Scholarship
EPFL social scholarship
This scholarship is designed to support students facing financial difficulties that hinder their ability to complete their studies. It operates on the principle of subsidiarity, serving as a last resort after other funding options have been exhausted.
About this scholarship
EPFL social scholarship is offered by EPFL for study in Switzerland at bachelor and master level. The award is valued at Variable based on financial need, provided as other support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as other funding. Applicants selected receive Variable based on financial need. Selection is need-based, so financial circumstances are central to the assessment.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor and master level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Swiss students, holders of a C permit, or refugees who have received a rejection from cantonal programs, or international students who have completed at least one year at EPFL.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor and master
Funding basis
Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- EPFL
- Study destination
- Switzerland
- Award
- Variable based on financial need
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-23