Important information
For International students
- The funding of the entire studies must be secured before joining EPFL (information from the Swiss Confederation and the Canton of Vaud).
- EPFL cannot provide financial support in case of poor budget planning.
For Swiss students or students with a C permit
- In case of a financial issue, the cantonal services for a cantonal scholarship (see “Cantonal scholarships” below) can be contacted.
- An EPFL social scholarship can also be requested in the same time.
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EPFL scholarships
EPFL social scholarship
EPFL is dedicated to supporting students, in particular when their financial situation makes it difficult for them to complete their studies.
Scholarship for study trips
Students whose section recommend participating in study trips, with an educational purpose can ask for financial support. Exchange students are not entitled to it.
Scholarship for ukrainien students
For all requests for financial support related to the situation in Ukraine, please contact [email protected]
Scholarships for Swiss citizens/C permit
These scholarships are for Swiss or foreign students whose parents are living in Switzerland. Please find the different adresses where to apply on this page.
Swiss students living abroad must apply to their canton of origin and to educationsuisse.
This foundation gives grants to students with above-average results, who are permanent resident in Switzerland and only if state grants are not available.
More information on their website.
Other scholarships
| Who can apply? | Students who are Swiss or have a C permit: can apply starting their first year of studies. International students: can apply starting their second year of studies. Students at the CMS, Bachelor and Master level, who are living in the canton of Geneva or who have applied for a scholarship from the cantonal scholarship office of the canton of Geneva (SBPE). Students in this situation must tick the “Hans Wilsdorf scholarship” box on the form, and not the “EPFL social scholarship” box. The Hans Wilsdorf fund is managed by EPFL according to the same criteria as EPFL social scholarships. |
| How long does the support last? | Per academic year (1 or 2 semesters), that means for 5 months per semester and a maximum of ten months per year of study. |
| When do I need to apply? | Applications for autunm 2024 and spring 2025: – New application : 01.10.24 – Renewal of scholarship: 01.10.24 Applications for spring 2025: – New application and renewal of scholarship: : 01.12.24 / 01.02.25 / 01.03.25 |
| When will I receive my money? | At the start of each semester |
| What form shoud I use? | Hans Wilsdorf application form 2024-2025 |
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For any question: [email protected]
| Who can apply? | This foundation offers grants to Master students in the Architecture or Civil Engineering programmes. Only students who succesfully passed their first year at EPFL are eligible. Priority will be given to Swiss or Italian nationals. |
| How long does the support last? | Per academic year (1 or 2 semesters), that means for 5 months per semester and a maximum of ten months per year of study. |
| When do I need to apply? | 01.08.2024 (for the autumn semester and for the whole year) 01.12.2024 (for the spring semester) |
| When will I receive my money? | At the start of each semester |
| What form shoud I use? | Lauti application form 2024-2025 |
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For any question: [email protected]
| Who can apply? | This fund provides financial support to Master students, among others from a developing country. Only students who succesfully passed their first year at EPFL are eligible. More information on their biography (in French only). |
| How long does the support last? | Per academic year (1 or 2 semesters), that means for 5 months per semester and a maximum of ten months per year of study. |
| When do I need to apply? | Scholarship request for Autumn 2024 and Spring 2025: – New application: 01.06.24 / 01.08.2024 / 01.10.24 – Renewal: 01.05.24 /01.10.24 Scholarship request for Spring 2025: – New and renewal: 01.12.24 / 01.02.25 / 01.03.25 |
| When will I receive my money? | At the start of each semester |
| What form should I use? | Scholarship application form 2024-2025 Scholarship renewal application form 2024-2025 |
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For any question: [email protected]
This association supports deserving students who could no attend tertiary education in Switzerland. The support is financial (honor loan) and practical (coaching).
In exchange, beneficiaries are expected to sponsor a student when they are in a position to do so.
More information on their website.
This foundation supports, encourages researchers and academics of any nationality who develop top research in the fields of engineering and environmental sciences.
More information on their website.
This foundation delivers social scholarships for students in microengineering.
More information on the following documents:
- Charles-Edouard Guillaume Foundation presentation
- Scholarship presentation
- Scholarship application form
Deadline : 30 September (each year)
Scholarships for studies abroad
Scholarships for studies abroad
Discover the various possibilities of financial support to study abroad, offered by EPFL as well as other partners and foundations.