University of Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowships

The Faculty of Science of the University of Geneva, in collaboration with several sponsors, has established an Excellence Fellowship Program to support outstanding and highly motivated candidates who intend to pursue a Master of Science in any of the disciplines covered by the Faculty.

University of Geneva in Switzerland

Master of Science degree in one of the disciplines offered by the Faculty of Sciences

Not specified

All students including international students

The scholarship 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.

Regardless of your home university, whether you have passed or are doing a brilliant bachelor degree, and that you are one of the best in your year, this program is for you! You must meet the admission criteria of the Master of your choice and be selected on the basis of the application file for an Excellence Fellowship.

Applications are currently closed.

For the application to be considered, 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. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a personal link allowing you to fill out the application form. The application deadline is 28 February 2026 for Masters course starting September 2026.

It is important to visit the official website to access the application form and  for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.