SScholarSEA
Scholarship

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship

State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), Switzerland
Due 15 Nov 2026

Research or doctoral scholarship in Switzerland with a monthly stipend, tuition waiver and health insurance. Offered to students from partner countries including most SEA nations.

Funding
Full
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
Study levels
Masters, PhD
Fields
Any
Study in
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Open to
9 countries
🇮🇩 Indonesia🇻🇳 Vietnam🇵🇭 Philippines🇹🇭 Thailand🇲🇾 Malaysia🇲🇲 Myanmar🇰🇭 Cambodia🇱🇦 Laos🇹🇱 Timor-Leste

Requirements (approximate)

  • ✓Hold a Masters degree (for PhD/postdoc award) or strong undergraduate (for arts scholarship)
  • ✓Secure a supervisor at a Swiss institution before applying
  • ✓Under the age limit set by your country's agreement
  • ✓Apply via the Swiss Embassy in your home country

These are indicative. Confirm exact requirements (grades, English test scores, age, documents) on the official site before applying.

How to apply

  1. 1Check you meet the eligibility (nationality, academic results, language test).
  2. 2Prepare core documents: passport, transcripts, IELTS/TOEFL, reference letters.
  3. 3Get admission or a conditional offer from an eligible university if required.
  4. 4Submit your application on the official portal before the deadline.

Last verified 5 Jun 2026. Source. Always confirm details on the official website before applying.

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