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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–2028

Awarded by Swiss Confederation

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MastersPhDPost Doc

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to CHF 2,450 per month

Eligible Courses

All subjects offered by the universities

Eligible Nationalities

Open Internationals (non-Swiss nationals) from 183 countries

Can Be Taken At

Accredited Swiss institutions

Provider

Swiss Confederation

Last Verified On

27 Aug 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, awarded by the Swiss Confederation through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS/ESKAS), aim to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 countries. These scholarships support talented early-career researchers and artists to pursue advanced studies or research in Switzerland.

Eligibility Criteria for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–2028:

Applicants must:

  • Be citizens of eligible countries.
  • Hold a Master’s degree or PhD before starting the scholarship.
  • Obtain a supervision/acceptance letter from a Swiss professor or institution.
  • Submit a high-quality research or artistic proposal.
  • Apply via the Swiss Embassy in their home country (free of charge).
  • Not have lived in Switzerland for more than one year before applying

Value of Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–2028:

  • Research Scholarships:  CHF 2,450 per month (living allowance).
  • PhD Scholarships:  CHF 2,450 per month.
  • Postdoctoral Scholarships: CHF 2,450 per month.
  • Art Scholarships:  CHF 2,450 per month.
  •  Additional benefits may include:
    • Health insurance (for non-EU scholars)
    • Airfare allowance (for select countries)
    • Housing allowance
    • Tuition fee waiver (if applicable at host university)

Application Process:

  • Download country-specific guidelines.
  • Prepare documents (proposal, transcripts, references, supervisor letter).
  • Submit via the Swiss Embassy before the national deadline.
  • Results announced by May 2027.
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1

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2

Prepare Documents

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3

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4

Application Review

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Scholarship Decision

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Swiss Confederation. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–2028 is 10 Nov, 2026.
  • Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–2028 is offered to Masters, PhD, Post Doc degree.
  • Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–2028 is offered for All subjects offered by the universities.
  • Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–2028 is open for: Open Internationals (non-Swiss nationals) from 183 countries.
  • Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–2028 is offered by Swiss Confederation.
  • Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–2028 covers Partial Funding, up to CHF 2,450 per month.