ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship 2027 (Fully Funded)

ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship 2027 offers full living support and a tuition waiver for outstanding Master’s applicants at one of the world’s top technical universities. First, it is open to students starting a regular Master’s programme in autumn 2027. Also, applicants must show exceptional academic results, typically in the top 10 percent of their Bachelor’s class. Plus, the award includes mentorship and a network through the ETH Foundation. Overall, it suits ambitious students aiming for research excellence in science and engineering. Check other options such as the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027 if you need different eligibility rules.

Overview

• Host country, Switzerland
• Host school, ETH Zurich
• Level of study, Master’s
• Value, CHF 13,500 per semester plus full tuition waiver
• Nationality, Open to international students with strong records
• Funded by, ETH Zurich and ETH Foundation

Benefits of the ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship 2027

First, the award pays CHF 13,500 per semester from autumn 2027 onwards to cover living and study costs. Also, it includes a full tuition fee waiver for the entire regular duration of the Master’s programme, which is three or four semesters. Plus, selected students join a network and receive mentorship support. In short, the package covers both living expenses and tuition so recipients can focus fully on their studies.

• CHF 13,500 per semester stipend from HS27
• Full tuition waiver for the programme length
• Mentorship and ETH Foundation network
• Approximately 60 awards for 2027/28

Who Should Apply

Students with outstanding Bachelor’s results who want to pursue a research oriented Master’s at ETH should apply. Compare this with the EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships 2027 which offers a different package focused on Lausanne.

Eligibility Requirements

Overall, applicants must meet these points.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or be in the final year, typically ranked in the top 10 percent of the class
• Apply for a regular ETH Zurich Master’s programme (MAS programmes are excluded)
• Submit a pre proposal for the Master’s thesis
• Provide strong academic references
• Not already enrolled in a Master’s at ETH or holding a Master’s degree

First Application Window Only

Notably, applications for this award are only accepted in the first Master’s application window. Students with degrees from outside Switzerland must use this period. See how other Swiss options work in the FMI International PhD Program 2027.

Before you commit, the Cost calculator adds up tuition, living costs, insurance and flights for your whole study period, and shows how much a scholarship would still leave you to fund.

Required Documents

• Complete Master’s application documents via eApply
• Pre proposal for the Master’s thesis (follow official guidelines)
• Academic transcripts and degree certificates
• Two academic references (or named referees if the programme does not require them)
• Proof of language proficiency if required by the programme

How to Apply

First, prepare your Bachelor’s documents and the thesis pre proposal early. Next, open the eApply portal and start the Master’s application. Then, tick the option for the Excellence Scholarship and upload the required files. Submit everything by the deadline. Review other fully funded Swiss routes such as the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027.

Application Deadline

The only window for the ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship 2027 is 1 to 30 November 2026, closing at 11:59 MEZ on 30 November 2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered for the award. Decisions are communicated at the end of March 2027.

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Final Thoughts

Overall, this is one of the strongest fully funded Master’s options in Europe for high achieving students. However, the November deadline is strict and competition is intense. If you miss it or need a different country, check other options too such as the Justus and Louise van Effen Scholarship 2027.

If you are not sure which scholarships you qualify for, the Eligibility checker compares your nationality, study level, grades and English score with each scholarship's published rules.