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	Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2025-26 have a deep-rooted foundation in the global strategy that Switzerland holds toward research, education, and innovation. Switzerland offers scholarships to international students for doing their master&#39;s, PhD, and Post-Doc from there. But, the research grant is applicable only for ambitious and self-motivated PhD and Postdoc students while the scholarship for arts students can only be enjoyed for studying at a master&#39;s level abroad under this international Swiss Government Scholarship.&nbsp;</p>
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	<strong>Swiss Scholarship</strong></h2>
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	The Swiss Government Scholarships for Foreign Scholars, which offer students the incomparable opportunity of getting in touch with world-famous professors at Swiss universities and to deliver outstanding research. It is also a great Switzerland Scholarship for Pakistani students. The feeling of belonging developed by completing scholarship tenure drives the scholars into networking creating groups that its members continue to stay connected to as long as they live.&nbsp;</p>
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	Scholarship</h3>
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			Partially Funded</p>
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	Deadline</h3>
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			5 december 2024</p>
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					Deadline for Application Submission</td>
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					Varies by Country (September-December 2024)</td>
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					Deadline for Pre-Selection by the Swiss Embassy</td>
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					January 2025</td>
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					Deadline for Final Selection by the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS)</td>
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					May-June 2025</td>
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	<strong>Programs Available</strong></h2>
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	Research Grants</h3>
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			<strong>Postdoctoral Research:</strong> For young researchers who graduated for their PhD in the last 5 years.</p>
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			<strong>Research Grants for PhD Students:</strong> Researching in Switzerland is open to all interested PhD students who want to pursue research.</p>
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	Art Grants</h3>
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			<strong>Art Grants:</strong> Artists in any genre-folk, jazz, world music, dance, theater, visual arts, film, photography, and literature.</p>
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	University Grants</h3>
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			<strong>Master&#39;s Grants:</strong> A grant for studies toward a Master at a University in Switzerland.</p>
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			<strong>PhD Scholarships:</strong> For candidates seeking a PhD in Switzerland.</p>
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			Engineering</div>
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			NATURAL SCIENCES</div>
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			Computer Science</div>
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			Mathematics</div>
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			Medicine</div>
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			Humanities</div>
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			Social Sciences</div>
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			Economics</div>
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			Business</div>
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			Environmental Sciences</div>
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			Agriculture</div>
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			Forestry</div>
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			Architecture</div>
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			Design</div>
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			Music</div>
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			Fine Arts<br />
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	<strong>Eligibility</strong></h2>
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			Master&#39;s degree or equivalent before July 31, 2025, except for ETH Zurich before June 30, 2025.</div>
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			Born after December 31, 1989.</div>
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			Research proposal together with its timeframe.</div>
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			Letter of an academic host professor including her/his short CV</div>
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			PhD degree obtained after December 31, 2021 and before July 31, 2025. Except for ETH Zurich the PhD degree should be obtained before June 30, 2025.</div>
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			Bachelor&#39;s degree or equivalent before July 31, 2025.</div>
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			Portfolio certifying artistic maturity and talent.</div>
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			Competency in home, scholarly or professionally in English, German, French or Italian.</div>
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			Enrollment at a Swiss university</div>
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			Two letters of recommendation by professors or supervisors&nbsp;</div>
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			Medical certificate not older than 6 months</div>
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			Travel document valid for more than 12 months.</div>
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	<strong>Required documents</strong></h2>
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			Application form signed by FCS</div>
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			Two photocopied pages of applicant&#39;s passport</div>
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			CV including list of academic publications and awards</div>
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			Motivation letter, maximum two pages</div>
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			Complete research proposal, maximum five pages</div>
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			Short CV of academic mentor at home institution</div>
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			Two confidential letters of recommendation</div>
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			Copies of grade sheets and certificates (in English, German, French or Italian)</div>
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			original doctor&#39;s certificate signed</div>
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			Host professor letter- confirmation as to why they are willing to support your research &amp; supervise.</div>
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			Two sets of documents: one original signed set, with two recommendation letters as applicable, attested in English, and the other a copy of this, excluding the two recommendation letters.<br />
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	<strong>How to Apply?</strong></h2>
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			Choose your country of origin</div>
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			Reads the eligibility criteria for the scholarship</div>
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			Obtain downloaded application form from the website.<br />
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	<strong>Collect all documents as specified in the list above:</strong></p>
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			Passport</div>
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			Curriculum Vitae</div>
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			Motivation Letter</div>
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			Research Proposal, in the case of a research scholarship</div>
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			Portfolio, in the case of art scholarships</div>
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			Two letters of recommendation</div>
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			Medical certificate</div>
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			Language proficiency test results, if needed.</div>
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			Fill up an application form correctly and accurately.</div>
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			Submit two paper copies of the application to the relevant office in your country of origin.<br />
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	<strong>Frequently Asked Questions</strong></h2>
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	<strong>Q: What are the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships?&nbsp;</strong></p>
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	They offer a monthly allowance, tuition fees, health insurance, and a one-time payment for traveling.</p>
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	<strong>Q: Can I apply for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships if I am already studying in Switzerland?</strong></p>
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	Yes, if you wish to apply for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, and you have been pursuing education in Switzerland, you should look into eligibility requirements and the application process.</p>
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	<strong>Q: How long does the scholarship stay in Switzerland?</strong></p>
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	It depends on the scholarship that one wins but it ranges from 12 to 36 months.</p>
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	<strong>Q: Can the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship be extended?</strong></p>
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	Yes, an extension of scholarship is possible only when one fulfills the requirements set by the government and has applied according to the proper procedure.</p>