Excellence Master Fellowships (Faculty of Science, University of Geneva)
Fellowships of CHF 10,000 to 15,000 per year for outstanding applicants to Master of Science programmes at the University of Geneva Faculty of Science.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Switzerland
Funding
CHF 10,000 to 15,000 per year with no teaching duties. Awarded for one year, then extended for the regular length of the master's (three or four semesters) if the student is successful after the first semester.
Eligible applicants
Outstanding applicants to Geneva Faculty of Science master's programmes
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Overview
Excellence Master Fellowships (Faculty of Science, University of Geneva) is offered by University of Geneva for Master’s study in Switzerland. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Passport or ID scanRequired
- CV (max 2 pages)Required
- Bachelor transcript with all gradesRequired
- Motivation letterRequired
- Two professor reference lettersRequired
What this scholarship covers
Annual fellowship (CHF 10,000 to 15,000)
Included
Tuition fees
Not specified
CHF 10,000 to 15,000 per year with no teaching duties. Awarded for one year, then extended for the regular length of the master's (three or four semesters) if the student is successful after the first semester. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- No nationality requirement stated
- International eligibility
- Applications can be in English or French; master's programmes are taught in English, or English and French.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Meet master's admission criteria; selected on excellence
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Switzerland
Official eligibility summary
Open to highly motivated students wishing to pursue a Master of Science in a discipline of the Faculty, regardless of home university. Applicants must meet the master's admission criteria and be selected on excellence. Students who have already started a master's in the Faculty cannot apply.
Applicant profile
- Outstanding applicants to Geneva Faculty of Science master's programmes
Study route
- Master’s study in Switzerland
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to highly motivated students wishing to pursue a Master of Science in a discipline of the Faculty, regardless of home university. Applicants must meet the master's admission criteria and be selected on excellence. Students who have already started a master's in the Faculty cannot apply.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- GRE, TOEFL or other test results
How to apply
- 1
Complete the UNIGE enrollment procedure for the master's
- 2
Open the online application in early January via the personal link emailed after registration
- 3
Submit everything as a single PDF
Application timeline
Application cycle
The round for masters starting 14 September 2026 closed 28 February 2026; the online form opens in early January. The page does not give the next date.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Geneva
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.