Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship

 

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship 

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship is a prestigious, fully funded scholarship offered by the Swiss Government to outstanding international students and researchers for postgraduate study and research in Switzerland.

🎓 Main Opportunities

• PhD Scholarship – for applicants with a Master's degree who want to pursue a PhD in Switzerland.

• Research Fellowship – for researchers who want to undertake research in Switzerland.

• Master in Arts Scholarship – available to applicants from selected countries for artistic fields.

✅ Key Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent for PhD applicants.

• Strong academic and research background.

• Excellent research proposal.

• Acceptance/support from a Swiss academic supervisor is generally required for PhD and research applicants.

• Meet Tanzania-specific eligibility and deadline requirements.

• Applicants must satisfy the relevant age and qualification conditions.

💰 Benefits

• Approximately CHF 2,450 per month for eligible scholarship holders.

• PhD scholarships can normally be supported for up to 36 months, subject to satisfactory progress.

• Additional benefits may apply depending on the scholarship category and institution.

📄 Required Documents

• Application form

• Academic certificates and transcripts

• CV

• Passport

• Research proposal

• Motivation letter

• Swiss supervisor's support letter

• Recommendation letters

• Other country-specific documents

📝 Application Process

1. Choose your research/PhD field.

2. Identify suitable Swiss universities and professors.

3. Develop your research proposal.

4. Contact potential Swiss supervisors.

5. Obtain supervisor support.

6. Prepare the scholarship documents.

7. Submit through the official application system and prescribed country procedure.

2027–2028 applications open: 20 August 2026. The exact deadline for Tanzanian applicants should be checked in the official Tanzania-specific scholarship information.

🇹🇿 For Tanzanian Applicants

Tanzanian applicants should check the Swiss Government and Swiss Embassy in Tanzania for the specific eligible scholarship category, deadline and application procedure.

Official Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

Best suited for: Tanzanian graduates with a Master's degree, strong academic/research profiles, and a clear PhD or research project who can secure a suitable Swiss academic supervisor.