Scholarship
ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP)
The Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) encourages outstanding young people from Switzerland and around the world to complete their Master’s degree at ETH Zurich. The scholarship allows them to focus fully on their studies and research.
About this scholarship
ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) is offered by ETH Zurich for study in Switzerland at master level. The award is valued at CHF 12,000 per semester, provided as tuition and living 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 tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive CHF 12,000 per semester. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Outstanding students applying for a Master's degree at ETH Zurich.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-11-30. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- ETH Zurich
- Study destination
- Switzerland
- Award
- CHF 12,000 per semester
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Open · 2026-11-30
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-23