Name of Program

Scholarships of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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.

Scholarship Offer

Type of Scholarships:
Language scholarships, scholarships for whole degree programs

Programs for:
Language study, Bachelor, Graduate, PhD students

Fields:
All fields of study - except Health studies

Requirements for applicants:

1. Age limit 17 - 25 for language courses, Bachelor and Master study / 17 - 35 for PhD study 
2. 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.
3. The student must not have obtained another scholarship from one of the educational institutions of the Kingdom.
4. The student's certificates and identity documents must be authenticated by the competent authorities specified by the educational institution.
5. The student must not have been expelled from one of the educational institutions of the Kingdom.
6. The student must pass the medical examination determined by the regulations and instructions.

Further information and scholarship application: https://studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa/

Application Deadline

According to the program

Place of Submission

https://studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa/

Announcement and Further Information

For further information and questions please contact the scholarship service at: stip@swissuniversities.ch

Name of Program

The call for application for the Hungarian State Scholarships 2023-2024 is now closed

Scholarship Offer

Hungarian State Scholarships 2023 - 2024

Type of scholarships:
- partial/semester studies
- full degree studies
- short and long-term study visits
- summer courses 2023

Programs for:                                                                                                                              - graduates, lecturers and researchers
- Hungarian language and cultural summer courses

Fields:                                                                                                                                         - all fields for full degree and partial/semester studies
- Hungarian language studies for summer classes

The calls for application for Hungarian scholarships, including the application conditions and the list of necessary application documents can be found on our website: http://tka.hu/international-programmes/4133/information-for-applicants

Application Deadline

Deadline for partial/semester studies, full degree studies, study visits: 23 February 2023

Summer courses: 30 March 2023 5pm (CET)

Place of Submission

The applications can only be submitted via: https://scholarship.hu

The applications for the summer courses can only be submitted via: https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/

Name of Program

1. India - Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra for the academic year 2023-2024

2. ICCR Scholarships under the Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme for the Academic Session 2023-24

3. ICCR Scholarship under Lata Mangeshkar Dance ef Music Scholarship Scheme 2023-2024

Scholarship Offer

1. Type of Scholarships:

• HINDI COURSES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Programmes for:
Certificate courses, Diploma, Post-Graduate Diploma

Fields:
- Hindi Language

The academic session would commence on 1st August 2023.

• Scholarship Offer

Scholarships for the Session 2023-2024: Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra is inviting Swiss students to learn the Hindi Language in India.

(i) Hindi Language Proficiency Certificate Course (Course No. - 100)
(ii) Hindi Language Proficiency Diploma Course (Course No. - 200)
(iii) Hindi Language Proficiency Advanced Diploma Course (Course No. - 300)
(iv) Hindi Post-Graduate Diploma Course (Course No. - 400)

• ELlGIBILITY

• Minimum qualification: Twelve (12) years of school (10+2) or college education.
• The candidate must have a minimum written and oral proficiency in Hindi or/and English.
• The candidate must have basic skills in Computer operating.
• The candidate must have a working E-mail ID.

• AGE

The minimum age for admission to any course is 21 years and the maximum age is 35 years.

• ACADEMIC YEAR

The academic year of the Institute runs from 1st of August to 30th of April.

• ACCOMMODATION

The Central Institute of Hindi (Kendriya Hindi Sansthan), Agra provides separate hostel facilities for male and female students.

• FINANCIAL SUPPORT

The student admitted under the Promotion of Hindi Abroad Scheme (PHA Scheme) is given Economy Class Air fare (to and fro) from their respective countries by the shortest route. Selected student is given a scholarship of INR 6000/- (INR Six Thousand Only) per month. This scholarship is given to the student from 1st of August or from the month of his/her arrival up to the end of the academic session, that is, 30th of April. The student is also given a books grant of INR 1000/- (INR One Thousand only) per annum.
(1) The Institute will bring students by car from Delhi Airport to The Central Institute of Hindi, Agra and vice-versa if informed timely by the respective embassies.
(2) The Institute will reimburse (if any) to the student the amount spent by him on travel by rail/road in reaching the Central Hindi Institute, Agra from the New Delhi international Airport.

2. ICCR Scholarships under the Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme for the Academic Session 2023-24

The Government of India under the aegis of the Indian Council for Cultural Relation (ICCR) is offering Scholarship slots under the Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme. The Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme is one of the most important and popular schemes of the ICCR for foreign students to pursue higher studies in Indian universities and educational institutions.
Further information and a detailed timeline for the admission process is available on the website of the Embassy of India.

3. ICCR Scholarship under Lata Mangeshkar Dance ef Music Scholarship Scheme 2023-2024

Indian Council for Cultural Relatlons (ICCR), New Delhi is inviting applications from Swiss students und er Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship Scheme (formerly ICCR Scholarship Scheme for Indian Culture) for pursuing study of Indian Culture such as dance, music, theatre, performing art, sculpture, Indian languages, Indian cuisine, etc. for the academic year 2023-24. Further information and a detailed timeline for the admission process is available on the website of the Embassy of India.

Application Deadline

Deadline for sumission: 15.07.2023

- depending on the program

Place of Submission

1. Complete applications should be submitted to the Embassy of India in Berne by e-mail: library.berne@mea.gov.in and info.berne@mea.gov.in

2. The applications should be submitted online through ICCR's A2A Scholarship Portal at http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in

3. The applications should be submitted online through ICCR's A2A Scholarship Portal at http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in

Please send copy of your application by pdf to the scholarship service at swissuniversities: stip@swissuniversities.ch

Announcement and Further Information

• Study Hindi in India at Kendriya Hindi Sansthan - Announcement of the call 2023-2024
• Study Hindi in India at Kendriya Hindi Sansthan - Application Form

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

Name of Program

The Taiwan scholarship program is open from 1 February to 31 March, 2023

Scholarship Offer

Type of Scholarships:
1. Taiwan Scholarship Program 2023
2. Taiwan Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program 2023 (2, 3. 6 or 9 months)

Programs for:
1. M.A., Ph.D. Post Doctorate or research studies
2. Language Study programs

Fields:
1. All fields
2. Modern Chinese Language

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 scholarships to Swiss or Liechtenstein student to study for degree in Taiwan. For more information and useful tips about studying in Taiwan, check out the the Scholarship Office website.

2 scholarships for degree studies (Bachelor, Master, PhD) for Swiss students

More information: Taiwan Scholarship Programm 2023

From February 1, 2023, 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 24 months scholarships (short and long term language studies) for Swiss students.

More information: Taiwan Huayu Enrichment Scholarships 2023

From February 1, 2023, you can fill out the application form online: https://taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw/Apply

Application Deadline

31 March 2023

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

Study in Taiwan: https://www.studyintaiwan.org/

Name of Program

Global Korean Scholarships GKS

The call for applications for the Korean Graduate Degree Scholarships 2024-2025 will be published here in March 2024

Scholarship Offer

Call for the Korean Government’s Global Korea Scholarship program 2023  - Graduate Scholarships

Type of Scholarships:
1- 2 scholarships for graduate degree programs (MA, PhD, Research)

Programs for:
Master's program, Doctoral program, research program

Fields:
All fields

The Korean Government represented by the National Institute for International Education Development (NIIED) offers Graduate Scholarships to several countries, including Switzerland. NIIED has announced the application guidelines of the 2021 Korean Government Scholarship Program for Graduate Degrees.

REQUIREMENTS
○ Applicants must be under 40 years of age

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must hold or must be expected to hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s or a Doctoral degree.

○ Doctoral Program Applicants: Must hold a Master’s degree or a level of education equivalent to a Master’s degree.
○ Master’s Program Applicants: Must hold a Bachelor’s degree or a level of education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.
○ Research Program Applicants: Must hold a degree or a level of education equivalent to or higher than a Master’s degree and must have received an invitation from one of NIIED’s designated Korean universities.

HEALTH
○ All applicants must be in good health, both mentally and physically, to study in Korea for the full duration of degree or research programs.
○ All applicants must submit ” Form 8. Personal Medical Assessment ” at the time of applying.
○ All applicants who pass the 2nd round of selection must receive comprehensive medical checkup and submit the certificate of health and medical examination result issued by a medical doctor or a licensed hospital.

○ If an applicant is found to be in one of the following conditions, the applicant will be disqualified in the final round of selection:

– An applicant is tested positive on drug tests;
– An applicant owns serious illness that prevents him or her to study abroad for long period of time including the full duration of degree or research program in Korea.
After arriving in Korea, all GKS scholars will be subject to a medical examination
administered by NIIED. If a GKS scholar is found to have a serious illness from the medical
examination after arriving in Korea, he or she will be disqualified from their GKS scholarship.

NOTES FOR ALL APPLICANTS

○ All application documents must be written either in Korean or English.
○ Documents written in languages other than Korean or English must accompany a complete Korean or English translation, authenticated by the issuing institution or notarized by a notary public.
○ All application documents must be presented in their original forms. If an applicant has to submit photocopied documents, applicant MUST have the photocopies notarized, apostilled, or receive consular confirmation and submit those certified documents. 
○ All documents submitted will NOT be returned to the applicants in any case.
○ Application documents must be submitted in the order of the checklist on the first page of the application forms. Each required document must be numbered and labeled on the top right corner.
○ Any fraudulent or incomplete applications will be disregarded.

Please find further details: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ch-en/brd/m_7990/view.do?seq=761475&page=1

or: https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/ko/main.do?message=

Application Deadline

14 March 2023, Deadline for Online Application Submission

Place of Submission

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bern

Application documents (one Pdf of the originals) must be sent by e-mail to: Ms. KIM Joeun joekim21@cluttermofa.go.kr and copy to: stip@swissuniversities.ch

Only selected candidates for the next round will be asked to bring the original documents to the interview at the Embassy. 

Remarks

Contact person at swissuniversities, Scholarship Service: Ms. Christine Kyburz

Effingerstrasse 15, 3001 Bern, E-Mail to: kyburz@clutterswissuniversities.ch

Announcement and Further Information

Documents to download:

• Application Form
• FAQ
• Application Guidelines - English

Timeline:

17 March : Announcement of the successful candidates for the interview (by email)

21 March : Interview (in person, the date may be changed)

24 March : Announcement of the 1st round successful candidates (by email)

Name of Program

The Russian Federation Scholarships

Scholarship Offer

Type of Scholarships:
Two scholarships are 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:

https://studyinrussia.ru/en/study-in-russia/scholarships/

Application Deadline

Application deadline: end of January or depending on the program

Remarks

More information: https://studyinrussia.ru/en/

Name of Program

Scholarships for Romania 2023/2024 is now closed

Scholarship Offer

The Romanian State awards trough the Ministry of Foreign Affairs scholarships to foreign citizens for  studies in Romania. Priority is given to citizens of non-EU states.

Publication: https://www.mae.ro/en/node/10251

Type of Scholarships:

Bachelor, Master, PhD degree studies and Language studies

Programs for:

All levels

Fields:

Architecture, visual arts, Romanian culture and civilization, journalism, political and administrative sciences, education sciences, social and human sciences, technical studies, oil and gas, agricultural sciences.

> Please note that scholarships are NOT awarded in the fields of medicine, dental medicine and pharmacy.

• 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.

• 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.

• What is the 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.
The following categories of persons are exempted from enrolling in the Romanian language preparatory year:
a.    those who present Romanian study documents (diplomas or certificates) or study documents, school records attesting at least four consecutive years of studies attended in Romanian in an educational unit/institution from the Romanian national system;
b.    those who, in order to enrol in university education, pass the Romanian language test, organized according to the regulations in force;
c.    those who, in order to enrol in university education, present a certificate of linguistic competence in Romanian, minimum level B1, issued according to the regulations in force.

How to submit application files

The scholarship application can be sent ONLY through the Study in Romania platform.
Candidates can access the platform at https://studyinromania.gov.ro - via the Apply for MFA scholarships button, or directly at https://scholarships.studyinromania.gov.ro - The platform can be accessed both in English and French.

Application Deadline

1 March 2023

Place of Submission

Apply online at: https://scholarships.studyinromania.gov.ro/

Send a copy of all application documents (pdf) to the scholarship service at swissuniversities, Mrs. Christine Kyburz by e-mail: kyburz@clutterswissuniversities.ch

REJECTED: Applications submitted directly by the applicants to the registry offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Ministry of Education, or to the e-mail addresses of the MFA employees / departments of the MFA Headquarters, or to the Romanian diplomatic missions or the foreign diplomatic missions accredited in Bucharest, will not be taken into consideration.

Remarks

The results of the scholarship selection process will be announced each year, on July 15 to the applicants.

Announcement and Further Information

• Application documents in English
• Informations en français

Name of Program

Regierungsstipendien des Österreichischen Bundesministeriums für Wissenschaft und Forschung BMWF

Studienjahr 2023-2024

Scholarship Offer

Type of Scholarships:
Stipendien für Studiengänge mit Abschluss

Programs for:
Studierende, Graduierte und Forschende

Fields:
Siehe OeAD News - siehe Programme

Das österreichische Bundesministerium für Wissenschaft und Forschung stellt Studierenden, Graduierten, Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler Stipendien zur Verfügung. Weitere Informationen unter: https://grants.at/de/was-ist-grantsat/

Die Stipendienausschreibung erfolgt mittels der Österreichischen Datenbank für Stipendien und Forschungsförderung grants.at (Deutsch / Englisch). Diese enthält neben den Stipendien des Bundesministeriums für Wissenschaft und Forschung auch Informationen über Stipendienprogramme anderer Institutionen:

• Franz Werfel Fellowship - Geisteswissenschaften / Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaften
• Richard Plaschka Stipendium - Geisteswissenschaften / Geschichte / Archäologie
• Ernst Mach weltweit - Naturwissenschaften / Technische Wissenschaften / Humanmedizin / Gesundheitswissenschaften / Agrarwissenschaften / Sozialwissenschaften / Geisteswissenschaften / Kunst

Application Deadline

Je nach Programm:

- Ernst Mach Stipendien: 1. Februar 2023 siehe Programm
- Franz Werfel Stipendium: 1. März 2023
- Richard Plaschka Fellowship: 1. März 2023 und 15. September 2023

Place of Submission

online

Remarks

Alle Angebote

Name of Program

Calls for application for Lithuanian State Scholarships

https://studyin.lt/

Scholarship Offer

Type of Scholarships:
Scholarships for short term and summer / winter courses.

Programmes 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

Name of Program

The call for the Japanese Government MEXT Research Scholarships 2024 is now closed.

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, except subjects that require practical training in specific technologies or techniques at factories or companies.

MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology) offers scholarships to Swiss students and artists who wish to study at Japanese universities as research students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program for 2024.

The Embassy of Japan in Switzerland and the Scholarship Service of swissuniversies conduct the preliminary screening which consits of a document inspection, written language examinations (Japanese, English) and an interview.

QUALIFICATIONS (extracted from the Application Guidelines):

1. Swiss Nationality: An applicant who has Japanese nationality at the time of application is not eligible.
2. Age: Applicants must have been born on or after April 2, 1989.
3. Academic Requirements: Applicants must be university graduates and have completed at least 16 years of formal education.
4. Major Field of Study: Applicant should apply for the field of study he/she studied at the previous university or any related field. Applicant must choose a field on which he/she can receive education and perform research at the university of his/her choice.
5. Japanese Language: Applicant must be willing to learn the Japanese language, interested in Japan and enthusiastic about deepening his/her understanding of Japan after arriving, and capable of engaging in study and research while adapting himself/herself to life in Japan. 

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

ARRIVAL IN JAPAN:
April or October 2024 (see Application Guidelines)

Application Deadline

Reception deadline for the application:  June 5, 2023 (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
 

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.

Remarks

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. Christine Kyburz
Phone: 031 335 07 50
Email: kyburz@swissuniversities.ch
https://www.swissuniversities.ch/service/stipendien-ausland

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:

• Guidelines Research
• Field of Research
• Application Form
• Placement
• 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.)

Name of Program

the call for applications for Indonesian Government scholarships 2023-2024 is now closed

Scholarship Offer

DARMASISWA scholarships for Indonesia

The Government of the Republic of Indonesia scholarships to several countries, including Switzerland.

Darmasiswa is a one year non-degree scholarship program offered to all foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship to study Indonesian language (Bahasa Indonesia), art and culture in 72 universities. This program is organized by the Ministry of Education and Culture MoEC, Republic of Indonesia.

Online Publication: https://darmasiswa.kemdikbud.go.id/category/all/secretariat-dri/

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must access apply.darmasiswa.kemdikbud.go.id, complete the online application form, and upload the following files:

1. Curriculum vitae/resume.
2. Medical certificate.
3. Passport valid at least 18 months from the time of applying.
4. Recommendation Letter from Education Institution / Professional Institution on official letterhead and with signature (in English).
5. Last academic transcript and certificates (in English).
6. Language certificate.
7. Certificates related to the applied field (if applicable).
8. Photo passport (color).
9. Essay about applicant's purpose of study (in English or Bahasa Indonesia maximum 500 words).
10. A full body video that shows applicant explaining her/his motivation to join the program and what she/he will contribute as an ambassador of Indonesian culture after graduating (video must not exceed 2 minutes duration and can be in English or Indonesian).

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

1. Online Registration, 20 February 2023 until 7 April 2023.
2. Interview and Administrative Check at Indonesian Embassy/Consulate, 8 April 2023 until 21 April 2023.
3. Selection by University, 22 April 2023 until 4 May 2023.
4. Announcement, - 22 May 2023.
5. Attendance Confirmation, 22 May 2023 until 9 June 2023.
6. Final Announcement, 10 June 2023.
7. Flight Itinerary Confirmation, 9 June 2023 until 1 August 2023.
8. Pre-Departure Briefing at Indonesian Embassy/Consulate, July 2023 until August 2023.
9. Orientation Program in Jakarta, Indonesia, 29 until 30 August 2023.
10. Class Starts, Early of September 2023

Application Deadline

7 April 2023

Place of Submission

online application

Name of Program

DAAD-Stipendienangebote für die Schweiz

Scholarship Offer

Stipendienengebot an die Schweiz

Type of Scholarships:
Im Rahmen des bilateralen Stipendienabkommens Schweiz-Deutschland offeriert der DAAD Studierenden der Schweizer Hochschulen jährlich zwei Stipendien für das Studium in Deutschland.

Programs for:
Postgraduale Studierende, Forschende und Kunstschaffende

Fields:
Alle Studien- und Forschungsbereiche.

Der Deutsche Akademische Austauschdienst DAAD ist die weltweit größte Förderorganisation für den internationalen Austausch von Studierenden und Wissenschaftlern. Länderspezifische Angebote sind unter www.funding-guide.de abrufbar.

Application Deadline

siehe Studienprogramm

Place of Submission

Online Portal

Remarks

Bewerbungsfristen und Einreicheort beachten!
 

Name of Program

Chinese Government Scholarships

The call for the China Scholarship scholarships 2024-2025 is now open

Scholarship Offer

The Chinese Government Scholarship

Type of Scholarships:
Scholarships for one year or more.

Programs for:
University students and researchers at all levels.

Fields:
All fields

Chinese Government Scholarship is now open for application. For more information, please refer to www.campuschina.org > Scholarships > Application Guide for Chinese Government Scholarships > Bilateral Program.

> Introduction to Chinese Government Scholarships

The offer 2024-2025 for Switzerland includes:

• up to 25 Full-scholarships (tuition, accomodation, health insurance and monthly allowance)
• up to 30 Partial-scholarships (waiver for study fee and health insurance)

Copy of the online application including all corresponding application documents should be submitted to the scholarship service swissuniversities: stip@clutterswissuniversities.ch

Please read the detailed information in the attached documents here below.

Application Deadline

A copy of the online application and all documents must be sent in one pdf to stip@swissuniversities.ch

Deadline:  02 January 2024 (12pm)   

Place of Submission

 swissuniversites scholarship service: stip@clutterswissuniversities.ch

For questions please contact Christine Kyburz at: kyburz@clutterswissuniversities.ch

Remarks

Please read carefully the information on the website of the China Scholarship Council under: www.campuschina.org

1. Chinese Government Scholarships
2. Scholarship Application for Students > Create an Account

Announcement and Further Information

• Chinese Government Scholarships_en 
• Guide pour online application_f
• Leitfaden für Online Bewerbung_d

• Physical Examination Form

   

Name of Program

Destination Australia

The 'Destination Australia Program' was launched in 2019  by Hon Dan Tehan MP, Minister for Education.

The $93.7 million Destination Australia Program allows tertiary education providers, including vocational education and training and higher education providers, to apply for funding through a competitive grants process to administer and promote scholarships for Australian and international students who live and study in regional A

Scholarship Offer

Destination Australia Scholarships

Type of Scholarships:
According to the study programme at the host university.

Programs for:
All level of study, to be agreed with the host university.

Fields:
To be agreed with the host university

Important information: Foreign students must be enrolled in an Australian university and can then apply through their host institution in Australia for the scholarship. For detailed information about the application procedure please contact your host institution in Australia.

Further information about the Destination Australia Grants can be found at https://www.education.gov.au/destination-australia

Application Deadline

The application form can only be submitted by the Australian Higher Education Institution to the Australian Ministry of Education.

Remarks

Further scholarship opportunities: https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/english/study/scholarships

Announcement and Further Information

Application Help
Information about the Application process is available on the GrantConnect and Community Grants Hub websites. Applicants must submit any questions relating to the Program or this Application process in writing to support@cluttercommunitygrants.gov.au

Applicants may submit these questions up until five Business Days prior to the Closing Time and Date. A response will be provided within five business days. Applicants may direct any general enquiries, requests for technical help or support in using and/or submitting the Application Form by:
•Phone 1800020283
•Email to support@cluttercommunitygrants.gov.au

For information regarding other funding opportunities you may wish to view the information on the Study in Australia website.

Name of Program

Türkiye Scholarships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs 2023

Türkiye Scholarships: Research Scholarship Program

Name of Program

Scholarships of the Republic of Slovenia 2023/2024

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 Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Slovenia offers a number of scholarship months to foreign nationals, on the basis of bilateral agreement and reciprocity. For the academic year 2023/2024 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 2023/2024, the scholarship comprises of:

• 360 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 - 2,82 EUR/per working day 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

15.03.2023

Place of Submission

swissuniversities (Stipendiendienst, Effingerstrasse 15, Postfach, 3001 Bern)

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.

Announcement and Further Information

• Announcement
• On-Line Application Form
• Letter of Acceptance
• Step by Step Guide for Students
• Information on the Study in Slovenia website (Bilateral Scholarships 2023/2024)
• Slovenian higher education institutions

Name of Program

National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic 2023/2024

Scholarship Offer

Type of Scholarships:
Short-term (1-10 months) scholarships, semester or trimester scholarships

Programmes for:
All levels

Fields:
All fields of study
 

The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic supports mobility of international students, PhD students, university teachers, researchers and artists for scholarship stays at higher education institutions and research organisations in Slovakia.

Eligible applicants

• students who:
  • are university students at universities outside Slovakia;
  • are students of the second level of higher education (master's students), or are students who at the time of application deadline have already completed at least 2.5 years of their university studies in the same study programme;
  • will be on a study stay in Slovakia during their higher education outside Slovakia and who will be accepted by a public, private or state university in Slovakia for an academic mobility to study in Slovakia.
    All 3 conditions must be met. This category does not apply to doctoral (PhD) studies (or their equivalent).
     
• PhD students whose higher education or scientific training takes place outside Slovakia and who are accepted by a public, private or state university or a research institution in Slovakia eligible to carry out a doctoral study programme (e.g. the Slovak Academy of Sciences) for an academic mobility to study/conduct research/artistic stay in Slovakia.
   
• international university teachers, researchers and artists who are invited to a teaching/research/artistic stay in Slovakia by an institution with a valid certificate of eligibility to carry out research and development, which is not a business company and it has its seat in Slovakia.

Duration of a scholarship stay

• students: 1 – 2 full semesters (i.e. 4 – 5 or 9 – 10 months) or full 1 – 3 trimesters, in case the academic year is divided into trimesters (i.e. 3 – 4 or 6 – 7 or 9 – 10 months)
• PhD students: 1 – 10 months
• university teachers, researchers and artists: 1 – 10 months

Amount of the monthly scholarship

• university student of the second level of higher education: €400
• PhD student: €734
• university teacher/researcher/artist: €734 - €1'050

The scholarship is intended to cover international scholarship holders’ living costs, i.e. the costs related to staying in Slovakia (food, accommodation, etc.), during their study, research/artistic or teaching stay at universities and in research organisations in Slovakia.

Application Deadline

30.04.2023 at 16:00 CET - scholarship stays during the academic year 2023/2024

31.10.2023 at 16:00 CET – scholarship stays during the summer semester of the academic year 2023/2024

Place of Submission

on-line at www.scholarships.sk. Online application system is opened at least 6 weeks prior to the application deadline.

Applicants must fill in the online application and attach all required documents in the prescribed form to the online application.

Remarks

The National Scholarship Programme does not support:

• international students and PhD students accepted for full degree higher education (bachelor, master, doctoral studies) in Slovakia, or those already studying in Slovakia (full degree higher education) who would like to fund their studies in Slovakia by the NSP;
• university teachers, researchers and artist without PhD degree (or its equivalent) and at the same time with more than 4 years of work experience as a university teacher/researcher/artist (PhD studies are considered as work experience) on the indicated application deadline;
• international applicants who within the period of 36 months prior to the application deadline have spent in the territory of the Slovak Republic 15 or more months (in total);
• international applicants who are receiving a scholarship in Slovakia in the framework of other scholarship programmes funded from public resources (e.g. International Visegrad Fund, Erasmus+, CEEPUS, bilateral agreements, etc.).

Announcement and Further Information

• Information about the programme
• Call for applications - summer semester of the academic year 2023/2024
• Study in Slovakia

Name of Program

Portuguese Government Scholarships for Portuguese Language and Culture 2023/2024

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 total of 126 scholarships for the following programmes:

• Curso de Verão online e presencial (60 online e 10 presencial)
• Programa Curso Anual (18)
• Programa Pessoa (1)
• Programa Vieira (6)
• Programa Fernão Mendes Pinto (20)
• Programa de Investigação (14)

PROGRAMA DE BOLSAS CURSO DE VERAO
O Camões - Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua I. P., adiante designado por Camões, I.P., informa que de modo assegurar o procedimento de atribuição das bolsas de estudo para a frequência dos cursos de Verão, manter-se-á no presente ano a prioridade para realização de cursos de Verão online desenvolvidos no âmbito do Consórcio estabelecido entre o Camões, I.P. e as Universidades de Aveiro, Coimbra (FLUC), Lisboa (FLUL), Minho, Nova de Lisboa (FCSH) e Porto (FLUP).
Bolsas com a duração de um mês, para frequência de cursos de verão de língua e cultura portuguesas online e presencial, destinadas a estudantes estrangeiros e portugueses que residam no estrangeiro e que pretendam aperfeiçoar a sua competência linguística.
Os cursos online serão ministrados, no âmbito de consórcio estabelecido entre o Camões, I.P. e universidades portuguesas, designadamente:
Curso de nível A1 – Faculdade de Letras da Universidade do Porto
Curso de nível A2 – Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas da Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Curso de nível B1 – Universidade de Aveiro
Curso de Nível B2 – Universidade do Minho
Curso de Nível C1 – Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Coimbra
Curso de Nível C2 – Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Lisboa
As 10 bolsas para a frequência de cursos em regime presencial destinam-se a candidatos inscritos nas universidades com oferta de cursos presenciais.

PROGRAMAS DE BOLSAS CURSO ANUAL
Bolsas para frequência de cursos anuais de língua e cultura portuguesas, ministrados em universidades portuguesas ou 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.
A duração das bolsas de estudo Programa Curso Anual são, em regra, atribuídas anualmente, não podendo ser renovadas.

PROGRAMAS DE BOLSAS 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 da bolsa varia entre um e seis meses.
As bolsas de estudo Programa Pessoa são, em regra, atribuídas anualmente, renováveis pelo período máximo estabelecido por programa ou deliberação do Conselho Diretivo e da verificação da respetiva disponibilidade orçamental.

PROGRAMA DE BOLSAS VIEIRA
As bolsas do 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 da bolsa varia entre um mês e um ano.
As bolsas de estudo Programa Vieira são, em regra, atribuídas anualmente, renováveis pelo período máximo estabelecido por programa ou deliberação do Conselho Diretivo e da verificação da respetiva disponibilidade orçamental.

PROGRAMA DE BOLSAS FERNÃO MENDES PINTO
O Programa Fernão Mendes Pinto destina-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 e/ou instituições estrangeiras que tenham acordos com o Camões, I.P.
Limite máximo da duração da bolsa FMP é de 3 anos.
Sem prejuízo do limite máximo definido (3 anos), a duração das bolsas pode ser variável, competindo ao júri do procedimento, após análise e avaliação dos projetos apresentados pelos candidatos, e tendo em conta os lugares específicos a prover, definir duração das mesmas de acordo com a seguinte tipologia:
• Tipo 1 - Bolsa de 1 ano;
• Tipo 2 - Bolsa de 2 anos;
• Tipo 3 - Bolsa de 3 anos.

PROGRAMA DE BOLSAS 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 da bolsa varia entre um mês e um ano para cursos de especialização, dois anos no caso de mestrados, e três anos no caso de doutoramentos.
A duração das bolsas de estudo Programa de Investigação são, em regra, atribuídas anualmente, sendo renováveis pelo período máximo estabelecido por programa ou deliberação do Conselho Diretivo e da verificação da respetiva disponibilidade orçamental.

VALORES DE SUBSÍDIOS RELATIVOS A BOLSAS
A bolsa de estudo consiste na atribuição de um subsídio mensal, definido por despacho do Presidente do Camões, I.P.

• Programa Curso Anual – 650€
• Programa Pessoa – 650€
• Programa Vieira – 650€
• Programa Fernão Mendes Pinto – 650€
• Programa de Investigação – 700€

Curso de Verão:
A bolsa de estudo consiste na atribuição de um subsídio mensal, definido por despacho do Presidente do Camões, I.P., ao qual acrescerá pagamento pelo Camões, I.P. da taxa de inscrição à Universidade selecionada pelo candidato, de entre as instituições que constituem o referido Consórcio.

• Subsídio Programa Curso de Verão - Países APD - (cursos online) – 100€;
• Taxa de inscrição (cursos online) – 300€.
• Subsídio Programa Curso de Verão (cursos presenciais) – 650€;
• Taxa de inscrição (cursos presenciais) – 340€.

Application Deadline

Curso Anual, Programa Pessoa, Programa Vieira, Programa Fernão Mendes Pinto, Programa de Investigação: 19.05.2023

Curso de Verão: 21.05.2023

Place of Submission

Curso Anual, Programa Pessoa, Programa Vieira, Programa Fernão Mendes Pinto, Programa de Investigação:
electronically through the platform Portal de Serviços do Camões, I.P.

Curso de Verão:
Applications, as well as the application form and supporting documents, must be submitted electronically using the form available at the following address:
Online courses - https://bit.ly/cursosdeverao2023
In-person courses - https://portalservicos.instituto-camoes.pt
Each candidate is responsible for enrolling in the summer course on the platform of the selected university.

Remarks

The final results will be published on Camões I.P.’s website.

Announcement and Further Information

• Programa de Bolsas Curso de Verão - Concurso 2023 (PT), Scholarship Program Summer Courses 2023 (ENG)
• Programa de Bolsas Curso Anual - Concurso 2023 (PT), Scholarship Program Annual Courses 2023 (ENG)
• Programas de Bolsas Pessoa - Concurso 2023
• Programa de Bolsas Vieira - Concurso 2023
• Programa Fernão Mendes Pinto - Concurso 2023
• Programa de Investigação - Concurso 2023
• Information on Camões I.P.’s website

Name of Program

Polish Government Scholarships 2023/2024

Scholarship Offer

Type of Scholarships:
Short-term and semester scholarships, one-year scholarships, scholarships for whole degree programmes, research and teaching scholarships, scholarships for scientific internships

Programs for:
All levels

Fields:
All fields of study

Within the framework of a reciprocal exchange, the Republic of Poland, represented by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange NAWA, offers 36 scholarship months to Switzerland. The scholarships can be divided into short scholarships of i.e. 1 month or granted for a semester or a full academic year.

Objectives
Under the Programme, eligible visits are those whose purpose is to:

• complete partial studies;
• complete studies (first-cycle, second-cycle or uniform Master’s degree studies). They may be preceded by a preparatory course in Polish;
• complete a research fellowship;
• complete a study visit;
• acquire research material;
• hold classes at the host institution;
• take up other forms of scientific or academic activity related to studying or preparing a doctoral dissertation or doing research.

Eligible Applicants
The following individuals are eligible to apply for participation in the Programme:

• secondary school graduates who, at the time of commencement of their education in Poland, hold a school-leaving certificate giving them the right to pursue studies in the country of issue of the certificate in any field and at any type of university;
• students;
• university graduates applying for admission to the next degree programme who obtained their diploma before 21 December 2020 and have a recommendation from their home university;
• persons with the status of doctoral candidate according to the rules of their country’s higher education and science system;
• scientists and academic teachers who carry out research or teach in a country participating in the Programme and are not employed by a Polish higher education or scientific institution.

Please note:

• Students with dual citizenship (Poland/CH) 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

*   First-cycle students: Polish equivalent of the Bachelor's level
** Second-cycle students: Master's level

The following monthly rates apply to participants of the preparatory course:

• preparatory course for first-cycle studies and uniform Master’s degree studies: PLN 1,500
• preparatory course for second-cycle studies: PLN 1,500
• preparatory course for education at a doctoral school: PLN 2,400

The costs of participation in preparatory courses in Polish and of education are covered by the Polish party. Moreover, individuals enrolled in full studies in Poland are entitled to:

• in the first year of study, an increase of the first monthly instalment by PLN 500 for the purpose of settling in in Poland (applies to persons who have not been residing in Poland);
• in the last year of study, an increase of the last monthly instalment by PLN 500 to cover the costs related to the preparation of the thesis.

A scholarship/fellowship holder may not receive other scholarships/fellowships related to the completion of the given form of education during the period of performance of the agreement, with the exception of funds granted under the EU Erasmus+ programme (Act of 20 July 2018 on Higher Education and Science).

Application documents
The required attachments to the application form are listed on page 5f of the Announcement.
Please note: Applicants for fellowships, partial studies and study visits should attach:

1. an invitation letter from the Polish host institution signed by the head of the unit, confirming the intention to host the applicant for the period of stay stated in the application or confirming an ongoing cooperation (formal requirement);
2. a confirmation of the command of Polish or a foreign language (at least at B1 level) sufficient to communicate with the Polish host institution.

IMPORTANT: The application must be drafted in Polish or in English. Attachments should be submitted in Polish or in English. Should documents be issued in other languages (i.e. transcripts), a copy of the original document accompanied with a translation into Polish or English is required. It is acceptable to submit a copy of the doctoral degree certificate in Latin.
A COPY of all documents is required. No originals will be accepted (if the application documents are submitted by mail).

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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

06.04.2023

Place of Submission

swissuniversities, Scholarship Service

The application form together with the required attachments can be submitted by mail OR e-mail.

• Mail address: swissuniversities, Scholarship Service, Postfach, Effingerstrasse 15, 3001 Bern
• E-Mail: stip@swissuniversities.ch

The Scholarship Service of swissuniversities forwards the applications to the Embassy 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 ICT System by 31 May 2023.

Remarks

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

• Announcement
• Application form
• Information on NAWA's website

Name of Program

Mexican Government Merit Scholarships for International Students 2023-2024

Scholarship Offer

Type of Scholarships:
Short-term scholarships, scholarships for whole degree programs, research scholarships

Programs for:
All levels

Fields:
All fields of study offered by the participating Mexican higher education institutions
 

The Government of Mexico, represented by the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID), offers Merit Scholarships to international students for full-time, in-person training programs in Mexico at the Master's and Doctoral levels, student mobility at the undergraduate and Master's levels, as well as postgraduate stays.
The scholarships are offered for the more than 80 institutions listed in Annex 1 in the Call in order to conduct academic activities beginning between September 1 and December 8, 2023.

Eligibility

This call is open to foreign individuals interested in pursuing studies in Mexico from over 180 countries, including Switzerland.

The following individuals are NOT eligible:

1. Foreign diplomats accredited in Mexico, as well as their direct family members.
2. Foreigners in Mexico who DO NOT have a Temporary Student Resident stay in Mexico.
3. Foreigners with Mexican nationality, including children of Mexican parents.
4. Foreigners with a Mexican visa for family unity or aspiring to obtain it.
5. Applicants who have received a scholarship in the previous year from any Federal Government Institution.
6. Individuals who were granted a scholarship by any agency of the Government of Mexico.
7. Former grantees of AMEXCID who applied for a scholarship when the same number of months during which the benefits were received has not elapsed.
    

Scholarship Modalities

Scholarship Benefits

AMEXCID will grant the selected applicants:

• For Master's scholarships, mobility at the Bachelor's and Master's levels, and Master's level research, a monthly stipend of 4 times the monthly value of the the Federal Economic Measurement Unit (UMA), currently equivalent to $12,614 per month
• For Doctoral scholarships and research stays at the doctoral and postdoctoral levels: a monthly stipend of 5 times the monthly value of the UMA, currently equivalent to $15,768.50
• Enrollment and tuition, under the provisions of the program of each Mexican Educational Institution (Annex 1), subject to the final decision of each Institution, issued through their acceptance letter
• Medical insurance through the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)
• Payment waiver for issuing the Mexican visa
• International air flight transportation upon satisfactory completion of the academic program. AMEXCID will determine the flight route.
• National Transportation

Application Deadline

21.07.2023

Place of Submission

Online through the Academic Cooperation Management System (SIGCA); the required documents should be submitted as indicated in the sytem.
The application registration must be in Spanish. Please consult the Applicant's Guide so that you can complete your registration successfully (Annex 8).

The results will be communicated to the selected applicants from August 7 to 11, 2023.

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.

Announcement and Further Information

• Information on the website of the Agencia Mexicana de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AMEXCID)
• Convocatoria - Becas de Excelencia del Gobierno de México para Extranjeros 2023
• Call for Merit Scholarships from the Mexican Government for Foreigners 2023

Name of Program

Latvian State Scholarships for studies or summer schools 2023/2024

Scholarship Offer

Type of Scholarships:
Short-term (up to 11 months) study scholarships, short-term (up to 5 months) research scholarships, 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, research 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;
• Master’s or PhD students from any previous higher education institution

Amount of the scholarships:

•     €500 per month for Bachelor’s or Master’s students;
•     €700 per month for Phd students.

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 fellowships for research
In 2023, the call for research scholarships is not launched!
 

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, as well as insurance and visa expenses by themselves;

Application Deadline

The call for applications is open on 1 February 2023, the deadline is 1 April 2023.
 

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 (please, visit the website www.studyinlatvia.lv for more information). All 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.

Announcement and Further Information

• Call for applications for the Latvian state studies' scholarships on VIAA's website
• Flyer Latvian state scholarships 2023-2024
• Latvian higher education institutions
• List of contact persons of Latvian higher education institutions
• Information about study programmes
• Call for applications for the Latvian state summer school scholarships for the summer 2023 on VIAA's website
• List of Summer Schools
• Useful links to information sources for foreign students in the Republic of Latvia

Name of Program

Icelandic Government Scholarships for Studies in Icelandic at the University of Iceland 2024-2025

Scholarship Offer

Type of Scholarships:
One-year scholarships

Programs for:
All levels

Fields:
Icelandic as a Second Language
 

The Icelandic Ministry of Culture and Business Affairs 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 12 scholarships are available for the period from 1 September 2024 to 31 May 2025.

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 April. A room will be available for rent in the University dormitory, Gamli Garður.

Application Deadline

01. 12. 2023

Place of Submission

Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies, International Office, Laugavegur 13, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Remarks

Applicants need to apply separately to the University of Iceland 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 2024.

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

• Announcement
• Application Form

Name of Program

Estonian Government Scholarships for international students, researchers and academic staff 2023-2024

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 transfers and concludes a contract directly to the university organizing the course. Summer school organizing Estonian university offers accommodation or makes the scholarship payment to student. Course fee is also paid to university.
   
• Grants for researchers and academic staff
  Grants for researchers can be awarded to the researchers and academic staff of higher education institutions abroad. 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 are not offered grant for postdoctoral studies.
  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

Summer and winter school scholarships: 15.06.2023

Researchers and academic staff grants: 14.08.2023

Place of Submission

The application with the supporting documents should 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.

Announcement and Further Information

• Estonian Scholarship Programme for international students, researchers and academic staff
• Summer and winter schools
• Information on scholarships on www.studyinestiona.ee

Name of Program

2 - 4 Government Scholarships for the Czech Republic 2024/2025

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 upon their academic qualifications and preferences. Applicants are required to choose a field of study that is related to the field they are studying 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 2024).

Scholarship Offer

• Scholarships of a total of 18 months for the academic year 2024/2025, 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 3rd Bachelor's degree year as of autumn semester 2024/2025
• 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

01.03.2024

Place of Submission

Botschaft der Tschechischen Republik, P.O.Box 1304, 3000 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 2024/2025).

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 2024/2025

Name of Program

Croatian Government Scholarships 2023/2024

Scholarship Offer

Type of Scholarships:
Scholarships for summer courses, semester scholarships

Programs for:
Undergraduates, Graduates

Fields:
Croatian language and culture
 

The Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Croatia and the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes offer scholarships to several countries, including Switzerland. Detailed information is available on the websites of the Ministry of Science and Education and the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes.

The following two scholarship programmes are available for Swiss applicants for the academic year 2023/2024:

A1 Semester studies for Croatian language students (mobility: 4-5 months)
Description: Scholarships type A1 are on offer to students (BA or MA) who would like 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).
Please note that one application is accepted only for the academic year 2023/2024, either for the autumn term 2023/2024 or for the spring term 2024.
Eligible applicants: Croatian language students and students of Slavic Studies who are currently enrolled in BA or MA studies. Students 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)

• 212,36 EUR monthly financial support (July and August excluded)
• subsidized accommodation in the student residence hall
• subsidized meals at student restaurants

F Summer seminar of Croatian language and literature (14 days)
Description: Scholarship type F is awarded for participation in the Croatian Seminar for Foreign Slavic Studies Students organised by the Zagreb School of Slavic Studies in Dubrovnik (from 21 August to 2 September 2023).
Eligible applicants: Croatian language students and students of Slavic Studies who are at the time of application for the Scholarship enrolled in MA or BA studies. Students are required to have completed a minimum of 2 semesters at their home institutions. Eligible are also lecturers (teachers, senior assistants with a PhD degree and teaching/research assistants) who teach Croatian language and literature at universities outside Croatia.

Financial benefits for the summer seminar (F)

• tuition-free course
• free accommodation and meals
• cultural programme

Application Deadline

24.03.2023

Place of Submission

The application procedure for Swiss applicants consists of two steps:

1. Applicants must submit their application in the Agency’s online application system.
2. 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.

Remarks

Important notice regarding the scholarships type F for Summer seminar of Croatian language and literature:

• Applicants should have a minimum level of language competence of B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a level of the Croatian language competence B2 and higher.
• Priority will be given to students who are currently enrolled in master (MA) studies (over students who are currently enrolled in BA studies).

Announcement and Further Information

• Call for Applications
• Announcement
• Online application form

Name of Program

Beca Colombia Scholarship Program 2023-2

Scholarship Offer

Type of Scholarships:
Short-term scholarships, scholarships for whole degree programs

Programs for:
Graduates, PhD students, Postdoctoral researchers, Academic staff

Fields:
All fields of study
 

The Colombian Government, through ICETEX, offers postgraduate scholarships

• to foreigners who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in specialization, master’s, and doctorate degrees in public and private Colombian higher education institutions in accordance with the "ACADEMIC OFFER CATALOG-2023-2"
• to foreigners from non-Spanish speaking countries who wish to carry out postgraduate studies in specialization, master's and doctorate degrees in public and private Colombian higher education institutions and who need to strengthen the Spanish language to carry out postgraduate studies in Colombia in accordance with the "ACADEMIC OFFER CATALOG 2023-2”

Application requirements:

• Be a foreign citizen
• Not have Colombian nationality.
• Not be residing, nor have resided the last 6 months prior to applying for the scholarship in Colombian territory or have started studies in Colombia at the time of application to the corresponding call.
• In case of being selected, the scholar must present the Certificate of Migratory Movements of the last year, with a date no older than 30 days at the time of entering Colombian territory.
• Must not have any marital or de facto relationship in Colombia.
• Not having started postgraduate studies in Colombia.
• Not having been a beneficiary of ICETEX through the Beca Colombia program.
• Not be older than 50 years.
• Have a cumulative general average of 4.0 out of 5.0 in undergraduate to apply the call. According to the grading scale of each country, the note must be equivalent to a minimum of 4.0 for the Colombian scale.
• Have a professional, undergraduate, or graduate degree in any area of knowledge.
• Have admission to at least between one and three postgraduate programs listed in the Academic Offer Catalog 2023-2. In case of applying to Spanish courses, the admission of the institution offering the Spanish course will be required.
• Have good physical and mental health, certified by a doctor.

Duration of Scholarships:

• Perfectioning of Spanish: up to 6 months
• Specialization: up to 18 months (3 academic semesters)
• Master's: up to 24 months (4 academic semesters)
• Doctorate: up to 48 months (8 academic semesters)

Benefits:

• 100% of the tuition fee for the duration of the academic program
• books and materials allowance of COL$ 500.000
• monthly stipend/support of three minimum wages (in Colombian Pesos)
• one-off installation allowance of COL$ 500.000
• health insurance
• one-off subsidy for unforeseen costs

Application Deadline

12.06.2023

Place of Submission

Applications must be submitted online on the ICETEX platform.

Remarks

• Each candidate must personally apply directly to higher education institutions or universities for admission to postgraduate programmes.
• Considering that the scholarships are awarded annually, due to the annual budget validity of ICETEX, scholarship holders who attend academic programs longer than 12 months must request renewal from ICETEX each year, for the continuity of the corresponding study program.

Announcement and Further Information

• Announcement on ICETEX's website
• Call for the Beca Colombia (flyer)
• ACADEMIC OFFER CATALOG-2023-2
• Application guidelines

Name of Program

Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship to Foreign Students 2023/2024

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.

Application Deadline

15.02.2023

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/

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

Announcement, Application Form and further information on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Name of Program

Wallonie Bruxelles International (WBI): Programme de bourses d’excellence IN WBI 2024/2025

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 of study

Dans un contexte de mobilité et de mondialisation accrues, ce programme de bourses a été mis sur pied par Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI).

Profil
Chercheurs(/euses) issu(e)s de tous pays et titulaire 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
En vue d’appuyer les différents pôles de compétitivité du Plan Marshall 4.0, 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 programme:

• Bourses de longue durée (minimum 1 an, renouvelable 1 fois) de niveau postdoctoral;
• Bourses de courte durée (1 à 3 mois, non renouvelable) de niveau postdoctoral.

Modalités financières:

Montant mensuel: 2.120 euros couvrant les frais de subsistance, le logement, les ouvrages didactiques et les frais de déplacements à l’intérieur du pays. Il ne s’agit donc pas d’un salair;

• Prise en charge par WBI des frais de voyage internationaux (un aller-retour pour la durée totale du programme);
• Prise en charge par WBI d’une assurance de type « soins de santé » pour les boursièr(e)s non issu(e)s de l’Union européenne.
• Prise en charge par WBI d’une assurance de type « assistance au rapatriement » (uniquement pour les bourses de longue durée).

Application Deadline

Pour les bourses de longue durée:

• Au plus tard le 1er mars 2024 pour l’année académique 2024-2025.

Pour les bourses de courte durée:

• pour les séjours prévus entre mars et juin: au plus tard le 1er octobre (UTC/GMT +2) précédant;
• pour les séjours prévus entre novembre et février (arrivée au plus tard le 1er novembre): au plus tard le 1er mai (UTC/GMT +2) précédant.

Place of Submission

Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI) à Bruxelles
Le dossier est à envoyer par courrier électronique à l’adresse 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.

Announcement and Further Information

• Appel à candidature
• Call for applications
• Information sur le site web de WBI

Name of Program

Fulbright Grant Program in the U.S. for Students and Scholars 2024-2025

Medicus Student Exchange Program 2024-2025