The Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowship Grant 2025

The Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowship is a prestigious scholarship program offering financial support of CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per year for outstanding students pursuing a Master’s degree at the University of Geneva in Switzerland.

In this post, we provide essential details about the scholarship, eligibility criteria, benefits, required documents, and a step-by-step application guide.

University of Geneva Excellence Masters Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: Switzerland
• Study Abroad: Study in Europe
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Reward: Full Scholarship | CHF 10,000-15,000 per year
• Deadline: February 28, 2025

Scholarship Details

The Faculty of Science at the University of Geneva, in collaboration with several sponsors, established the Excellence Masters Fellowship Program to support international students pursuing Master’s degrees.

The Faculty of Science offers a strong academic foundation for careers in research, industry, teaching, science communication, and administration. The Master’s programs are conducted entirely in English or a mix of English and French.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be applying for a Master’s program at the University of Geneva.
• Must have excellent academic performance (top 10% of their Bachelor’s program).
• Must have completed or be completing a Bachelor’s degree within six months.
• Selection is based on merit.
• French proficiency is NOT required.

Scholarship Benefits

• Financial Support: CHF 10,000 – CHF 15,000 per year.
• Duration: One year, renewable for the regular Master’s program duration (3-4 semesters), provided the student maintains academic excellence.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit a single PDF file containing:

1. Scanned copy of national ID or passport
2. Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages)
3. Official transcripts of Bachelor’s degree coursework
4. Motivation letter explaining scientific interests and reasons for applying
5. Two reference letters (sent directly by professors to Excellence-Master-Sciences@unige.ch)
6. Additional supporting documents (GRE, TOEFL, or other language test results, if applicable)

Application Process: Step-by-Step Guide

1. Register Online: The application process begins in January 2025.
2. Complete the Admission Process: Follow the guidelines on the Admissions Office website.
3. Upload All Required Documents: Submit your complete application before the deadline.
4. Application Deadline: February 28, 2025.
5. Notification: Successful candidates will be informed in the following months

Additional Information

• Complete list of Master’s programs: University of Geneva Master’s Programs
• Students already enrolled in a Master’s program at the University of Geneva are not eligible.
• Contact the Masters coordinators or Academic advisors for further details.

Apply Now

Click here to apply for the Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowship