Scholarships in Switzerland
How to Get Financial Support for Your Studies
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Studying in Switzerland can be expensive – rent, books, and living costs add up quickly. But don’t worry: there are plenty of scholarships available to help you finance your studies. Below is an overview of cantonal, national, and private funding opportunities.
🏛️ Cantonal Scholarship Offices – For Swiss Students
If you live and study in Switzerland, the cantonal scholarship office in your parents’ place of residence is usually responsible for processing your application.
👉 Official list of all cantonal scholarship offices:
🔗 www.edk.ch – Cantonal Scholarship Offices
🌍 International Scholarships & Exchange Programs
Erasmus+ / Movetia (CH & EU)
This program supports education and exchange semesters across Europe and Switzerland.
🔗 Erasmus+ via Movetia
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
These scholarships are aimed at foreign researchers (with a Master’s or PhD) and artists (with a Bachelor’s degree) who wish to study or conduct research in Switzerland. Monthly support of up to CHF 1,920.– is available.
🔗 Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
📝 Application deadline: around October each year. Requirements include:
- A Master’s in Arts or a PhD program
- Excellent academic performance
- Letters of recommendation & comprehensive documentation
💼 Private Foundations in Switzerland
Many Swiss foundations also award scholarships to students annually – often based on talent or specific projects.
🧾 Platforms & Directories:
- Stipendium.ch – Submit your application once and reach multiple private foundations
- Swiss Foundation Directory (EDI) – Find and contact foundations directly
🎓 Well-known Foundations:
- Swiss Study Foundation – For particularly gifted Swiss students
- Fritz Gerber Foundation – For young talents in crafts, culture, and sports
🎉 Success Story: Exchange Student Receives CHF 1,920.– Scholarship
One of our exchange students was awarded a Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship – CHF 1,920 per month for her Master’s in Arts. 💪
This shows that applying for a scholarship early and thoroughly is worth it!
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