EPFL Excellence Fellowships

For students with exceptional academic achievements, the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland offers a fantastic opportunity through their Excellence Fellowships.

These fellowships are available for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level studies and are awarded to a limited number of deserving candidates. The fellowships are financially supported by EPFL itself or through partnerships with foundations or companies.

Who is Eligible? All students, including international students, who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance in their pre-university education, as well as in extracurricular activities, are eligible to apply. These fellowships aim to support students with remarkable achievements throughout their educational journey.

Scholarship Benefits: The Excellence Fellowship for Master’s students includes CHF 10,000 per semester along with a reserved room in a student residence. For Bachelor’s studies, the fellowship is distributed over three years. Meanwhile, Master’s students are eligible to receive the fellowship for a duration of 4 semesters, provided they have achieved at least 50 ECTS credits and maintained an overall average of 5.0/6.

How to Apply: For students applying to the Bachelor’s program, they must indicate their interest in the Bachelor Excellence Fellowship by checking the corresponding box on their application form before 30th April. The required application documents should be submitted accordingly.

Candidates applying for the Master Excellence Fellowship should do so through the same online form used for their master’s program application. This form has an option to indicate their interest in being considered for the Excellence Fellowship. The application deadline for the Master’s fellowship is either 15th April or 15th December, depending on the starting semester.

It is vital to review the EPFL Bachelor Fellowship Guidelines and EPFL Master Fellowship Guidelines thoroughly before applying. For more detailed information and access to the application form, interested applicants can visit the official scholarship websites provided below.

Conclusion:

EPFL’s Excellence Fellowships present a wonderful opportunity for exceptional students to pursue their Bachelor’s and Master’s studies at one of Switzerland’s leading institutions.

By providing financial aid and recognition for academic excellence, EPFL continues to foster a community of talented individuals who contribute to advancements in various fields of study. Though applications may currently be closed, students can keep an eye out for future opportunities to benefit from these prestigious fellowships.