Swiss Confederation — Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS)
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–2028
The Swiss Confederation offers competitive scholarships supporting international research and selected postgraduate arts study in Switzerland. Available scholarship types and deadlines depend on the applicant’s country of origin.
This page is an informational summary. Requirements and dates can change. Confirm every detail on the official provider website before taking action.
Who may be eligible?
- Applicants must be from a country eligible for the relevant scholarship category.
- Research and doctoral applicants generally need a completed master’s degree or equivalent.
- Research applicants must obtain support from an academic supervisor at a Swiss institution.
- Arts scholarship applicants must meet the applicable country and admission requirements.
- Verify the full eligibility criteria for your country on the official source.
How to proceed
- Check the scholarship types and country-specific deadline on the official website.
- Identify a suitable Swiss academic supervisor if required.
- Register on the official Grants Online application platform.
- Prepare and submit the required documents through the official application process.
Official source
Use the official provider's website for current eligibility rules, application instructions, fees and deadlines.
Visit official websiteSource verification date: October 15, 2026. This is not a guarantee that the opportunity remains open.
