Scholarship
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships provide international researchers with the opportunity to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research at one of the public funded universities or recognized institutions in Switzerland. These scholarships aim to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and other countries.
About this scholarship
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists is offered by Swiss Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) at phd level. The award is valued at Monthly stipend, exemption from tuition fees, health insurance, and housing allowance, provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Monthly stipend, exemption from tuition fees, health insurance, and housing allowance. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Bolivia.
Eligibility
Applicants must be postgraduate researchers in any discipline who plan to come to Switzerland to pursue research or further studies at the doctoral or post-doctoral level.
How to apply
Applications close on 2027-01-01. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Nationality requirements
Bolivia
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
- Swiss Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS)
- Award
- Monthly stipend, exemption from tuition fees, health insurance, and housing allowance
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- Bolivia
- Deadline
- Open · 2027-01-01
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-29