Fully Funded Masters Scholarship in Switzerland at University of Geneva
Fully Funded Masters Scholarship in Switzerland

University of Geneva | Category: Scholarship
Published: 2024-11-08 | Deadline: 2025-02-28

2025 University of Geneva Excellence Masters Scholarship in Switzerland (Fully Funded) Deadline: 28 February, 2025

The University of Geneva Excellence Masters Scholarship aims to support outstanding and highly motivated candidates who intend to pursue a Master of Science in any of the disciplines covered by the Faculty.

The Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowship consists of a grant amounting to CHF 10’000 to CHF 15’000/year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master’s program.

In this post, we will provide you with more information about the scholarship opportunity as well as a step-by-step procedure to apply successfully.

University of Geneva Excellence Masters Scholarship Summary

  • Host Country: Switzerland
  • Study Abroad: Study in Europe
  • Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
  • Eligible Countries: All Countries
  • Reward: Full Scholarship | CHF 10,000-15,000 per year
  • Deadline: February 28, 2025

University of Geneva Excellence Masters Scholarship Details:

  1. The Faculty of Science of the University of Geneva, in collaboration with several sponsors, has established an Excellence Masters Fellowship Program for international students to study in Switzerland.
  2. The Masters of the Faculty of Science constitute an ideal training base for academic and professional development, opening careers in industry, teaching, and administration in sciences, communication, and media.
  3. The fellowship Master’s degrees are either entirely in English or in English and French. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowship 2025 Requirements:

To be considered for the Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowship, note the following requirements:

  • Application for an University of Geneva Excellence Fellowship is open to students from any university with very good performance in their studies (belonging to the best 10% of their bachelor’s program) and that have completed the Bachelor degree or expect to complete it within 6 months.
  • Selection of the applicants will be based on excellence.
  • Evaluation will be made on the basis of the documentation sent by the applicants.
  • French proficiency is not a formal requirement for the Masters of the Faculty of science.

2025 University of Geneva Excellence Masters Scholarship Benefits

  • The University of Geneva Excellence Masters Scholarship ship value is CHF 10,000-15,000 per year.
  • It is awarded for one year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master’s programme (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.

Required Documents

The application (in English or French) must include the following documents in the form of a SINGLE pdf file:

  • A scan of your national identity card or passport.
  • A Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum).
  • The transcript of exams passed during the bachelor education, with all grades.
  • A motivation letter in which you describe your specific scientific interests and your motivation to pursue a Master of Science program at the University of Geneva.
  • If possible: Letters of references from two professors (preferably sent by them directly to Excellence-Master-Sciences@unige.ch) attesting your aptitude to this program.
  • Any other pertinent information like results of GRE (General requirement examination), of TOEFL or other language test.

The application is made online, from the beginning of January of each year. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a personal link allowing you to fill out the application form.

Next application deadline is 15 March 2025 (for Masters starting September 18, 2025).

How To Apply for University of Geneva Excellence Masters Scholarship

For the application to be considered for the Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowship, each student has to

  • Fulfill the enrollment procedure as described on the Admissions office website
  • The application is made online, from the beginning of January of each year. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a personal link allowing you to fill out the application form.
  • Next application deadline is 28 February, 2025 (for Masters starting September 15, 2025).
  • Click the button below to begin your application.

Additional Information

  • Complete list of the Master programs under http://www.unige.ch/sciences/Masters
  • Students who have already started a Master programme at the Faculty of Science can no longer apply for the Excellence Master Fellowship
  • Additional information can be obtained from the Masters coordinators or the Academic advisor

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Deadline: 28 February, 2025