2022 2023 swiss government excellence scholarships

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists (ESKAS) are awarded to outstanding students and researchers from around the world to pursue their studies or research in Switzerland. Here are the details for the 2022 and 2023 scholarships:

2022 Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

• Deadline: December 15, 2021 (for the 2022-2023 academic year)
• Eligibility:
  • Foreign students and researchers from around the world
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. students
  • Researchers and artists
  • Age limit: 35 years old (for Ph.D. students and researchers) or 30 years old (for Bachelor's and Master's students)
• Scholarship benefits:
  • Monthly stipend: CHF 1,800 (approximately USD 1,900)
  • Tuition fees: paid by the Swiss Government
  • Health insurance: provided by the Swiss Government
  • Travel allowance: CHF 1,000 (approximately USD 1,100) for the journey to and from Switzerland
  • Accommodation allowance: CHF 600 (approximately USD 650) per month
• Fields of study:
  • Arts (music, dance, theater, visual arts)
  • Humanities (philosophy, history, languages, literature)
  • Social sciences (sociology, psychology, anthropology)
  • Natural sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics)
  • Engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil, computer science)
  • Architecture
  • Medicine (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy)
• Application procedure:
  • Submit your application online through the Swiss Government's website
  • Attach all required documents, including a motivation letter, CV, academic certificates, and language proficiency certificates
  • Submit your application by December 15, 2021

2023 Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

• Deadline: December 15, 2022 (for the 2023-2024 academic year)
• Eligibility:
  • Foreign students and researchers from around the world
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. students
  • Researchers and artists
  • Age limit: 35 years old (for Ph.D. students and researchers) or 30 years old (for Bachelor's and Master's students)
• Scholarship benefits:
  • Monthly stipend: CHF 1,800 (approximately USD 1,900)
  • Tuition fees: paid by the Swiss Government
  • Health insurance: provided by the Swiss Government
  • Travel allowance: CHF 1,000 (approximately USD 1,100) for the journey to and from Switzerland
  • Accommodation allowance: CHF 600 (approximately USD 650) per month
• Fields of study:
  • Arts (music, dance, theater, visual arts)
  • Humanities (philosophy, history, languages, literature)
  • Social sciences (sociology, psychology, anthropology)
  • Natural sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics)
  • Engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil, computer science)
  • Architecture
  • Medicine (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy)
• Application procedure:
  • Submit your application online through the Swiss Government's website
  • Attach all required documents, including a motivation letter, CV, academic certificates, and language proficiency certificates
  • Submit your application by December 15, 2022

Please note that the application deadlines and scholarship benefits may vary depending on the country of origin and the field of study. It's essential to check the official website of the Swiss Government and the Swiss Embassy or Consulate in your country for more information and to confirm the eligibility criteria and application procedures.