Unlock your potential with the prestigious University of Geneva Excellence Fellowships, providing exceptional students with the opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree in science with a generous grant ranging from CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per year.

  • 🎓 Scholarship Name: University of Geneva Excellence Fellowships
  • 🌍 Offered By: University of Geneva, Faculty of Science
  • 🎓 Degree Level: Master’s in Science
  • 📅 Application Deadline: 28 February, 2025
  • 💰 Grant Amount: CHF 10,000 – CHF 15,000/year
  • ⏳ Duration: 1 year, extendable to 3-4 semesters
  • 📚 Eligibility: Outstanding students from any university
  • 🌐 Language: English or English/French programs
  • 📝 Application Details: Requires a CV, academic transcripts, motivation letter, and possibly GRE/TOEFL scores
  • 🏆 Rewards: No teaching duties; based on academic success
  • 📎 Required Documents: Single PDF including ID, CV, transcripts, motivation letter, and references

Designation

University of Geneva Excellence Fellowships

Research Area

Master’s programs in various disciplines within the Faculty of Science.

Location

University of Geneva, Switzerland

Eligibility/Qualification

  • Outstanding students from any university.
  • Must belong to the top 10% of their bachelor’s program.
  • Bachelor’s degree must be completed or expected to be completed within 6 months.
  • French proficiency is not a formal requirement.

Job Description

The Excellence Fellowship is designed to support highly motivated candidates wishing to pursue a Master of Science in fields covered by the Faculty of Science. The fellowship consists of a grant of CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per year for one year, extendable based on academic performance.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit the following documents in a single PDF file:

  • A scan of your national identity card or passport.
  • A Curriculum Vitae (maximum of 2 pages).
  • The transcript of exams passed during bachelor education, showing all grades.
  • A motivation letter detailing your scientific interests and motivation for pursuing a Master of Science program at the University of Geneva.
  • If possible, letters of reference from two professors attesting to your suitability for the program (preferably sent directly to Excellence-Master-Sciences@unige.ch).
  • Any additional relevant information such as GRE or TOEFL results.

To apply, use the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” button on the application page.

Last Date to Apply

February 28, 2025

Take this exceptional opportunity to further your academic career at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Switzerland.