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Switzerland ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship 2025

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Brief overview:

The ESOP supports excellent Master’s students at ETH Zurich with financial aid, mentorship, and access to a network via the ETH Foundation. The scholarship covers both study and living costs for the duration of the Master’s program.

Details of the scholarships :

ESOP provides a scholarship of CHF 12,000 per semester for living and study expenses, alongside a tuition fee waiver. It is awarded for the regular duration of the Master’s program (three to four semesters).

Approximately 60 scholarships are available for the 2025/26 academic year. Applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committees, and final decisions rest with the Rector of ETH Zurich. The application window is open from November 1 to November 30, 2024.

Eligibility Requirements:

    1. Must be in the top 10% of the Bachelor’s degree program (grade A).
    2. Applicants must provide a reachable phone number for possible interviews in February.
    3. Those already enrolled in a Master’s program at ETH Zurich or holding a Master’s degree are not eligible.

Benefits of scholarships:

      • CHF 12,000 per semester for living and study costs.
      • Tuition fee waiver.
      • Mentorship and access to the ETH Foundation’s network. 

Required documents:

        • Application via eApply (online Master’s application).
        • Pre-proposal for the Master’s thesis (self-developed, following established citation practices).
        • Two reference letters (if the Master’s program does not require references).

How to apply for the scholarships:

Submit the application through eApply during the first application window, from November 1 to November 30, 2024.

Include all necessary documents, such as the pre-proposal for the Master’s thesis and reference letters, where applicable.

Applicants will be notified of the results by the end of March.

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