2024 EPFL Excellence Scholarship in Switzerland: Application Guide

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The EPFL Excellence Scholarship offers a limited number of fellowships at the master's level to students with exceptional academic records. This comprehensive scholarship includes a stipend of CHF 10,000 per semester, the reservation of a student room in a student residence, and a certificate of excellence upon completion of the program.

Here's a summary of the key details for the EPFL Excellence Scholarship:
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Study Abroad: Study in Europe
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships, Masters Scholarships, Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: CHF 10,000 Per semester, Accommodation
- Deadline: December 15, 2023

EPFL Excellence Scholarship Details:
The selection of candidates and the awarding of the fellowships are based on the evaluation of the academic records of the candidates. The fellowship Committee, comprising members of the EPFL sections, representatives of the Associate Vice-Presidencies for Student Affairs and Outreach, as well as for Education, and representatives from other school services, selects the candidates. It's important to note that the selection process for the Swiss Government Scholarships is highly competitive, with only about 3% of master's students receiving financial support.

Eligibility Requirements for EPFL Excellence Fellowship 2024:
To be considered for the EPFL Excellence Scholarship, candidates must meet the following conditions:
- EPFL grants a limited number of fellowships to the most deserving candidates based on their academic records.
- They are intended for students who have achieved remarkable results throughout their pre-university curriculum, both academically and in extracurricular activities.

Benefits of EPFL Excellence Scholarship 2024:
- CHF 10,000 per semester
- Reservation of a student room in a student residence (for "external" candidates only)
- A certificate of excellence at the end of the master's program
- Fellowship holders will be responsible for covering all expenses themselves (tuition fees, rents, etc.).
- The fellowship will be paid provided that fellowship holders are registered as regular EPFL students, for a maximum of 4 semesters (3 for a 90-credit Master's program). No extensions are possible.
- If there is a paid internship or Master's project, only 3 payments will be possible, provided that the renewal criteria are met at the end of the 1st year.

Required Documents for EPFL Excellence Scholarship:
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents:
- A resumé (curriculum vitae)
- Copy of your University degree(s), if already available
- Complete transcripts from each university attended
- A statement of purpose (1000 words max)
- The contact details of three academic referees, who will each be asked to produce a recommendation letter for the candidate
- Identity card or passport
- All documents should be in English, French, German, or Italian. Please include a legalized translation of all documents in another language.

How to Apply for the EPFL Excellence Scholarship (Step by Step Process):
Interested and qualified applicants for the 2024 EPFL Excellence Fellowship should follow the steps below:
- Apply via the same online form as their application to a master's program by April 15 or December 15 (there is a box to tick indicating that the candidate's profile should also be considered for an excellence fellowship).

Thank you for the additional information. In addition to the documents required for admission, it's important to note that no specific additional documents are requested for the EPFL Excellence Scholarship application. Additionally, internal candidates (those with a Bachelor's degree earned at EPFL or in the same field of study) may be contacted by their sections to inquire if they wish to submit an application for an excellence fellowship. These students can also directly submit an application to their section by January 31 or April 30.

Should you wish to apply for the EPFL Excellence Scholarship, the deadline for submission is December 15, 2023. You can access the application form by clicking here: APPLY NOW.
https://www.epfl.ch/education/master/master-excellence-fellowships/