The Swiss Government has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for international students seeking to pursue postgraduate studies in Switzerland.

The scholarship, which is fully funded, is open to students from all nationalities and is aimed at supporting outstanding international candidates to undertake Master’s and Doctoral (PhD) degree programmes in accredited Swiss institutions.

According to details released by the organisers, the scholarship covers full tuition, living expenses and other approved academic costs for successful applicants throughout the duration of their studies in Switzerland.

The award is tenable in Switzerland, and interested candidates are expected to meet the academic and admission requirements set by their chosen institutions, as well as the eligibility criteria outlined by the Swiss Government.

Applications for the 2026 scholarship cycle are currently open, with the deadline set for December 2025.

Prospective applicants are advised to obtain full details on eligibility requirements, application procedures and supporting documents through the official application portal.

The application link is available at:
https://brightscholarship.com/swiss-government-scholarships-2026/

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are part of Switzerland’s efforts to promote international academic cooperation and strengthen global research and educational exchange.