The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are prestigious, fully funded opportunities offered by the Swiss Confederation each year to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 countries.
🎓 Scholarship Coverage
- ✅ Full tuition fee waiver
- ✅ Monthly stipend (around CHF 1,920)
- ✅ Health insurance (for non-EU students)
- ✅ Housing allowance (CHF 300 at the start)
- ✅ Round-trip airfare (in some cases)
- ✅ Research and conference funding support
📌 Eligible Programs
- Research Scholarships – For postgraduates (Master’s degree holders) planning to pursue research or PhD in Switzerland.
- PhD Scholarships – For doctoral students at recognized Swiss institutions.
- Postdoctoral Scholarships – For researchers with a PhD degree (recently completed).
- Fine Arts Scholarships – For students pursuing Master’s level in art schools in Switzerland.
🏛️ Host Institutions
- ETH Zurich
- EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)
- University of Zurich
- University of Geneva
- University of Basel
- University of Bern
- And other Swiss public universities
🌍 Eligibility
- Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD (depending on scholarship type)
- Strong academic background & research proposal
- Under 35 years old (for some categories)
- Official invitation or acceptance letter from a Swiss professor/supervisor
🗓️ Application Timeline
- September: Applications open via Swiss Embassies in each country
- October–December: Submission deadlines (varies by country)
- March–May: Results announced
- September: Scholarship starts
📑 Required Documents
- Research proposal (max. 5 pages)
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts & degrees
- Two recommendation letters
- Passport copy
- Letter of acceptance from a Swiss host professor/university
🎯 Why Apply?
✅ Study in one of the world’s most innovative & research-focused countries
✅ Receive a fully funded scholarship with living support
✅ Build a global academic & professional network
✅ Opportunity to work with world-class Swiss universities
📝 Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
1. Check Eligibility
- Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD degree (depending on the program)
- Strong academic/research background
- Age under 35 years (for most categories)
- Acceptance/host letter from a Swiss professor or university
2. Choose Scholarship Category
- 🎓 Research Scholarship (for postgraduates)
- 🎓 PhD Scholarship
- 🎓 Postdoctoral Scholarship
- 🎨 Fine Arts Scholarship
3. Prepare Required Documents
✅ Research Proposal (max. 5 pages)
✅ Curriculum Vitae (CV)
✅ Motivation Letter
✅ Academic Transcripts & Diplomas
✅ Two Recommendation Letters
✅ Passport Copy
✅ Letter of Acceptance from a Swiss professor/university
4. Apply via Swiss Embassy
- Applications are submitted through the Swiss Embassy in your country.
- Download the forms and guidelines from your local Swiss Embassy website.
5. Submit Before Deadline
📌 Application deadlines vary by country but usually fall between September and December.
6. Selection Process
- First screening by Swiss Embassy in your country.
- Evaluation by Swiss Federal Commission for Scholarships (FCS).
- Decisions released March–May.
7. If Selected
- You’ll receive an award letter + visa instructions.
- Apply for Swiss Student Visa.
- Scholarship begins in September 2025.
🎯 Benefits
- Full Tuition Fee Waiver
- Monthly Stipend (CHF 1,920)
- Health Insurance (non-EU students)
- Housing Allowance (CHF 300 one-time)
- Flight Support (sometimes)
- Research & Conference Support
👉 For more details about the Xiontie Scholarship 2025,contact us at
📧 Email: xiontiescholarshipuniversties@gmail.com
🌐 Website: xiontie.online
