About This Scholarship
Non-Swiss students with outstanding bachelor's degrees applying to ETH Zurich master's programs. Must be admitted to ETH first.
Apply to ETH Zurich master's program first — scholarship application submitted after conditional admission. Deadline: December 15.
Eligibility Requirements
- Apply to and be admitted to an ETH Zurich master's program
- Outstanding bachelor's degree (top 10% of class)
- Submit scholarship application after admission
- All nationalities eligible
Application Timeline
Application Deadline
15 December 2026
Results Announced
31 March 2027
Programme Start
Varies — check official website
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) cover?
CHF 12,000 annual living grant and tuition waiver for the master's program (2 years)
Who is eligible for the ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP)?
Non-Swiss students with outstanding bachelor's degrees applying to ETH Zurich master's programs. Must be admitted to ETH first.
When is the deadline for the ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP)?
The deadline is 15 December 2026. Results are announced around 31 March 2027.
What fields of study does the ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) cover?
The scholarship covers: Engineering & Technology, Natural Sciences, Computer Science & IT, Architecture & Design.
Is there anything special about the ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP)?
Apply to ETH Zurich master's program first — scholarship application submitted after conditional admission. Deadline: December 15.
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