If you are interested in pursuing your education in Switzerland, I recommend thoroughly reading this blog post. This blog post will provide a comprehensive explanation of Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2024-25 and a step by step application procedure on how to apply.  

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2024-25

Scholarship Overview

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for 2024 are now accepting applications in Switzerland, welcoming eligible students from 180 countries. The scholarships provide opportunities for Master's, PhD, Postdoc, and Research programs at any Swiss university. This year, over 1500 candidates from 180 countries will be selected, and there is No application fee for this opportunity.

More details about the scholarship requirements and the application process are given below.

Scholarship Details

Provided by

Swiss Government

Degree level

Masters, PhD, Post Doctorate, Research Degree and Art Degree

Scholarship coverage

Fully Funded

Eligible nationality

All Nationalities

Award country

Switzerland

Last Date

December 2024


Scholarship Benefits

Master Scholarship (2 years): 1920 CHF/month

Research Fellowships (1 Year): 1920 CHF/month

PhD Scholarship (4 Years): 1920 CHF/month

Arts Scholarship (21 months): 1920 CHF/month

Postdoctoral Scholarship (1 Year): 3500 CHF/month

Other Benefits

  • Full Tuition Fee will be provided
  • Free Accommodation
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Housing Allowance
  • Research Fund

Airfare Ticket

  •     From Home country to Switzerland
  •     From Switzerland to Home country

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit: Not exceeding 35 at the time of application

Educational Background: No prior study experience in Switzerland

Art Scholarships: Require a bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swiss bachelor's

Conditional Offer: Art scholarship applicants need a conditional offer from an art school or Swiss conservatory

Research and PhD: Post-graduate degree required for research fellowships and PhD applications

Post-Doctoral: Applicants must hold a PhD achieved between 2020 and 2024

Research Proposal: Research scholarship applicants need a proposal and support letter from the host advisor in Switzerland

Academic Excellence: Strong academic background is essential

Application Deadline

The last date to apply for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2024-2025 is different for every country. You can check at Countries A – Z.

Documents Required

  • Application Form
  • Academic documents
  • Valid passport, Birth certificate & NIC
  • English Proficiency (IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL above 100)
  • Recommendation letters / Letters of Reference
  • CV
  • Hope certificate (If applicable)
  • Research Plan / Proposal (Optional)
  • Statement of Purpose or Letter of Motivation
  • Experience letter
  • Portfolios or workshops

Application for Art Scholarship

  • Application form
  • Motivation letter
  • Academic CV
  • Transcripts
  • Recommendation letter
  • Passport Copy

How to Apply 

To Apply for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2024 in Switzerland the application procedure is different for every country. Find your country in above given links then check process for your country. Also visit official advertisement link given below: