Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027-2028
Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS/ESKAS), Swiss Confederation
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships support talented early-career researchers and artists from over 180 countries to pursue research fellowships, PhD studies, or Master’s degrees in artistic fields at Swiss universities and research institutions. The programme promotes international exchange, advanced research, and cooperation between Switzerland and participating countries.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Monthly scholarship stipend
- Tuition support (where applicable)
- Relocation and travel allowances
- Access to world-class Swiss research facilities
- Supervision by leading academics
- International networking and collaboration opportunities
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must hold a Master's degree (for research fellowship and PhD categories)
- 2 Must be from one of the 183 eligible countries
- 3 Must secure support from a Swiss academic supervisor
- 4 For art scholarships: must be applying for a first Master's degree in artistic fields (country restrictions apply)