Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
Course(s) Offered: All courses
Course Level: Graduate (research, Phd, postdoc)
Provider: Swiss government
Country to Study in: Switzerland
Scholarship Description
Every year, the Swiss Government offers scholarships to foreign students, among whom are Nigerian scholars.
The Government of Switzerland through its Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), awards various postgraduate scholarships to Nigerian students in three categories: Excellence Research Scholarships, Excellence PhD Scholarships, AND Excellence Post-doctoral Scholarships.
These scholarships provide Nigerian graduates from all fields with the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies or research in Switzerland at one of the public funded university or recognized institution.
Eligibility
Nigerian graduates wishing to pursue their study or research in Switzerland who are:
- Highly
qualified postgraduate researchers from all academic fields as well as
young Medical Doctors;
- Highly
qualified post-graduate students (in possession of the required degrees)
from all academic fields; or
- Highly
qualified postdoctoral researchers from all academic fields
The
Scholarship is only valid for full time Research, full time PhD studies or full
time Postdoctoral Research in Switzerland. It is not valid for mixed Research,
mixed PhD programs or mixed Postdoctoral Research (part time in Switzerland and
part time in a third country).
For complete eligibility criteria, visit the official website via link provided below.
Selection criteria:
Scholarship awards are decided on the basis of academic and scientific excellence.
Eligible groups
Citizens of the Federal republic of Nigeria.
Editor's note:
It is important to note that 'Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships' are available to citizens of ALL countries, but information on this page is specifically for Nigerians.
To learn more about information on this scholarship for ALL other countries, see 'Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships'.
Participating Institutions
Any of Switzerland’s institutions of higher learning, including:
For complete eligibility criteria, visit the official website via link provided below.
Selection criteria:
Scholarship awards are decided on the basis of academic and scientific excellence.
Eligible groups
Citizens of the Federal republic of Nigeria.
Editor's note:
It is important to note that 'Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships' are available to citizens of ALL countries, but information on this page is specifically for Nigerians.
To learn more about information on this scholarship for ALL other countries, see 'Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships'.
Participating Institutions
Any of Switzerland’s institutions of higher learning, including:
INSTITUTIONS
|
SCHOOLS
|
Universities
|
University
of Basel / University of Bern / University of Fribourg / University of Geneva
/ University of Lausanne / University of Lucerne / University of Neuchâtel /
University of St.Gallen / University of Zurich /
University of Lugano
|
Federal
Institutes of Technology
|
Swiss
Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) / Swiss Federal Institute of
Technology Zurich (ETHZ)
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Teaching
and Research Institutes
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Graduate
Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID) / Swiss Graduate
School of Public Administration (IDHEAP)
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Universities
of Applied Sciences (ONLY for research and postdoc
students)
|
University
of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland / Bern University of Applied Sciences
/ University of Applied Sciences Northwest Switzerland / University of
applied Sciences Eastern Switzerland / Lucerne University of Applied Sciences
and Arts / University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
|
Fields of study
Types of scholarships offered:
- Research
Scholarships: To enable selected applicants to undertake a Research in the
realm of their PhD or their Medical specialization in one of the 10 Swiss
Public Universities, the two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology, the
public teaching and research institutes and the Universities of applied
sciences
- PhD
Scholarships: To enable selected applicants to undertake a PhD in one of
the 10 Swiss Public Universities, the two Swiss Federal Institutes of
Technology and public teaching and research institutes
- Post-doctoral
Scholarships: To enable selected applicants to undertake a Postdoctoral
Research in one of the 10 Swiss Public Universities, the two Swiss Federal
Institutes of Technology, the public teaching and research institutes and
the Universities of applied sciences
No Bachelor or Master scholarships are
available
Number of awards
Several although number not specified by provider
Sponsorship duration
Scholarships are provided for the following durations:
Number of awards
Several although number not specified by provider
Sponsorship duration
Scholarships are provided for the following durations:
- Research
fellowships: 12 months maximum (non renewable)
- PhD
scholarships: 3 years maximum
- Postdoctorate
scholarships: 12 months (renewable maximum 6 month)
Scholarship benefits
Amount and additional allowances:
Amount and additional allowances:
- The
scholarship amounts to a monthly payment of 1920 (CHF3500 for postdoc students) Swiss Francs (tax free net amount)
- Exemption
of the tuition fees (except for EPFL)
- Mandatory
Swiss Health insurance paid by the FCS (for non-European grantees only)
- A
lump sum for air fare for non-European grantees (provided at the end of
the scholarship)
- Special
300 Swiss Francs lodging allowance (paid once at the beginning of the
scholarship)
- 1
year half-fare public transportation card
- Counseling
and various trips, dinners and sight seeing
tours organized for Swiss Government Scholarship holders
Method of Application
If you fulfill the eligibility requirements cited in the above-mentioned scholarships:
If you fulfill the eligibility requirements cited in the above-mentioned scholarships:
- The
application package can be obtained from the Swiss Embassy in Abuja.
- Applications
have to be returned in 3 copies
It is very important to visit the
official website via link provided below to download and very carefully read
the official documents on 'Research Scholarships', 'PhD Scholarships', and
'Post-doctoral Scholarships'.
Warning
against a fake scholarship offer using the name of the Swiss Government
Scholarships (phishing)
The State Secretariat for Education and Research issues this warning against fake Swiss Federal Government Scholarships advertised by e-mail. The Swiss Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (CFBE) never advertises its scholarships by e-mail. The scholarships are directly managed by the Swiss Embassies in the various countries.
The Swiss Federal Commission for Scholarships recommends to never answer to these e-mails and above all not to send any money.
The State Secretariat for Education and Research issues this warning against fake Swiss Federal Government Scholarships advertised by e-mail. The Swiss Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (CFBE) never advertises its scholarships by e-mail. The scholarships are directly managed by the Swiss Embassies in the various countries.
The Swiss Federal Commission for Scholarships recommends to never answer to these e-mails and above all not to send any money.
DEADLINES:
The deadline date for the submission of ALL applications is 30.11.2013
PLEASE NOTE:
Applications are subject to preliminary selection by the relevant national authorities and/or the Swiss diplomatic representation. The short-listed applications are then analyzed by the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) which subsequently takes the final decision.
The FCS is composed of University Professors from all the Swiss public Universities.
Contact
Questions and application documents, have to be submitted at the following address:
Swiss Embassy in Abuja,
157 Adetokumbo Ademola Crescent,
Wuse II, 900003;
Abuja. FCT
E-mail: abu.vertretung@eda.admin.ch
Tel: 00234 (0) 810 411 9943-6
Open to International students: No (ONLY Nigerians)
Note: For 2016 application, submit your phone number and we would notify you when the form is out.
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