Switzerland·GovernmentSwiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2026-2027
Swiss Confederation, Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS/ESKAS)
CHF 2,450/month
Master'sPhDPostdoctoral
Open·Next: September – December
Scholarships
Switzerland Scholarships for Namibian Students
Global Admissions lists 25 scholarships open to Namibian students studying in Switzerland. Of these, 3 pay for everything and 2 cover tuition in full — spanning Master's (17), PhD (4), Bachelor's (3), and MBA (3). Among the listed awards: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Economic Policies for the Global Transition (EPOG+), Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Vinifera EuroMaster - Viticulture and Oenology, and Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2026-2027. Award values on this list range widely; one example: CHF 2,450/month. Deadlines cluster around November and July, and 14 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.
- Scholarships listed
- 25
- Full-ride awards
- 3
- Degree levels covered
- 5
- Next deadlines
- Nov 30 · Nov 30 · September
What full funding is worth in Switzerland
Median listed international tuition by degree — this is the bill a fully funded award in Switzerland is covering.
Source: Global Admissions programme catalogue, 2026-09-10.
At a glance
| Award | Covers | Degrees | Funder type | Next deadline | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2026-2027 | CHF 2,450/month | Master's, PhD, Postdoctoral | Government | September | Switzerland |
| University of Lausanne (UNIL) Master's Grant | CHF 1,600 a month | Master's | University | November | Switzerland |
| ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship 2027 | Full tuition waiver plus CHF 24,000 a year for living and st… | Master's | University | Nov 30, 2026 | Switzerland |
| ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) | Full Ride | Master's | University | Nov 30, 2026 | Switzerland |
| EPFL Excellence Fellowships 2026 | CHF 10,000 a semester | Master's | University | December | Switzerland |
| Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Economic Policies for the Global Transition (EPOG+) | Full Ride | Master's | Government | January | Switzerland |
| University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships | CHF 10,000 | Master's | University | February | Switzerland |
| University of St.Gallen (HSG) Excellence Scholarship - Bachelor | Full Tuition | Bachelor's | University | July | Switzerland |
| IMD MBA BackPack Scholarship for Women | Full Tuition | MBA | Private | July | Switzerland |
| Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship - PhD Scholarship | CHF 2,450 a month | PhD | Government | August | Switzerland |
| Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship - Research Fellowship | CHF 2,450 a month | PhD | Government | August | Switzerland |
| Social Impact | CHF 2,100 | Master | University | Rolling | Switzerland |
| Sustainability Champion | CHF 3,300 | Bachelor | University | Rolling | Switzerland |
| Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Vinifera EuroMaster - Viticulture and Oenology | Full Ride | Master's | Government | Rolling | Switzerland |
| Glion Institute of Higher Education - Hospitality Industry Scholarship | 10% off tuition | Bachelor's, Master's | University | Rolling | Switzerland |
| IMD MBA Hilti STEM Scholars Program | CHF 50,000 | MBA | Private | Rolling | Switzerland |
| Future Leaders | CHF 2,100 | Master | University | Rolling | Switzerland |
| University of St.Gallen (HSG) Starr International Foundation Scholarship | CHF 20,000 | Master's | Private | Rolling | Switzerland |
| Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID) PhD Financial Support Package | CHF 20,000 a year | PhD | University | Rolling | Switzerland |
| EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships | CHF 10,000 a semester | Master's | University | Rolling | Switzerland |
| Women in Sustainability | CHF 2,100 | Master | University | Rolling | Switzerland |
| Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID) Master Financial Aid Scholarship | CHF 20,000 | Master's | University | Rolling | Switzerland |
| IMD MBA Nestle Scholarship for Women | CHF 40,000 | MBA | Private | Rolling | Switzerland |
| Responsible Leader | CHF 2,100 | Master | University | Rolling | Switzerland |
| Sustainable Business Practices | CHF 2,100 | Master | University | Rolling | Switzerland |
Switzerland·GovernmentSwitzerland·UniversityETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship 2027
ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) and the ETH Zurich Foundation
Full tuition waiver plus CHF 24,000 a year for living and study costs.
Master's
Open·Closes Nov 30, 2026
Switzerland·UniversityUniversity of St.Gallen (HSG) Excellence Scholarship - Bachelor
University of St.Gallen (HSG)
Full Tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Usually closes in July
Switzerland·UniversityETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP)
ETH Zurich
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Closes Nov 30, 2026
Switzerland·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in Economic Policies for the Global Transition (EPOG+)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Usually closes in January
Switzerland·UniversityUniversity of Lausanne (UNIL) Master's Grant
University of Lausanne
CHF 1,600 a month
Master's
Open·Next: 1 November
Switzerland·UniversitySocial Impact
Sustainability Management School
CHF 2,100
Master
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Switzerland·PrivateIMD MBA BackPack Scholarship for Women
IMD Business School (BackPack Foundation)
Full Tuition
MBA
Open·Next: 14 July
Switzerland·UniversitySustainability Champion
Sustainability Management School
CHF 3,300
Bachelor
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Switzerland·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in Vinifera EuroMaster - Viticulture and Oenology
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Usually closes in winter
Switzerland·UniversityEPFL Excellence Fellowships 2026
Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)
CHF 10,000 a semester
Master's
Open·Next: 15 December
Switzerland·UniversityGlion Institute of Higher Education - Hospitality Industry Scholarship
Glion Institute of Higher Education
10% off tuition
Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: No fixed deadline
Switzerland·UniversityUniversity of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships
University of Geneva
CHF 10,000
Master's
Open·Next: Around 28 February
Switzerland·PrivateIMD MBA Hilti STEM Scholars Program
IMD Business School (Hilti)
CHF 50,000
MBA
Open·Next: No fixed deadline
Switzerland·UniversityFuture Leaders
Sustainability Management School
CHF 2,100
Master
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Switzerland·GovernmentSwiss Government Excellence Scholarship - PhD Scholarship
Swiss Confederation (Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students / SBFI ESKAS)
CHF 2,450 a month
PhD
Open·Next: 20 August 2026
Switzerland·PrivateUniversity of St.Gallen (HSG) Starr International Foundation Scholarship
Starr International Foundation / University of St.Gallen
CHF 20,000
Master's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Switzerland·UniversityGeneva Graduate Institute (IHEID) PhD Financial Support Package
Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID)
CHF 20,000 a year
PhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Switzerland·UniversityEPFL Master Excellence Fellowships
EPFL (Ecole polytechnique federale de Lausanne)
CHF 10,000 a semester
Master's
Open·Next: Automatic when you apply
Switzerland·UniversityWomen in Sustainability
Sustainability Management School
CHF 2,100
Master
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Switzerland·UniversityGeneva Graduate Institute (IHEID) Master Financial Aid Scholarship
Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID)
CHF 20,000
Master's
Open·Next: Automatic when you apply
Switzerland·GovernmentSwiss Government Excellence Scholarship - Research Fellowship
Swiss Confederation (Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students / SBFI ESKAS)
CHF 2,450 a month
PhD
Open·Next: 20 August 2026
Switzerland·PrivateIMD MBA Nestle Scholarship for Women
IMD Business School (Nestle)
CHF 40,000
MBA
Open·Next: No fixed deadline
Switzerland·UniversityResponsible Leader
Sustainability Management School
CHF 2,100
Master
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Switzerland·UniversitySustainable Business Practices
Sustainability Management School
CHF 2,100
Master
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
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Frequently asked questions
Can Namibian students get fully funded scholarships in Switzerland?▾
Yes — 5 of the 25 scholarships listed for Namibian students in Switzerland cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete waiver, including Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Economic Policies for the Global Transition (EPOG+).
What do these scholarships cover?▾
3 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 2 cover tuition in full, and 0 waive tuition entirely; the remaining 20 pay a stipend, a fixed amount, or a percentage of costs. A typical award: CHF 2,450/month.
When are the deadlines?▾
Deadlines cluster around November and July, and 14 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.