Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2025

The following information is intended for individuals interested in applying for a Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship. Here you will find all the details needed to prepare your scholarship application.

These scholarships are intended for art students wishing to obtain their first Master’s degree in Switzerland. 

Scholarships are available at all Swiss conservatories and art schools. They are available to applicants from only a limited number of countries.

• Table of Content
• About Swiss Government
• Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
• Requirements for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Swiss Government

Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country, home to numerous lakes, villages and the high peaks of the Alps. Its cities contain medieval quarters, with landmarks like capital Bern’s Zytglogge clock tower and Lucerne’s wooden chapel bridge.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

CHF 1’920 per month to cover basic living expenses for one person.

Requirements for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent completed by 31 July 2026.
• Date of birth after 31 December 1990.
• Applicants must not yet hold a Master’s degree at the start of the scholarship.
• Admission process (entrance exam or submitted application) to a Swiss art or music school (conservatory) must already be in progress.
• If the applicant already resides in Switzerland: date of entry must not be earlier than 1 August 2025 (submit a copy of the registration confirmation or residence permit).

Interview date, Process and Venue for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

• Artistic profile, qualifications, and motivation.
• Submitted portfolio: artistic maturity and potential.
• Enrolment availability at the desired university.

Duration

• 12 months
• Extension possible up to a maximum of 21 months, depending on the chosen Master's degree programme and the required ECTS credits.
• Start date: 1 September 2026.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships webpage