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Kazakhstan
Name of Program
JSC “Center for International Programs” Scholarship 2025-2026
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
Scholarships for whole degree programs
Programs for:
Undergraduates, Graduates, PhD Students
Fields:
All fields of study according to the Educational Programs list.
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan through the JSC"Center for Internatioanl Programs" offers multilateral scholarships to international students who wish to pursue a degree at a higher and/or postgraduate education institution in Kazakhstan.
Eligibility Criteria:
See the requirements for the undergraduate, master and PhD degree in the following link.
Scholarship offer:
- Tuition fee
- Monthy stipend
Number of scholarships:
- Bachelor's degree: 490
- Master's degree: 50
- PhD: 10
Application Deadline
31.05.2025
Place of Submission
Applications must be submitted online on the following platform: https://studyin.kz/admission
All documents required for an application must be uploaded to the application platform.
For more information, please contact info@clutterbolashak.gov.kz
Remarks
Competition Process:
Stage 1: Submission of documents and online testing
Stage 2: Online Interview
Stage 3: Evaluation by the Competition Commission
Announcement and Further Information
Great Britain
Name of Program
Newton International Fellowships 2025/2026
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
Fellowship
Programs for:
PostDoc and researchers
Fields:
Research must be within the Royal Society's remit of natural sciences, which includes but is not limited to biological research, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics. Please see the fields list here.
Scholarship offer:
The maximum award value will be £280,000 over two years.
Funds can cover:
- basic salary as set by the host institution and associated on-costs
- research expenses
- relocation and visa costs for Newton International Fellows and their dependents.
- estate costs and indirect costs
Eligibility:
- The applicant should have a PhD or will have a PhD by the time the funding starts
- The applicant should have no more than seven years of active full-time postdoctoral experience at the time of application (discounting career breaks, but including teaching experience and/or time spend in the industry on research)
- The applicant should be based outside the UK
- The applicant should not hold UK citizenship
- The applicant should be competent in oral and written English
- The research must be within the fields accepted. See the list.
Application Deadline
18.03.2025
Place of Submission
All applications must be submitted through the grants' management system, Flexi-Grant.
Remarks
Applications for the humanities and social-sciences should be made to the British Academy.
Announcement and Further Information
Saudi Arabia
Name of Program
Scholarships of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2025/2026
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
Language scholarships, scholarships for whole degree programs
Programs for:
Undergraduates, Graduates, PhD students
Fields:
All fields of study - except Health studies
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia allows non-Saudi students of all nationalities to study at several universities in the Kingdom by granting scholarships in all specialties, with the exception of those of health. For the 2025/2026 academic year 27 scholarships are offered to Switzerland.
Requirements for applicants:
- Age limit 17 - 25 for language courses, Bachelor and Master study / 17 - 35 for PhD study
- The government of the student's country must give its consent for the student to study in the Kingdom, if that country requires this from Saudi students.
- The student must not have obtained another scholarship from one of the educational institutions of the Kingdom.
- The student's certificates and identity documents must be authenticated by the competent authorities specified by the educational institution.
- The student must not have been expelled from one of the educational institutions of the Kingdom.
- The student must pass the medical examination determined by the regulations and instructions.
Application Deadline
University stage: from 1 May to 14 June 2025
Post-graduate: from 1 May to 31 October 2025
Place of Submission
Applications must be submitted online through the platform https://studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa.
They will be reviewed and accepted for the scholarship through the educational institution in which an applicant wishes to study.
Remarks
After the applicant submits the application, it is forwarded to the desired university and, after approval by the university, the application is processed by the Ministry of Education.
Announcement and Further Information
Further information and scholarship application: https://studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa
Hungary
Name of Program
Scholarship of the Hungarian State 2025-2026
Scholarship Offer
Type of scholarships:
-Scholarships for whole degree programmes
-Semester scholarships
-Short-term scholarships
Programs for:
- graduates, lecturers and researchers
- Hungarian language and cultural summer courses
Fields:
All fields of study.
Hungarian scholarship for summer schools
Foreign higher education students, graduates and professionals are eligible for the Hungarian scholarship for participation in summer schools.
Organizer institutions offer Hungarian as a foreign language, Hungarology and thematic courses for foreign participants.
Scholarships have to be implemented during the summer of 2025. It cannot be postponed.
The scholarship is the participant fee which includes the classes, accommodation and meals. Travel expenses are not covered.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Hungarian scholarship is: 20 February 2025
The application deadline for the Hungarian scholarship for summer schools is: 28 February 2025, 5pm CET
Place of Submission
The applications for the Hungarian scholarship can only be submitted via: https://scholarship.hu
The applications for the Hungarian scholarship for summer schools can be only submitted via: https://apply.diasporascholarship.hu/
Remarks
The calls for application for Hungarian scholarships, including the application conditions and the list of necessary application documents, can be found on the following website: http://tka.hu/international-programmes/4133/information-for-applicants.
The calls for application for Hungarian scholarships for summer schools, including the application conditions and the list of necessary application documents, can be found here: http://tka.hu/international-programmes/4133/information-for-applicants
Announcement and Further Information
1. Scholarship of the Hungarian State 2025-2026
https://tka.hu/docs/palyazatok/call_incoming_full_degree_studies_2025_26.pdf
https://tka.hu/docs/palyazatok/call_incoming_partial_studies_2025_26.pdf
https://tka.hu/docs/palyazatok/call_incoming_study_visits_2025_26.pdf
2. Hungarian Scholarship for summer school 2025
India
Name of Program
1.Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme 2025-2026
2.Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship Scheme 2025-2026
Scholarship Offer
1. Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme 2025-2026
Type of Scholarships:
Scholarship for whole degree programmes
Programmes for:
Undergraduates, Graduates, PhD Students
Fields:
All fields except Medical/Paramedical (Nursing / Physiotherapy / anaesthesia etc.) / fashion / law courses and integrated courses such as BALLB (5 years) / B.Sc. & M.Sc. (5 years).
Scholarship offer:
- Applicants have the option to apply to 5 Universities / institutes in the order of their preference of study. The admission, as far as possible, shall be given as per applicant’s preference.
- Since last AY 2025-2026, a 500-word essay in English has been introduced to ascertain English proficiency. Besides, students can also submit their TOFEL / IELTS etc. standardised Test scores, if available. ICCR is also requesting Universities / institutes to conduct interview of the applicants online if so, required.
- These scholarship slots include return economy class air-fares to the nearest airport and 3rd AC Train fare to the place of study, if so required.
Eligibility:
- For undergraduate / Postgraduate courses - between 18 and 40 years
- For PhD Programmes - 50 years maximum
- English proficiency
- The students should ensure that they are eligible for the course and meet the eligibility criteria and should submit relevant documentation as required by the Universities.
Students are advised to visit respective University/Institute website regularly courses offered, eligibility criteria and general information about the University/Institute before applying for admission.
The application will not be considered without English translation of documents if the original documents are not in English. An incomplete application will also be rejected.
It is compulsory for all ICCR scholarship students to procure Medical Insurance policy with minimum sum assured for Indian Rupees Five Lakhs per annum. Students must have medical insurance coverage on their own either before travel or immediately after reaching India, whichever is convenient.
2. ICCR Scholarship under Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship Scheme 2025-2026
Type of Scholarships:
Scholarship for whole degree programmes
Programmes for:
Undergraduates, Graduates and Phd Students
Fields:
Study of Indian Culture such as dance, music, theatre, performing art, sculpture, Indian languages, Indian cuisine, etc.
Scholarship offer:
- Applicants have the option to apply to 5 Universities / institutes in the order of their preference of study. The admission, as far as possible, shall be given as per applicant’s preference.
- Since last AY 2025-2026, a 500-word essay in English has been introduced to ascertain English proficiency. Besides, students can also submit their TOFEL / IELTS etc. standardised Test scores, if available. ICCR is also requesting Universities / institutes to conduct interview of the applicants online if so, required.
- These scholarship slots include return economy class air-fares to the nearest airport and 3rd AC Train fare to the place of study, if so required.
Eligibility
- Interested students may be advised to visit respective University / Institute website regularly for courses offered, eligibility criteria and general information about the University / Institute before applying for admission.
- It is compulsory for all ICCR scholarship students to procure Medical Insurance policy with minimum sum assured for Indian Rupees Five Lakhs per annum.
Application Deadline
Application Deadline for both programmes : 30.04.2025
Place of Submission
Applications from interested students are invited online through ICCR's A2A scholarship portal, http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/.
Students are welcome to apply to universities/institutes in the order of preference.
Please send copy of your application by pdf to the scholarship service at swissuniversities: stip@clutterswissuniversities.ch
Announcement and Further Information
Israel
Name of Program
Israeli Government Scholarships
Scholarship Offer
MFA Scholarships for foreign students for the academic year 2023-2024
Types of scholarships:
1. Summer language courses (Ulpan)
2. One academic year (October to June) for a maximum of eight months
Programs for:
M.A., Ph.D. Post Doctorate or research studies
Fields:
All fields, except veterinary and medicine studies
Basic Requirements:
- The applicant should hold a BA or BSc degree (or higher) and have a good record of academic achievement.
- The applicant should be a citizen of the country where he/she applies for the scholarship and be under the age of 35 (at the beginning of the academic year). Israeli citizens are not eligible to submit an application for this scholarship. Recipients of the scholarship must receive a student visa (A2), issued by the Israeli embassy to which their application was submitted.
- Proof of English or Hebrew language proficiency.
- The applicant should meet the academic requirements of the Israeli University to which he/she applies. A scholarship will be granted only after the required Institute approves the acceptance of the candidate.
The one academic year scholarship includes:
- Partial tuition fees - if applied (50% up to a maximum of $ 6,000 for tuition fees of $ 12,000 and higher)
- Monthly allowance for one academic year (8 months only, October until June)
- Basic health insurance*
The Summer Language Course Includes:
1. Full tuition fees
2. Dormitories
3. 3 weeks’ allowance
4. Basic health insurance*
Applications should include:
- Completed application form - Download application forms
- Detailed letter describing the field the applicant intends to study in Israel, specifying the University he/she wishes to attend
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of letters exchanged with Israeli universities, or in the case of a research or post doctorate – the relevant Israeli supervisor. Not required for Ulpan Scholarship.
- Official original academic records (or notarized copies) of all relevant studies and test scores, diplomas attesting the completion of an academic degree, including a transcript of the student's records
- At least two (2) letters of recommendation from lecturers/professors who taught the candidate
- Three (3) photographs
- Certificate of health
Application Deadline
1 January 2023
Place of Submission
Embassy of Israel in Bern
All application documents should be sent to the Embassy of the State of Israel in Bern by e-mail to: heb-sec@clutterbern.mfa.gov.il
Remarks
Call for application: https://www.gov.il/en/service/scholarships_application_for_academic_studies_in_israel
Announcement and Further Information
- Israeli Government Scholarships
- Application Instructions
- Application form
Taiwan
Name of Program
1. Taiwan Scholarship Program 2025
2. Taiwan Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program 2025
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
1. Taiwan Scholarship Program 2025 : Scholarship for whole degree
2. Taiwan Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program 2025: Short-Term and long term scholarship
Programs for:
1. Undergraduate, Graduate, PhD
2. All levels
Fields:
1. All fields
2. Modern Chinese Language/ Language courses
1. The Taiwan Scholarship Program
In an effort to encourage outstanding international students to undertake degree studies in Taiwan so as to familiarize themselves with the academic environment in Taiwan, the Ministry of Education (MOE) establishes the Taiwan Scholarship Program. The Program offers scholarship to 1 Swiss or Lichtenstein student to study for degree in Taiwan.
More information: Taiwan Scholarship Programm 2025
From February 1, 2025, you can fill out the application form online: https://taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw/Apply
2. Taiwan Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program (HES)
The Ministry of Education (MOE) in the Republic of China (Taiwan) provides the Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) for foreign Mandarin/Chinese learners including beginners to study at any accredited Mandarin center in a university or college in Taiwan.
Total of 72 months scholarships (short and long term language studies) for Swiss students.
Applicants must be Swiss or Lichtenstein citizens, be above the age of 18, possess a high school diploma or above, excellent academic performance.
More information: Taiwan Huayu Enrichment Scholarships 2025
From February 1, 2025, you can fill out the application form online: https://taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw/Apply
Application Deadline
31 March 2025
The deadline for the HES Scholarship program is extended until April 30, 2025.
Place of Submission
After completing the online application form, please print it out and send it to us with other required documents:
Délégation culturelle et économique de Taipei
Kirchenfeldstrasse 14
3005 Bern
Tel: +41 31 350 80 61
Email: taiwaninbern@cluttermofa.gov.tw
Announcement and Further Information
1. MOE Taiwan Scholarship Program
MOE Taiwan Scholarship Program Guidelines
List of Universities/Colleges Providing Degree Programs Taught in English
MOE Taiwan Scholarship Program Terms of Agreement
2. MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program (HES)
Korea, Rep.
Name of Program
Global Korea Scholarships 2025-2026 (Embassy Track)
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
Scholarships for whole degree programmes, Research scholarships
Programs for:
Graduates, PhD Students, Visiting student researchers, Postdoctoral researchers
Fields:
All fields established by the GKS participating universities
Global Korea Scholarship is designed to provide international students with opportunities to study at higher educational institutions in Korea. One scholarship will be offered to Switzerland for the academic year 2025-2026.
Eligibility Criteria (no complete listing!)
- Swiss citizenship / Please note: Applicants’ parents (or legal guardians) must hold citizenship from another country other than Korea. If applicants or their parent hold dual citizenship (one who has both Korean citizenship and Swiss citizenship), such applicant is NOT eligible to apply.
- Level of education: All applicants must have obtained the required degree (as specified in the Application Guidelines, page 10) or must be expected to graduate by July 31, 2025. Applicants who are expected to graduate by July 31, 2025 can apply for the program with a certificate of expected graduation and grades for all completed semesters at the time of application. Such applicants must submit their official graduation certificate (or diploma) and final academic transcript to GKS Center, NIIED by July 31, 2025. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of their acceptance.
- Age: All applicants must be under 40 years of age (born after September 1, 1985)
In the following cases, you are NOT eligible to apply:
- You have graduated (or are expected to graduate) from a Korean high school (including international schools) or a Korean university
- You have previously received a scholarship from the Korean government
Important: A full list of eligibility and restriction criteria can be found in the Application Guidelines (page 10ff). Applicants must also check any additional restrictions or eligibility criteria set by individual universities.
Programs
| Program | Master's Degree | Doctoral Degree | Research |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period | 1 year of Korean language program + 2 years of degree program | 1 year of Korean language program + 3 years of degree program | 6 months or 1 year |
Scholarship Benefits
- Monthly allowance:
- Korean language Program: 14,160,000 KRW per year
- Degree Program: 15,720,000 KRW per year
- Research Program: 19,800,000 KRW per year
- Tuition: Up to 5 million KRW for recipients in degree programs (admission fee is covered by the university)
- Airfare: Economy class flight ticket (actual expense)
- Korean Language Training Fees: 5.2 million KRW (four quarters) for Korean language programs
Application Deadline
03.03.2025 (Application deadline extended from 28 February to 3 March)
Application Timeline (changes in the timeline might be possible)
NEW 03 March: Deadline for Online Application Submission extended until 03 March
04 March: Announcement of the successful candidates for the interview (by email)
11 March: Interview (in person, date may be changed)
13 March: Announcement of the 1st round successful candidates (by email)
Place of Submission
ONE SINGLE PDF FILE of all application forms and documents must be sent by email to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bern at kilicsen@cluttermofa.or.kr (Mail Title: [GKS] Application_Full Name, File Name: [GKS] Application_Full Name)
Selected candidates will be asked to bring or send the original documents to the Embassy.
Remarks
- All documents must be submitted in English or Korean
- The letter of recommendation must be signed and sealed by one recommender who can evaluate the applicant's academic abilities. Examples of recommenders include a supervising professor, department head, or specialist in the applicant's field of study. Applicants recommended by International Organizations, however, must obtain a letter of recommendation from the partner university affiliated with the International Organization.
Russia
Name of Program
The Russian Federation Scholarships
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
One scholarship is offered to Swiss candidates for studying Russian educational programs.
Programs for:
All levels
Fields:
All fields
The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation announce the admission of foreign citizens for studies in Russian educational institutions of higher education at the expense of federal budget allocations.
Detailed information about the scholarships are available at:
Application Deadline
Application deadline: end of January or depending on the program
Remarks
More information: https://studyinrussia.ru/en/
Romania
Name of Program
Scholarships of the Romanian Government 2025-2026
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
Scholarships for whole degree programmes.
Programs for:
Undergraduates, Graduates, PhD students.
Fields:
All fields of study except medicine, dental medicine and pharmacy.
The Romanian State awards trough the Ministry of Foreign Affairs scholarships to foreign citizens for studies in Romania to Foreign citizens from all non EU-countries.
Eligibility
To be eligible, the scholarship applicant must:
- submit a complete file;
- present study documents issued by accredited/recognized education institutions in the country where they were issued;
- comply with the enrolment deadline;
- have good results in education, respectively an average of the study years, for the last graduated school of at least 7 (seven) corresponding to the scoring system in Romania or the "Good" score, as the case;
- comply with the application submission methodology.
Level of study
What level of study does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship applicant can choose from any of the following three study cycles in accredited higher education institutions in Romania:
- a)bachelor’s degree: bachelor's degree programmes are addressed to graduates of high school studies or pre-university studies at the end of which they obtained a baccalaureate degree or equivalent, as well as candidates applying for further university studies in Romania. The complete programme runs for a period of 3-6 years, depending on the specialization followed and ends with a bachelor's exam;
- b) master’s degree: master's degree programmes are addressed to undergraduates, run for a period of 1 year, 1.5 years or 2 years and end with the dissertation exam;
- c) PhD: doctoral programmes are addressed to graduate students or equivalent and run for a period of 3-5 years, depending on the profile of the chosen faculty and end with the presentation of a PhD thesis. In order to be admitted to doctoral studies and to obtain the scholarship, it is compulsory that, prior to submitting the application, the candidate should get the written agreement of the Doctoral Tutor, which must be a member of the doctoral school, and also that he/she passes the admission interview.
Language of study
In order to promote the Romanian language and culture, the beneficiaries of the scholarships granted by the Romanian state for undergraduate and master's studies study only in Romanian. The exception is doctoral scholarship holders, who can opt for studies in Romanian or in a foreign language set by the doctoral school. For candidates who do not speak Romanian, a preparatory year is granted for the study of the Romanian language prior to the actual university studies, with the exception of doctoral scholarship holders who have opted for the form of education in a foreign language set by the doctoral school.
Application Deadline
12 March 2025
Place of Submission
The scholarship application can be sent ONLY through the Study in Romania platform.
Send a copy of all application documents (pdf) to the scholarship service at swissuniversities, Mrs. Lina Fischer by e-mail: lina.fischer@clutterswissuniversities.ch
Remarks
The results of the scholarship selection process will be announced around July 30, 2025 to the applicants.
Announcement and Further Information
Austria
Name of Program
Government scholarships from the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research BMWF
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
Scholarships for whole degree programmes
Programs for:
All levels
Fields:
See OeAD News - see programs
The Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research provides scholarships for students, graduates and scientists. Further information can be found at: https://grants.at/de/was-ist-grantsat/
Scholarships are advertised via the Austrian Database for Scholarships and Research Grants: grants.at (German / Englisch). In addition to scholarships from the Federal Ministry of Science and Research, it also contains information on scholarship programs from other institutions:
- Franz Werfel Fellowship - Humanities / Linguistics and litterature
- Richard Plaschka Scholarship - Humanities / History / Archaeology
- Ernst Mach worldwide - natural sciences / technical sciences / human medecine / health sciences / agricultural sciences / social sciences / humanities / arts
Application Deadline
Depending on the program:
- Ernst Mach Grant: February 1, 2026 see program
- Franz Werfel Fellowship: New call for 2026/2027 not published yet
- Richard Plaschka Fellowship: New call for 2026/2027 not published yet
Place of Submission
For the Ernst Mach Grant, please apply on the following website: https://www.scholarships.at/apply/2266
Remarks
All offers
Lithuania
Name of Program
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
Scholarships for short term and summer / winter courses.
Programs for:
Lithuanian language and culture courses short-term studies.
Fields:
All fields of study
Financial provisions depend on the home country of an applicant. In most cases scholarships cover both – tuition fee and living expenses.
How to apply? https://studyin.lt/how-to-apply/application-procedure/
Application Deadline
- Language and Culture courses: (dependinng on the university)
Please see: https://studyin.lt/scholarship
Place of Submission
Detailed information on the scholarship program https://studyin.lt/scholarships/
Remarks
Contact for information:
Higher Education Programmes Unit - Education Exchanges Support Foundation
E-mail: info@clutterstudyinlithuania.lt
Japan
Name of Program
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship 2025-2026
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
Scholarships for whole degree programmes.
Programs for:
Graduates, PhD students, visiting student researchers, Postdoctoral researchers with the intention to obtain a degree.
Fields
All fields of study
Eligibity
- Swiss Nationality
- Age: Applicants must have been born on or after April 2, 1990
- Academic Requirements
- Master's course: Applicants must be university graduates and have completed at least 16 years of formal education
- Doctoral course: Applicants who have been awarded with an overseas degree equivalent to a master's degree or professional degree
- Major Field of study: Applicants should apply for the field of study they majored in at university or its related field. The field must be represented at Japanese universities
- Japanese Language: Applicants must be willing to learn Japanese. They must be interested in Japan and be willing to deepen their understanding
For more details, see the Application guidelines.
Process
- The Embassy of Japan in Switzerland and the Scholarship Service of swissuniversies conduct the preliminary screening which consists of a document inspection, written language examinations (Japanese, English) and an interview.
- Examination and Interview : June 20, 2025 (it will be held at the Embassy of Japan in Berne)
- Arrival in Japan: April or September/October 2026
Application Deadline
Reception deadline for the application: June 9, 2025 (NOTE: the application must have arrived by the date of the deadline at the embassy)
Address: Japanische Botschaft in der Schweiz, Japan Information and Cultural Center, Postfach, 3001 Bern
Place of Submission
Japanische Botschaft in der Schweiz
Japan Information and Cultural Center
Postfach
3001 Bern
For more information, please contact:
Japan Information and Cultural Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan
Phone: 031 305 15 87
Email: jicc@clutterbr.mofa.go.jp / https://www.ch.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_de/mext_kenkyusei.html
Scholarship Service of swissuniversities, Effingerstrasse 15, Postfach 3001 Bern
Ms. Fischer Lina
Phone: 031 335 07 88
Email: lina.fischer@swissuniversities.ch
https://www.swissuniversities.ch/service/stipendien-ausland
Remarks
IMPORTANT
All application procedures for Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarships are conducted through Japanese embassies, consulates in your countries, or institutions of higher education in Japan. If you require further information regarding Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships, contact Japanese embassies, consulates in your countries, or institutions of higher education which you wish to enroll. Application fee is not charged. So please be aware that organizations or individuals who charge application fee or deposits have no relation with the Japanese Government.
Announcement and Further Information
For the Application Guideline, the Application Form, the Certificate of Health and other relevant information, please visit the following link:
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-research.html
Documents:
- Application guidelines
- Application Form
- Placement
- Study Plan
- Recommendation Sample (Note: This is a sample. Any form/style of letter is to be accepted.)
- Health Certificate (Note: Certificate of Health must be filled in by a professional medical doctor.)
Italy
Name of Program
Grants awarded by Italian Government 2025-2026
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships
One-year scholarships / Research scholarships / Semester scholarships
Programs for
Undergraduates, Graduates, PhD, or research studies
Fields
- Bachelor's Degree (Laurea Triennale, 1° ciclo) or Singly Cycle Degree (Laurea magistrale a ciclo unico)
- Master’s Degree (Laurea Magistrale 2° ciclo)
- Courses of Higher Education in Arts, Music, and Dance (AFAM)
- PhD programs
- Research under academic supervision (Progetti in co-tutela)
- Italian Culture and Language Courses
Eligibity
- Applications must only be submitted by foreign students and Italian citizens living abroad holding an appropriate academic qualification required to enroll to the Italian University/Institute
- Applicants (excepts for the research/PhD scholarships) should have attained the age of majority and shall not exceed the age of 28 years by the deadline of this call (with the sole exception of renewals).
- Applicants for PhD Programs should not be over 30 years old by the deadline of this call with the sole exception of renewals.
- Applicants for Research Projects under academic supervision should not be over 40 years old by the deadline of this call.
- Applicants for Bachelor's Degree or Single Cycle Degree should not be over 23 years old by the deadline of this call.
- In order to enroll in an Italian-taught course, the applicants must provide a certification. The minimum level required is B2 within the CEFR.
- In order to enroll in an English-taught course, the applicants must provide a certification. The minimum level required is B2 within the CEFR.
- For Italian language courses, the applications must provide a certification. The minimum level required is A2 within the CEFR.
The applicants assume responsibility for checking the document for ineligibility criteria and for looking at the various criteria for their course of study directly at the university/institute they wish to apply to.
Grant period and offer
The Grantees will benefit from the scholarship in a period of study starting on November 1st 2025 and ending by September 30th 2026.
The Grantees will be covered by a collective health and medical insurance, contracted by MAECI, in case of illness or accident. The insurance will only be valid for the duration of the grant. Illness depending on pre-existing physical or pathological conditions and dental are excluded from the insurance coverage.
The Grantees (except for Italian language courses) will receive a total amount of 9.000 (nine thousand) euros, (paid in three separate instalments to the personal account, opened in his/her/them name, with an Italian banking institution. For more details, see the document below.
The Grantees for the Italian language and culture advanced courses will receive 3000 (three thousand) euros, paid in a single installment to the personal current account.
Process
- The applications should be submitted by May 16th 2025, 2 pm CET
- Applications will be evaluated by a Committee set up by the competent Italian Diplomatic Mission
- Grants will be awarded on the basis of a comparative assessment of applications according to the entry requirements and other criteria of merit related to the applicant's CV.
- The Competent Diplomatic Mission will publish on its website the list of grantees and any reserve candidates. The ranking list is final and only the successful candidates will be notified of the assignment of the scholarship through the Study in Italy portal.
Application Deadline
May 16th 2025, 2 pm CET
(It is strongly recommended not to wait for the last days to apply. Lagging of the website, if it were to occur due to the excessive number of users connected at the same time, will not be deemed a valid justification for failing to submit the application.)
Place of Submission
On the Online Portal: https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/
Applicants must be in possession of a valid passport or identity document. They must upload a legible photocopy of the document at the time of registration.
Website guidelines: https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/Static/GuidaAlSito
FAQ: https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/Static/FAQ
Remarks
For more detailed information, please visit the Study in Italy website at https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/ListaBandi
For further information please contact the scholarships service at: stip@clutterswissuniversities.ch
Announcement and Further Information
Indonesia
Name of Program
DARMASISWA Indonesian scholarship 2024-2025
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships
One-year scholarship (non-degree).
Programs for
All levels
Fields
Indonesian language, art and culture
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Foreign nationals
- Completed secondary education or its equivalent
- Minimum age 18 years, with a maximum age limit of 32 years (special for this year)
- Able to communicate in English (Proven by English Language Proficiency Certificate: TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS or OTHER CERTIFICATE if applicable)
- In good health as proven by a Medical Certificate
- Have basic knowledge of the applied field
- Have strong interest in learning the applied field
- Not registered as Darmasiswa's Alumni
- Not registered as KNB's Alumni
- Not currently studying in Indonesia
Not currently working in Indonesia
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
- Online Registration, 19 February 2024 until 7 April 2024
- Interview and Administrative Check at Indonesian Embassy/Consulate, 8 April 2024 until 21 April 2024
- Selection by University, 22 April 2024 until 5 May 2024
- Announcement, 20 May 2024
- Attendance Confirmation, 20 May 2024 until 9 June 2024
- Final Announcement, 10 June 2024
- Visa Arrangement, June until August 2024
- Flight Itinerary Confirmation, 9 June 2024 until 9 August 2024
- Pre-Departure Briefing at Indonesian Embassy/Consulate, August 2024
- Basic Indonesian Language Course (Online), 1 August until 9 August 2024
- Orientation Program in Jakarta, Indonesia, 29 until 30 August 2024
- Class Starts, Early of September 2024
The schedule may change any time.
Application Deadline
7 April 2024
Place of Submission
Announcement and Further Information
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Germany
Name of Program
DAAD-Scholarships's offers for Switzerland
Scholarship Offer
Scholarship offer for Switzerland
Type of Scholarships:
As part of the bilateral scholarship agreement between Switzerland and Germany, the DAAD offers students from Swiss universities two scholarships a year to study in Germany.
Programs for:
Postgraduate, Researchers and artists
Fields:
All Fields
The German Academic Exchange Service DAAD is the world's largest funding organisation for the international exchange of students and academics. Country - specific offers are avaiable at www.funding-guide.de.
Application Deadline
See the study programs.
Place of Submission
China
Name of Program
Chinese Government Scholarships 2026-2027.
Scholarship Offer
The Chinese Government Scholarship
Type of Scholarships:
Scholarship for whole degree programs / semester / one-year scholarship
Programs for:
All levels
Fields:
All fields
Scholarship offer:
The offer 2026-2027 for Switzerland includes:
- up to 22 full scholarships (tuition, accommodation, health insurance and monthly allowance)
- up to 30 partial scholarships (waiver for study fee)
Details for the full-scholarship only:
1. Tuition fees;
2. Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy;
3. Stipend:
Undergraduates: CNY 2,500 per month;
Master’s students/general scholars: CNY 3,000 per month;
Doctoral students/senior scholars: CNY 3,500 per month.
4. Comprehensive medical insurance:
- CNY 800 per person per year;
- CNY 400 per person (for programs lasting less than six months)
*The probability of receiving a full scholarship depends on the comparative assessment of other applications, with the duration of the exchange potentially being a factor. The probability for a semester exchange will be lower.
Eligibility:
- be a citizen of Switzerland or having completed at least one semester while living in Switzerland, and not be a citizen of the People's Republic of China. Be in a good health both mentally and physically.
- be a high school graduate under the age of 25 when applying for undergraduate programs
- be a bachelor's degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for master's programs
- be a master's degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for doctoral programs
- be a high school graduate (at least) under the age of 45 when applying for general scholar programs
- be a master's degree holder or an associate professor (or above) under the age of 50 when applying for senior scholar programs
- NEW: CSCA score report: Applicants seeking to pursue a bachelor's degree must register for and take the CSCA before the application deadline and obtain a valid score. Please refer to the documents below for more details.
- Have attained the level of Chinese proficiency (HSK) required by the target program . Please refer to the document below for details.
- Meet the admission requirements of the applied universities in terms of academic ability, language proficiency and other relevant criteria.
Application Process:
1. The applicant shall learn about designated Chinese universities and majors they offer by visiting websites (www.campuschina.org) and identify the preferred scholarship program, designated university and major
2. The applicant shall reach directly to the designated university for admission documents
3. The applicant shall collect two recommendation letters
4. The applicant shall fill and submit the application online via the Chinese Government Scholarship Information system (https://www.campuschina.org)
5. The applicant shall submit a copy of the online application directly to swissuniversities via stip@clutterswissuniversities.ch
6. swissuniversities shall submit the recommended candidates list of the applicants to the Chinese Embassy
7. The CSC will organize designated universities and experts concerned to examine applicant's eligibility and academic performance before finalizing the short-list candidates
8. The CSC will notify the admission results directly through the online portal www.campuschina.org
Besides the scholarships offered within the bilateral agreements, Swiss students can also apply to other programmes:
Application Deadline
A copy of the online application and all documents must be sent in one PDF to stip@swissuniversities.ch
Deadline: 12 January 2026 (12 p.m)
Place of Submission
To apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship, the applicant should first apply online via www.campuschina.org.
For more information, please check the documentation below.
Then a copy of the online application and all documents must be sent in one PDF to stip@swissuniversities.
For questions, please contact Lina Fischer at: lina.fischer@swissuniversities.ch
Remarks
Please read carefully the information on the website of the China Scholarship Council under: www.campuschina.org
- Chinese Government Scholarships
- Scholarship Application for Students > Create an Account
Announcement and Further Information
Slovenia
Name of Program
Bilateral Scholarships of the Republic of Slovenia 2025/2026
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
Short-term scholarships (3-12 months)
Programmes for:
Undergraduates, Graduates, PhD students
Fields:
All fields of study except Slovenian language courses
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Slovenia offers a number of scholarship months to foreign nationals, based on bilateral agreements and reciprocity. For the academic year 2025/2026 a total of 12 months are offered to Switzerland.
Eligibility
This scholarships scheme is designed for university/college students or graduates and Ph.D. applicants who wish to accomplish a part of their study at one of the Slovenian higher education institutions. The age limit of the applicants for study stays is 26 years (the applicant may not complete 26 years of age before the end of the scholarship period) and 30 years for research visit. The applicants for study stays should be proficient in the Slovene language, unless the working language is agreed upon with the mentor/supervisor.
Scholarship
The scholarship cannot be awarded for a complete course of study leading to a degree. Neither can the scholarship be granted for any Slovenian language course. A part of postgraduate study is based on individual works under the supervision of Slovenian professor/mentor. The length of the scholarship usually ranges from 3 to 10 months depending upon the agreement concerned that specifies also the categories of eligible recipients.
Benefits
For the academic year 2025/2026, the scholarship comprises of:
- 400 EUR per month
- free accommodation in the facilities (student dormitory) of the Student Centre of the Universities (paid by CMEPIUS directly to provider)
- Subsidised meals - via Student Organisation of Slovenia
- basic medical insurance for non-EU applicants if there is no bilateral agreement on health insurance between Slovenia and the applicant’s home country (paid for by CMEPIUS directly to provider)
Application Deadline
11.06.2025
Place of Submission
swissuniversities (Stipendiendienst, Effingerstrasse 15, Postfach, 3001 Bern)
Important: All supporting documents must be written in or translated into Slovenian or English language. Incomplete application dossiers and/or inadequately completed application forms will not be processed.
Remarks
- Applicants are obliged to contact the selected university directly and request a Letter of Acceptance from the relevant department. Applicants are requested to point out to the selected university that they are applying for a scholarship award under the bilateral agreement.
- Additional information and conditions: Student mobility can be carried out only when student activities are taking place physically and when corresponding student dormitories are open and accepting students. Student is eligible to receive scholarship only for physical mobility.
Portugal
Name of Program
Portuguese Government Scholarships for Portuguese Language and Culture 2025/2026
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
Short-term scholarships, scholarships for whole degree programmes, scholarships for summer courses, research scholarships
Programmes for:
All levels
Fields:
Portuguese language and culture
Portugal, represented by the Camões - Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua I.P., offers a certain number of scholarships for the following programs:
- Cursos de Verão 2025 presencial/in-person Summer Courses 2025 (10)
- Programa Curso Anual (14)
- Programa Pessoa (1)
- Programa Vieira (2)
- Programa Fernão Mendes Pinto (15)
- Programa de Investigação (8)
- CAPPLE 2025
The scholarship programs are designed to support and promote: (i) study and research in the field of the Portuguese language and culture; (ii) scientific or professional training in the field of Portuguese as a non-native language; (iii) training and/or improvement in the field of translation and interpretation of conferences.
Cursos de Verão 2025 presencial/in-person Summer Courses 2025
Bolsas para frequência de cursos de verão de língua e cultura portuguesas, ministrados em universidades portuguesas ou em instituições reconhecidas pelo Camões, I.P., que se destinam a estudantes estrangeiros e portugueses que residam no estrangeiro e que pretendam aperfeiçoar a sua competência linguística. As bolsas têm a duração de um mês.
Programa Curso Anual
Bolsas para frequência de cursos anuais de língua e cultura portuguesas, ministrados em universidades portuguesas ou em instituições reconhecidas pelo Camões, I.P. que se destinam-se a estudantes estrangeiros e portugueses que residam no estrangeiro e que pretendam aperfeiçoar a sua competência linguística. As bolsas atribuídas no âmbito do presente programa têm a duração de oito meses e não são renováveis.
Programa Pessoa
Destinam-se a responsáveis de Cátedras de Estudos Portugueses e de Departamentos de Português de universidades ou institutos de investigação estrangeiros, para a execução de projetos de formação e de investigação na área da língua e da cultura portuguesas. A duração das bolsas é variável, podendo ser renovadas.
Programa Vieira
Destinam-se a licenciados estrangeiros e portugueses que residam no estrangeiro envolvidos em projetos de formação e/ou aperfeiçoamento na área de tradução e da interpretação de conferências. A duração das bolsas é variável, podendo ser renovadas.
Programa Fernão Mendes Pinto
Destinam-se a licenciados ou estudantes finalistas, estrangeiros e portugueses, envolvidos em projetos de formação científica ou profissional na área de português língua estrangeira, através de Centros de Língua Portuguesa do Camões, I.P., Leitorados do Camões, I.P. em universidades estrangeiras e universidades e instituições estrangeiras que tenham acordos com o Camões, I.P. A duração das bolsas é variável, podendo ser renovadas.
Programa de Investigação
Destinam-se a professores e investigadores estrangeiros e portugueses que residam no estrangeiro e pretendam realizar, em Portugal, estudos de especialização na área da língua e da cultura portuguesas, nomeadamente mestrados e doutoramentos em universidades portuguesas. A duração das bolsas é variável, podendo ser renovadas.
Cursos de Atualização para Professores de Português Língua Estrangeira – CAPPLE 2025
Encontram-se abertas as candidaturas para Bolsas de Estudo para frequência de Cursos de Atualização para Professores de Português como Língua Estrangeira (CAPPLE), a realizar pela Faculdade de Letras da Universidade do Porto (FLUP), numa parceria com o Camões, I.P.
Os cursos, a realizar em regime presencial, enquadram-se na área da educação contínua de curta duração.
Mais informações aqui.
Application Deadline
Cursos de Verão 2025 presencial, Curso Anual, Programa Pessoa, Programa Vieira, Programa Fernão Mendes Pinto, Programa de Investigação: 18.06.2025
Cursos de Atualização para Professores de Português Língua Estrangeira – CAPPLE 2025: 25.06.2025
Place of Submission
Cursos de Verão 2025 presencial, Curso Anual, Programa Pessoa, Programa Vieira, Programa Fernão Mendes Pinto, Programa de Investigação:
electronically through the platform Portal de Serviços do Camões, I.P.
Cursos de Atualização para Professores de Português Língua Estrangeira – CAPPLE 2025: Applications must be submitted electronically via the website of the Faculdade de Letras da Universidade do Porto (FLUP) and sent by email to uec@clutterletras.up.pt.
Remarks
The final results will be published on Camões I.P.’s website.
Announcement and Further Information
Poland
Name of Program
Polish Government Scholarships 2025/2026
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
Short-term and semester scholarships, one-year scholarships, research scholarships
Programs for:
All levels
Fields:
All fields of study
The Republic of Poland, represented by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange NAWA, offers scholarships within the framework of the Zawacka NAWA Programme. The Zawacka NAWA Programme is an exchange program for students and scientists as part of bilateral cooperation. The aim of the Programme is to deepen international academic cooperation on the basis of international agreements concluded between Poland and the partner countries, including Switzerland.
Scholarship Offer
For the academic year 2025/2026, the Republic of Poland offers 36 scholarship months to Swiss students, doctoral students, academic teachers and research staff for part-time studies or scientific and research internships. The scholarships are granted for several months for scientific and research stays or for a minimum of one semester for studies.
Type of Possible Scholarship Stays
Visits are eligible under the Programme for the following purposes:
- completing part-time studies at Polish universities under the supervision of the Minister of Science and Higher Education;
- research stay at Polish host institutions: e.g. scientific internships, study visits, obtaining materials for scientific work, conducting teaching classes at the hosting center, other forms of scientific or academic activity related to the implementation of studies, doctoral thesis or scientific work.
The Programme is open to Swiss students, doctoral students and employees of Swiss universities and research institutes in all fields of science.
Eligible Swiss Applicants
The following individuals are eligible to apply for participation in the Programme:
- undergraduate and graduate students at Swiss universities
- persons with the status of a doctoral student at Swiss universities;
- scientists and academic teachers conducting research or teaching in Switzerland who are not employed by a Polish institution of the higher education and science system.
Please note:
- Students with dual citizenship (Poland/Switzerland) are not eligible for Polish government scholarships, even if they have been living and studying in Switzerland.
- University graduates who would like to obtain a PhD degree at a Polish doctoral school are NOT eligible to apply for a Polish government scholarship since every doctoral school provides a doctoral scholarship funded by the Polish government. However, a research stay at a Polish university within the framework of a PhD in Switzerland is possible.
- Students who have already started their bachelor's, master's, or uniform master's programme in Poland can also apply for a scholarship from the Polish government (provided they are not employed by the Polish host university).
Amount of Scholarship
- Students (for studies or research stays): 1’800 PLN per month
- Doctoral students for research stays: 2’500 PLN per month
- Doctoral degree holders: 3’500 PLN per month
Application Documents
Please complete the application form, convert it to pdf format and attach the supporting documents listed in section IV of the application form. Important:
- Supporting documents must be in Polish or English or translated into Polish or English.
- A scan of the completed application form and all required documents must be submitted in ONE PDF document.
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Besides the scholarships offered within bilateral agreements, Swiss students and researchers can also apply to other scholarship and fellowship programmes:
- NAWA Programmes (Programmes for scientists / Programmes for foreign students)
- National Science Centre in Poland (NCN)
Application Deadline
23.04.2025
Place of Submission
swissuniversities, Scholarship Service
The application form together with a copy of all required attachments must be submitted by e-mail in one pdf document to stip@clutterswissuniversities.ch.
The Scholarship Service of swissuniversities forwards the applications to the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Bern. The Embassy selects those applicants who are recommended for a scholarship. Recommended applicants will be contacted by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange NAWA and asked to submit their applications online via the Agency’s Academic Exchange IT System within the deadline specified in the message from the Agency sent electronically, but no later than September 30, 2025.
Remarks
The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange NAWA does not participate in the recruitment of applicants for university studies or research stays. Applicants take part in the recruitment process at a selected university individually and independently of their scholarship application. Applicants must contact the Polish host universities themselves to confirm the possibility of part-time studies or research stays. The final decision on the acceptance of the applicant is made by the host university.
The host university decides whether a scholarship can be extended. We therefore recommend that scholarship holders who wish to extend their scholarship should contact their host university at an early stage to find out whether an extension is possible. In the positive case, the application for extension can be submitted to swissuniversities.
Announcement and Further Information
Mexico
Name of Program
Mexican Government Excellence Scholarships 2025/2026
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
Short-term scholarships, scholarships for whole Master's programs, research scholarships
Programs for:
All levels
Fields:
All fields of study offered by the participating Mexican higher education institutions
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), through the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID), invites foreigners interested in studying for a master’s degree, conducting doctoral or postdoctoral research, or taking part in an undergraduate or graduate-level academic mobility program, to participate in the 2025 Call for Mexican Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreigners. The scholarships are offered for 90 Mexican Higher Education Institutions listed in Annex 1 that are participating in this Call for Applications.
Eligibility
The Call for Applications is open to foreign individuals from over 170 countries, including Switzerland. The following individuals are NOT eligible:
- Foreign diplomats accredited in Mexico and their immediate family members.
- Foreigners living in Mexico without a Temporary Resident Student card issued by the Mexican government.
- Foreigners with Mexican nationality, including children of Mexican parents.
- Foreigners with or seeking a Mexican visa for family unity.
- Applicants who received a scholarship from any Mexican federal institution in the previous year.
- Applicants currently holding a scholarship from any Mexican government agency.
- Former AMEXCID scholarship recipients applying before the equivalent duration of their previous benefits has elapsed.
Scholarship Modalities
| Modalities | Maximum Duration of Scholarship Award |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Mobility | 12 months maximum |
| Master's Mobility | 12 months maximum |
| Master's Degree | 24 months maximum |
| Research stay at doctoral and post-doctoral level | between 3 and 12 months |
Only applications for scholarships within the academic offerings listed in Annex 6 of the Call for Applications will be evaluated.
Scholarship Benefits
AMEXCID will provide selected individuals with the following benefits:
- For Master’s, Undergraduate, and Master’s Mobility: 4 times the monthly value of the Unit of Measurement and Update (UMA), currently equivalent to MXN $13,757.84 (subject to legal changes). Paid monthly in arrears.
- For Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Stays: 5 times the monthly UMA value, currently MXN $17,197.30 (subject to legal changes). Paid monthly in arrears.
- As per the program of each Mexican Educational Institution (Annex 1), subject to the final decision of the institution, as stated in the acceptance letter issued to each applicant.
- Medical Insurance: Provided through the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), starting from the seventh month of the scholarship and lasting for the duration of the awarded period (Annex 2).
- Exemption from the cost of issuing a Mexican visa.
- International Air Transportation: Provided upon satisfactory completion of the scholarship, in economy class, based on the most convenient flight route determined by AMEXCID (Annex 3).
- National Transportation
Application Deadline
12.09.2025
Place of Submission
Online through the Academic Cooperation Management System (SIGCA)
Applications must be submitted in Spanish. Please consult the Applicant's Guide (Manual Del Becario) to complete your registration successfully.
The results will be communicated to the selected applicants between October 8 and 13, 2025. The scholarships will be awarded between November and December 8, 2025.
Remarks
The acceptance procedure for a Mexican institution and the corresponding letter is independent of the scholarship program. Applicants must manage directly their admission to the study program at any of the participating Mexican institutions.
Latvia
Name of Program
Latvian State Scholarships for studies or summer schools 2025/2026
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
Short-term (up to 11 months) study scholarships, scholarships for whole degree programmes (master level), scholarships for summer courses
Programs for:
All levels
Fields:
All fields of study
Latvia offers scholarships to foreign students, researchers and teaching staff for studies and participation in summer schools in Latvian higher education institutions.
Latvian scholarships for studies
Eligable applicants:
- Bachelor's students who have already successfully completed at least 1 academic year at any higher education institution (HEI);
- Master’s or PhD students from any previous HEI.
Amount of the scholarships:
- for BA and 2nd level professional higher education students: 500 EUR per month
- for MA and 2nd level professional higher education students (starting from 4th study year): 600 EUR per month
- for PhD students: 700 EUR per month
Awarded time period:
- Up to 10 months for Bachelor’s and Master’s students;
- Up to 11 months for PhD students
Scholarship for master’s studies in the study programmes of Latvian philology, Latvian literature, Latvian culture and Latvian history can be granted for two academic years, i.e. for the duration of master’s study programme.
If a student wants to continue her/his studies in Latvia for one more year, she/he has to re-apply for the Latvian scholarship. The Latvian scholarship can be awarded not more than for two consecutive terms to one individual.
Latvian scholarships for summer schools
Students, academic and research staff of foreign higher education institutions are eligible for the Latvian State scholarship for participation in summer schools.
- The amount of the Latvian scholarship granted by the VIAA for summer school is 1000 EUR per person for the duration of the summer school. The scholarships will be transferred by the VIAA to the summer school organizers, no money will be handed out to the Latvian scholarship winners.
- The participants of the summer schools have to cover travel expenses from the country of origin to the summer school location in Latvia themselves.
Application Deadline
The call for applications is open on 1 February 2025, the deadline is 1 April 2025.
Place of Submission
Study stays: Applications for scholarships for studies at Latvian higher education institutions have to be submitted online to VIAA.
Summer schools: The necessary documents for the summer schools must be submitted directly to the organizers of the summer schools and they will inform all applicants about the results of the scholarship competition. Information on how to apply for the scholarship for participation in summer schools can be found on the website of the higher education institution in Latvia organizing the summer school.
Remarks
Latvian scholarships for studies:
- An applicant must receive a letter of acceptance for the chosen study programme from the Latvian higher education institution prior to the application for a scholarship.
- Language of instruction at Latvian higher education institutions is mainly Latvian, however there are a few study programmes offered in English. Study programmes in English are not free of charge. The Latvian scholarship holder can use the scholarship for covering of the tuition fee or for accommodation and meals. Please take into account that the amount of the scholarship is not high enough to cover all expenses in Latvia.
- Information about studies at Latvian universities, available study programmes and practical information can be found on the Study in Latvia website www.studyinlatvia.lv.
Announcement and Further Information
- Call for applications for the Latvian state studies' scholarships on VIAA's website
- Scholarships for Studies
- Latvian higher education institutions
- Information about study programmes
- Scholarships for Summer Schools
- Useful links to information sources for foreign students in the Republic of Latvia
Iceland
Name of Program
Icelandic Government Scholarships for Studies in Icelandic at the University of Iceland 2026-2027
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
One-year scholarships
Programs for:
All levels
Fields:
Icelandic as a Second Language
The Icelandic Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education awards on a competitive multilateral basis scholarships to several countries - including Switzerland – for studies in Icelandic as a second language at the University of Iceland, Reykjavík. Approximately 11 scholarships are available for the period from 1 September 2026 to 31 May 2027.
Eligibility
The scholarships are intended for students of modern Icelandic. Students must have completed at least one year of University study. Students must also have prior knowledge of Icelandic according to the requirements for BA study in Icelandic as a second language (Icelandic knowledge on the level with the courses Icelandic Online 1 and 2). Preference will, as a rule, be given to a candidate under 35 years of age.
Scholarship
The scholarship covers registration fees at the University and a monthly stipend that should cover room and board for one person, payable at the beginning of each month, September to May. A room will be available for rent in the University dormitory Gamli Garður.
Application Deadline
01. 12. 2025
Place of Submission
Applications must be submitted by post to the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies, Division of Icelandic, Edda, Arngrímsgata 5, 107 Reykjavík, Iceland. Application must be made on a special application form that can be downloaded here.
Remarks
Applicants need to apply separately to the University of Iceland immediately after they would receive the acceptance letter about the scholarship.
A special committee in Iceland evaluates the applications and its decision will be announced to the candidates by January 2026.
If a scholarship recipient wishes to extend the scholarship for an additional year he/she has to apply to the Institute before 1 December. No one will be granted a scholarship for more than three times.
Announcement and Further Information
Estonia
Name of Program
Estonian Government Scholarships for international students, researchers and academic staff 2025-2026
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
Short-term (1-4 weeks) study scholarships, short-term (1-9 days) and long-term (10 days - 10 calender months) research grants
Programs for:
All levels
Fields:
Summer and winter schools: Estonian language and culture, various fields such as IT, media, international relations etc. related to degree programmes taught in English
Research: All fields of study
The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research and Education and Youth Board offer scholarships to foreign nationals in the framework of the Estonian Scholarship Programme for international students, researchers and academic staff.
- Scholarships for summer and winter schools
The purpose of the scholarship is to support foreign students participation in short summer or winter school courses of Estonian language and culture courses organized by the Estonian institutions of higher education as well as in summer and winter schools related to the degree programmes taught in English. The scholarship can be awarded to the BA, MA and PhD students who are enrolled to the higher education institution abroad at least one year by the time of application. The candidate should pre-register to the course for applying for the scholarship.
The scholarship includes a course fee in the amount of up to 700 EUR and the cost of accommodation in the amount of up to 25 EUR per night for a maximum period of 4 weeks. The board concludes a contract and makes the transfer directly to the university organizing the course. The Estonian university organizing the summer school offers accommodation or makes the scholarship payment to the student. Course fee is also paid to the university.
In the application round of the 2025 summer school, students can also apply for a scholarship to cover the participation fee for online courses.
- Grants for researchers and academic staff
Grants for researchers can be awarded to the researchers and academic staff of higher education institutions abroad for their activity at Estonian institutions of higher education. The person using the grant shall hold an academic position at her/his home institutions. For example, the following are considered academic positions: professor, associate professor, teacher, reader, research fellow, lecturer, assistant. PhD students can apply for the scholarship for students only. Under this program, grants for postdoctoral studies are not offered.
The grant can be used for research, teaching, collaboration with colleagues etc. Grants for researchers are divided into short-term (1-9 days) and long-term (10 days – 10 calendar months) grants. The subsistence rates are 45 EUR per day and 660 EUR per month respectively.
Application Deadline
16.04.2025
Place of Submission
The application with required documents must be submitted via email to rvo.dokumendid@clutterharno.ee.
Remarks
The decision to award a scholarship/grant to the applicant does not guarantee his/her admittance to the institution of interest. The applicant should submit the necessary documents directly to the host institution. The decision on admission shall be taken before the scholarship/grant decision.
Czech Republic
Name of Program
2 - 4 Government Scholarships for the Czech Republic 2025/2026
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
Semester and one-year scholarships, short-term scholarships
Programs for:
Undergraduates, Graduates, PhD students, Visiting student researchers
Fields:
All fields of study
Within the framework of a reciprocal exchange, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic (MEYS) offers 2 to 4 scholarships to Switzerland.
The scholarships are designed for university undergraduate or graduate students and Ph.D. candidates who wish to undertake study or research visits to one of the Czech public institutions of higher education.
Scholarship-holders usually attend courses that do not lead to the award of a degree (non-degree study courses) or pursue an independent research activity (research visit), depending on their academic qualifications and preferences. Applicants are required to choose a field of study that is related to the field that they are studying or studied in the past at their home university/college.
Enrolment in standard degree study programmes, especially Ph.D. courses, for the period of scholarship is also possible. The feasibility of this option depends upon the host university.
The scholarships are not intended for intensive courses of Czech language and culture. A separate notification of scholarships for participation in the Summer Schools of Slavonic Studies is published on the Website of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic (Summer Schools of Slavonic Studies).
Scholarship Offer
- Scholarships of a total of 18 months for the academic year 2025/2026, divisible into 9 and 4.5 months scholarships
- monthly scholarship rate of CZK (Czech Koruna) 12,000 for Master's degree students and CZK 13,000 for doctoral students
- tuition waiver
- medical benefits to the same extent as provided by health insurance in Switzerland
The cost of accommodation is included in the monthly scholarship rate. If applicants wish to be accommodated in a student dormitory, they must select this option on the application form under "PLANNED STUDY IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC".
Eligibility
- Swiss citizenship (exception: foreign students who have completed their previous studies in Switzerland)
- Undergraduate students at least in their 2nd Bachelor's degree year as of autumn semester 2025/2026
- Graduate students and PhD candidates
- All applicants must currently be enrolled at one of the universities or research institutions in Switzerland.
Please note:
Scholarships are offered for studies in the Czech language. Scholarship-holders can be admitted also to some English-language study programmes provided that the host university is willing to accept the candidate within the framework of the MEYS’ scholarship programme and to grant a tuition fee waiver for the English-language study programme. Candidates are advised to check with the desired host university at an early stage whether the university agrees to waive the tuition fees for the English-language study programme if they apply for a Czech Government Scholarship.
Application Deadline
01.03.2025
Place of Submission
Botschaft der Tschechischen Republik, Muristrasse 53, P. O. Box 1304, 3006 Bern 16
The application form can be downloaded from the Website of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic (Scholarships for the Academic Year 2025/2026).
Each application dossier must comprise 2 copies of a completely and legibly filled out application form and two sets of the required attachments. All documents must be written in or translated into Czech or English.
Two copies of the completed application form and the required attachments must be sent to the Embassy of the Czech Republic.
Remarks
No letter of invitation is required for the application. However, a scholarship can only be granted if the applicant was accepted to the host university. Therefore, prospective applicants are advised to contact the preferred university directly and request a letter of invitation from the respective department.
Applicants are required to point out to the prospective host universities that they intend to apply for the MEYS’ scholarship.
Announcement and Further Information
- Information on the website of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic (MEYS) -> Scholarships for the Academic Year 2025/2026
Croatia
Name of Program
Croatian Government Scholarships 2025/2026
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
Scholarships for summer courses, semester scholarships
Programs for:
Undergraduates, Graduates
Fields:
Croatian language and culture
The Ministry of Science, Education and Youth of the Republic of Croatia, represented by the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes, offers scholarships to several countries, including Switzerland. Detailed information is available on the websites of the Ministry of Science, Education and Youth and the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMES FOR SWISS APPLICANTS
Within the Call for Applications for the academic year 2025/2026 the following Bilateral Scholarships are offered to Croatian language students and students of Slavic Studies in Switzerland:
- 4 scholarships for one semester studies for undergraduate (BA) and graduate (MA) students (Application Pool 2 Scholarships for learning the Croatian Language, A1)
- 2 scholarships for the summer seminar of Croatian language and literature (Application Pool 2 Scholarships for Croatian Language Students, F)
A1 One semester studies for Croatian language students (mobility: 4-5 months)
Description:
Bilateral Scholarship A1 is on offer to foreign students (BA or MA) who want to spend 1 semester learning Croatian and perfecting their Croatian language skills at either the University of Zagreb (Croaticum) or at the University of Rijeka (Rijeka School of Slavic Studies). Only one application is accepted for the academic year 2025/2026. Candidates can choose between the winter (October 2025 - February 2026) or the summer semester (March - June 2026). The choice of semester should be indicated in the Agency’s online application form. Students can also choose between a more work intensive course at the University of Zagreb (Croaticum, 14 ECTS) or a less work intensive program at the University of Rijeka (Rijeka School of Slavic Studies, 4 ECTS).
Eligible applicants:
Croatian language students and students of Slavic Studies who are currently enrolled in BA or MA studies. Eligible are also students who are learning the Croatian language. Candidates are required to have completed a minimum of 2 semesters at their home institutions.
Candidates for this scholarship can only be nominated by their current Croatian language fellow who should nominate the applicants for the scholarships by his/her Recommendation Letter.
Financial benefits for undergraduate/graduate studies (A1)
- 300,00 EUR monthly financial support (July and August excluded)
- subsidized accommodation in the student residence halls (Only persons who are younger than 36 can use student accommodation.)
- subsidized meals at student restaurants
F Summer seminar of Croatian language and literature (mobility: 2 weeks)
Description:
Scholarship F is on offer to participate in the summer seminar organised by the Zagreb School of Slavic Studies in the city of Dubrovnik from the 17th to the 30th of August 2025.
Eligible applicants:
Croatian language and literature students and students of Slavic Studies who are at the time of application for the Scholarship enrolled in MA or BA studies. Candidates are required to have completed a minimum of 2 semesters at their home institutions. Eligible are also students who are learning (taking classes of) the Croatian language at their universities. Finally, lecturers (teachers, senior assistants with a PhD degree and teaching/research assistants) who teach Croatian language and literature at universities outside Croatia can also apply.
Important:
- The number of available places for the summer seminar is limited.
- Priority will be given to foreign students who will be nominated for the summer seminar by their national competent authorities (Application Pool 1).
- Candidates should have a minimum level of language competence of B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- In the selection procedure preference will be given to applicants with a level of Croatian language competence B1 and higher.
- Priority will be given to students who are currently enrolled in graduate (MA) studies over students who are currently enrolled in BA studies.
- The Ministry and the Agency will give precedence to student applications over teachers.
Financial benefits:
- tuition-free course
- free accommodation and meals (Only persons who are younger than 36 can use student accommodation.)
- cultural programme
FURTHER INFORMATION
For Scholarships type A1 an applicant may submit an application only on one occasion during his/her BA studies and once during his/her MA studies (once per study cycle). For all of Scholarships priority will be given to candidates who have not been awarded the Scholarship for studies and/or research in Croatia.
The awarded mobilities must be implemented during the academic year 2025/2026. Mobilities can begin no earlier than 3rd of October 2025 and must be completed by 30th of September 2026. July and August are not acceptable. Applicants should indicate the preferred mobility period in their application form.
The Agency and the Ministry reserve the right to change the requested mobility period and/or place any applicant to a course and/or higher education institution different from those indicated in his/her Bilateral Scholarship application form, if admission as requested by the applicant is not feasible.
The following candidates are NOT eligible to apply:
- Students who are not at least 18 years of age on the 1st of October 2025.
- Students who have not completed a minimum of two semesters at their home institutions.
- Foreign citizens with a residence permit or applying for a residence permit in Croatia.
- Students already enrolled in a study programme in Croatia.
- Candidates applying for study or research at private Croatian higher education institutions.
- Candidates without the citizenship of the country that nominates them for the Scholarships.
Application Deadline
24.03.2025 at the Scholarship Service of swissuniversities
Place of Submission
The application procedure for Swiss applicants consists of two steps:
- Applicants must submit their application in the Agency’s online application system.
- A PDF version of the application form and all required documents in English or Croatian must be sent by e-mail to stip@clutterswissuniversities.ch no later than 24th of March 2025.
As a first step, the application (including all required documents) must be submitted through the Agency’s online application system. The required documents are listed in the Application Form and on pages 11 (A1 One semester study for Croatian Language students) and 13 (F Summer seminar of Croatian language and literature) of the Call for Applications.
IMPORTANT: All documents must be submitted only in one of the following languages: Croatian or English. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered. Documents in languages other than English or Croatian will not be accepted.
Second, after submitting the online application, a copy of the filled-out Application Form and a copy of all documents uploaded to the online application system must be sent by e-mail to the Scholarship Service of swissuniversities to stip@clutterswissuniversities.ch. The deadline for emailing the PDF version of the application documents is 24th of March 2025.
Based on the qualifications of the applications submitted by 20th of March, the Scholarship Service of swissuniversities will nominate the candidates and send the Nomination Letter to the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes no later than 4th of April, 2025.
The final decision on the acceptance of the applications shall be made by the Croatian host institution. The final results of the selection will be communicated during June and July 2025 by an official letter sent via e-mail by the Agency. Additionally, the students who will receive the Scholarship to participate in the summer seminar in Dubrovnik will be informed of the results by the Zagreb School of Slavic Studies. The organiser of the seminar will contact the students by e-mail during May 2025 (see page 14 of the Call for Applications).
Remarks
The Scholarships cannot be awarded concurrently with other scholarships, grants, stipends etc. (e.g. Erasmus+). The monthly financial support is not meant to cover all the costs of the scholarship holder but rather it is a contribution to the living costs during mobility.
Scholarship holders are advised, apart from the grant to be received from the Agency during the mobility period, to have sufficient financial funds to cover their living costs for at least two months in Croatia.
Announcement and Further Information
Colombia
Name of Program
Beca Colombia Scholarship Program 2025-2026
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
scholarships for whole degree programs
Programs for:
Graduates
Fields:
All fields of study according to the ACADEMIC OFFER CATALOGUE 2025-2
The Colombian Government, through ICETEX, offers reciprocity scholarships to foreigners who wish to pursue master's degree studies in public and private Colombian Higher Education Institutions in accordance with the ACADEMIC OFFER CATALOGUE 2025-2, which is an integral part of the call for applications.
Eligibility Criteria
The reciprocity scholarships are aimed at foreign citizens who meet the following conditions:
- Be a foreign citizen not older than 50 years of age.
- Not have Colombian nationality, not even under a dual nationality scenario.
- Not be residing, nor have resided the last 6 months prior to applying for the scholarship in Colombian territory or have initiated studies in Colombia at the time of application to the corresponding call.
- Must not have been a beneficiary of ICETEX through the Beca Colombia program.
- Must not have a marital or de facto relationship in Colombia.
- Must have a professional, undergraduate or graduate degree in any field of knowledge.
- Must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0 to apply for the scholarship. According to the grading scale of each country, the grade must be equivalent to at least 4.0 for the Colombian scale.
- Have admission to at least one to three graduate programs listed in the Academic Offer Catalog 2025-2.
- Have good physical and mental health, certified by a general physician.
Coverage or Benefits of the Beca Colombia Scholarships
- Tuition: The Higher Education institutions will offer 100% of the tuition fee for the duration of the academic program.
- Monthly stipend: ICETEX will support each foreign scholarship recipient with a monthly stipend of three minimum wages.
- Foreigner ldentification: This is a financial support eguivalent to 250,000 COP, which will be paid only once during the entire study program to cover costs related to the issuance of the immigration card. lt will be granted during the first disbursement.
- Health lnsurance: Medical and hospital assistance in Colombia that includes repatriation in case of disability or death.
Duration of Scholarships
Scholarships for master's degree studies in Colombia will have a maximum duration of up to 24 months (4 academic semesters). Master's degrees with a duration of more than 24 months or 4 academic semesters will not be accepted.
In the case of master's degrees with a 3-semester curriculum, coverage will be for up to 18 months (3 academic semesters).
Application Deadline
The original deadline of 13.06. was extended to 29.06.2025 (17h00 Colombia)
Place of Submission
Applications must be submitted online on the ICETEX platform. All documents required for an application must be uploaded to the application platform.
Remarks
- Each candidate must apply directly to the Colombian higher education institutions for admission to a Master's program.
- The final letter of admission to the academic program must specify the start and end dates of the academic program. All letters of admission must be for programs beginning in the second semester of 2025.
Announcement and Further Information
Brunei Darussalam
Name of Program
Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship to Foreign Students 2025/2026
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
Scholarships for whole degree programmes
Programs for:
Undergraduates, Graduates
Fields:
All fields of study offered at the five institutions of higher education in Brunei Darussalam
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam offers scholarships to pursue studies at the Diploma, Undergraduate Degree and Postgraduate Master's Degree level at the following institutions of higher education:
- Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)
- Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan (KUPU SB)
- Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA)
- Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB)
- Politeknik Brunei (PB)
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must
- Not exceed the age of 25, for Undergraduate and Diploma programmes, and the age of 35, for Postgraduate Master's Degree programmes, on the first day of July on the year when the course/programme starts.
- Be proficient in English with a Credit 6 at GCE ‘O’ Level Examination or a Grade ‘C' in IGCSE English (as a second language) or an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL minimum score of 550.
The Scholarship is intended primarily for international students studying for the first time in Brunei Darussalam. Bruneians, Brunei Permanent Residents and international students studying/who have studied in Brunei tertiary institutions are NOT eligible.
Scholarship Benefits
- exemption from paying tuition fees including acceptance, examination, registration and orientation fees for the duration of the programme;
- an economy class air-ticket to Brunei Darussalam from the scholarship recipient's country of origin/ country of domicile prior to the commencement of the course and an economy class air-ticket from Brunei Darussalam to the scholarship recipient's country of origin/country of domicile upon completion of the course;
- a monthly personal allowance of BND$500.00;
- a monthly meals allowance of BND$150.00;
- an annual book allowance of BND$600.00;
- accommodation at the residential college of the University/ Polytechnic;
- baggage allowance for shipment of the scholarship recipient's personal effects to his country of origin/country of domicile upon completion of the programme, at a maximum amount of:
- BND$250.00 to a country within the ASEAN region; or
- BND$500.00 to a country outside the ASEAN region;
- comprehensive insurance cover for the whole duration of the Scholarship. The scholarship recipient is urged to obtain additional insurance prior to his travel to Brunei Darussalam and for the whole duration of the Scholarship at his own expense.
No marriage allowance nor child allowance is payable to the scholarship recipient and no accommodation will be provided to any accompanying spouse, child or children.
Application Deadline
15.02.2025
Place of Submission
Applicants must fill in the online BDGS Application Form.
Applicants applying to Universiti Brunei Darussalam must also complete an online application through https://apply.ubd.edu.bn/orbeon/uis-welcome/.
Applicants applying to Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) must also complete an online application through https://apply.utb.edu.bn/.
Remarks
An applicant may be required to appear for an interview at such place(s) as may be determined by the institutions offering the programmes, and to sit for a written examination to assess the applicant's proficiency in the English/Malay/Arabic Language (where applicable).
Announcement and Further Information
Belgium
Name of Program
Wallonie Bruxelles International (WBI): Programme de bourses d’excellence IN WBI 2025/2026
Scholarship Offer
Type of Scholarships:
Short-term scholarships (1 to 3 months) and long-term scholarships (1 to 2 years)
Programs for:
Postdoctoral researchers
Fields:
All fields in human sciences, basic research or applied research
Dans un contexte de mobilité et de mondialisation accrues, le programme de bourses d’excellence IN WBI a été mis sur pied par Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI).
Soutien
WBI soutient les chercheurs(euses) issu(e)s de tous pays et titulaires d’un diplôme de l’enseignement supérieur de docteur délivré par une institution étrangère désirant effectuer un programme de type postdoctoral au sein d’établissements d’enseignement supérieur organisés ou subventionnés par la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles.
Domaines
Les domaines privilégiés sont les suivants:
- Transport et logistique;
- Génie mécanique;
- Sciences du vivant;
- Agro-industrie;
- Aéronautique-spatial;
- Technologies environnementales.
Tout autre domaine sera pris en considération, qu’il s’agisse des sciences humaines, fondamentales ou appliquées.
Types de bourses
- Bourses de longue durée de niveau postdoctoral (minimum 1 an, renouvelable 1 fois);
- Bourses de courte durée de niveau postdoctoral (1 à 3 mois, renouvelables pour autant que le délai de 3 années soit respecté entre deux séjours)
Subventions et assurances
- Prise en charge par WBI des frais de voyage internationaux en classe économique aller et retour, du domicile au lieu d'affectation sur base d'une simulation établie par WBI
- Prise en charge par WBI d'une bourse mensuelle nette de 2.120 € → ATTENTION: cette bourse ne constitue aucunement un salaire.
- Prise en charge par WBI d’une assurance de type « soins de santé, responsabilité civile et rapatriement »
Application Deadline
Pour les bourses de longue durée:
- au plus tard le 1er février 2025 pour l’année académique 2025/2026 (avec une arrivée entre septembre et au plus tard le 1er décembre 2025 pour les lauréats UE et entre novembre et au plus tard le 1er décembre 2025 pour les lauréats non UE).
Pour les bourses de courte durée:
- pour les séjours prévus entre septembre 2025 et février 2026 (arrivée au plus tard le 1er décembre 2025): au plus tard le 1er avril 2025
- pour les séjours prévus entre mars et juillet 2026: au plus tard le 1er octobre 2025
Place of Submission
Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI) à Bruxelles
Le dossier est à envoyer par e-mail au service des Bourses internationales à l'adresse suivante: bourses@clutterwbi.be
Remarks
Une lettre d’invitation ou d’accord de l’université d’accueil et du promoteur encadrant la recherche est exigée pour une candidature.