ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Award
ETH Zurich · Switzerland
The ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship and Opportunity Award is offered to the most talented Masters students applying to ETH Zurich. It covers full tuition and provides a living stipend of CHF 12,000 per year. Applicants must apply for the scholarship at the same time as their Masters programme application. ETH Zurich is consistently ranked among the world's top universities.
| Provider / Funder |
ETH ZurichVerified
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| Host country |
SwitzerlandVerified
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| Award value |
Fully funded — see coverage belowOfficial
Exact amounts change annually — always verify on official source
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| Duration |
Duration of Masters degree (typically 2 years)Estimated
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| Application deadline |
December 15 annuallyEstimated
Deadlines change annually — always check official source
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| Fully funded |
Yes — fully fundedEstimated
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| Renewable |
YesEstimated
Subject to satisfactory academic progress
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| Eligible nationalities |
All countries (MSc applicants to ETH Zurich)Estimated
Check the official page for the full and current list
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| Other requirements |
Outstanding academic achievement; apply simultaneously with Masters applicationEstimated
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This scholarship is aimed at high-achieving students who need full financial support to pursue postgraduate study abroad. Eligible nationalities are listed as: All countries (MSc applicants to ETH Zurich). The scholarship supports study in Switzerland.
Applicants should note that additional requirements include: Outstanding academic achievement; apply simultaneously with Masters application. These criteria are important and should be reviewed carefully before beginning an application.
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Key deadline: December 15 annually. Deadlines are strictly enforced — incomplete or late applications are typically not considered. We recommend starting your application at least 2–3 months before the deadline.
Applications are typically submitted through the official scholarship portal (https://ethz.ch/en/studies/master/financial/excellence-scholarship.html). You will usually need to provide: academic transcripts, a personal statement or research proposal, letters of recommendation, proof of English proficiency, and a CV or résumé.
As a fully funded award, this scholarship is highly competitive. Shortlisted candidates are often invited to interview. Your personal statement and letters of recommendation carry significant weight alongside your academic record.
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