please see our FAQs page.

For queries not covered on the website, please use the contact us form .

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