Switzerland offers Swiss Government Scholarships 2024-25 for all international students who want to pursue their master’s, Ph.D., and postdoctoral studies. These fully funded scholarships cover a monthly stipend, no tuition fees, health insurance, and many other benefits.

Federal Commission for Scholarships (FCS) selects eligible students for this scholarship which is collaborated with the Swiss Government. It provides scholarships for more than 180 countries.

The main purposes of these Swiss scholarships are

  • Establishing a strong reputation
  • Promote international cooperation
  • Academic exchange in the field of research and arts

Benefits of Swiss Government Scholarship

Swiss Government Scholarship for Foreigner Scholars provides many benefits which include:

  • Monthly stipend of CHF 1,920
  • No family allowances
  • Non-EU and non-EFTA students will get only mandatory health insurance from FCS.
  • Applicants will receive a half-fear transport card for 1 year.
  • At the end of the scholarship, applicants from non-EU and non-EFTA will get a flight allowance.
  • 300 CHF for housing allowance will be received only one time.

Study in Finland: The Finland Government Scholarship is fully funded.

Types of Scholarships

The Swiss Government Scholarship Program contains two types of scholarships

The research scholarship: For doctoral or postdoctoral level students

The arts scholarship: For master’s degree level studies. Available to limited countries.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Having an acceptance letter from a professor at the Swiss University
  • Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree if he/she is applying for master-level studies or a master’s degree if he/she is applying for doctoral or postdoctoral level studies.
  • The age of the candidate should be less than 35.
  • Candidates from developing countries are eligible.
  • English language is required.
  • Applicant should not be a grantee of any other Swiss Government scholarship.
  • A student can’t apply for the scholarship if he has resided in Switzerland for over a year.
  • So, when the FCS looks at scholarship applications, they’re mainly checking out three things
  • Impactful research project
  • Academic reputation; your qualifications, experiences, etc.
  • Future benefits of collaboration in research projects.

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Required Documents

List of required documents is discussed below:

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Deadlines of Swiss Government Scholarship

It varies from country to country. But most of the deadlines are from September to December.

Application process

  • The application submission process varies from country to country.
  • Select your country and a package of scholarships from Swiss representation.
  • Attach all required documents according to instructions.
  • To apply for the scholarship, visit this site.

FAQ’s

1. Who is the host country of this scholarship?

Switzerland is the host country.

2. Which degree levels are offered under this scholarship program?

Master, Ph.D., Research fellowship, Post Doc.

3. Who is eligible for an arts scholarship?

The candidates who have a background in arts studies and want to pursue a master’s degree in arts.

4. When will the results of scholarship awards be announced?

At the end of May awards of scholarships are announced by the FCS.

Official Website

To get more information, visit the official website

https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/sbfi/en/home/education/scholarships-and-grants/swiss-government-excellence-scholarships.html#1658819252

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