Scholarships for studies abroad
Are you dreaming of studying abroad but are dissuaded by financial costs? Discover various financial support opportunities such as mobility stipends granted by EPFL and study abroad scholarships offered by several partners and foundations to selected students – including graduate studies in some of the best institutions in the world!
More information on each offer including application and deadlines can be found in the links in the boxes below.
EPFL scholarships and allowances
Bachelor students
This scholarship supports EPFL students nominated for a one-year-long exchange during their 3rd year Bachelor.
Master students
A scholarship or allowance is available to EPFL students undertaking a Master’s thesis in one of EPFL’s European partner institution, in ETHZ or one of the four ETH Board research Institutes (EAWAG, EMPA, PSI, WSL).
Other study abroad scholarships
Severin B. Hacker Fellowships
The Severin B. Hacker Fellowships allow students to carry out their Master’s thesis at Carnegie Mellon University.
EducationUSA Advising Center
EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network that promotes U.S. higher education to students around the world.
Bertarelli Foundation
Allows students to carry out their Master’s project within an Harvard Medical School-affiliated laboratory.
Heinrich J. Klein Foundation
Supports students for temporary scientific stays abroad like the attendance of a summer school.
Heyning-Roelli Foundation
Provides financial support to talented but financially underprivileged students to study abroad (travel and subsistence expenses).
ETH Robotics Student Fellowship 2024
An opportunity for graduate students to research alongside experts on the specific topic of robotics of their choice.
ETH SSRF 2024: Computer Science
Open to undergraduate and graduate students. The fellowship is provided by ETH Zurich.
Amgen Scholars Programme 2024
The biotechnological programme covers nine weeks of intensive research in a state-of-the art laboratory in Zurich or Basel.
Swiss Study Foundation
Offers various scholarships to outstanding students to contribute towards studying abroad, attending conferences, internships and other projects.
swissuniversities
This website gathers information on various scholarships to study abroad.
Wish Foundation
Provides financial support to talented and promising female students that wish to do their Master’s thesis abroad.
Graduate studies scholarships
Berrow Foundation
Offers scholarships to Swiss students to pursue fully funded graduate studies at the University of Oxford as members of Lincoln College. An information session is usually held in November. Exact date to be confirmed late October.
Fulbright Grant Program Switzerland
Offers students and scholars with Swiss citizenship and English proficiency funding to pursue studies at the master’s or Ph.D. level or to teach and do research at post-doctoral level at any recognized institution of higher education in the United States. Virtual info session on May 2nd, 2024, 16:30-17:15. Sign up at [email protected]
EducationUSA Advising Center
EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network that promotes U.S. higher education to students around the world.
The Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships
The scholarship program is intended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school.
McCall MacBain Foundation
Provides fully funded Master’s or second-entry professional undergraduate program at McGill University.
swissuniversities
This website gathers information on various scholarships to study abroad, including graduate studies.