Scholarship
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are aimed at young researchers from abroad who have completed a master’s degree or PhD. These scholarships provide graduates the opportunity to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research in any of the Swiss cantonal universities or federal institutes of technology.
About this scholarship
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships is offered by Swiss Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) at phd level. The award is valued at Monthly stipend, 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, 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: Cameroon.
Eligibility
Applicants must be postgraduate researchers holding a master's degree or equivalent, meeting specific academic and research criteria set by the Swiss government.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-12-01. 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
Cameroon
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, tuition fees, health insurance, and housing allowance
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- Cameroon
- Deadline
- Open · 2026-12-01
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20