The ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship

ETH Zurich, one of the world’s leading universities in science and technology, invites outstanding students to apply for the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) 2026.

This fully funded opportunity supports international and domestic students who wish to pursue a Master’s degree at ETH Zurich. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, living expenses, mentorship, and access to the ETH Foundation’s professional network.

📘 Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: Switzerland

• University: ETH Zurich

• Study Level: Master’s Degree

• Eligible Countries: All countries

• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded

• Scholarship Value: CHF 24,000 per year + Tuition Fee Waiver

• Duration: 3–4 semesters (regular duration of the Master’s program)

• Deadline: November 30, 2025

🎯 About the ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship

The Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) provides exceptional students with comprehensive support throughout their Master’s studies. The number of awards given each year depends on available funding.

All applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committees of each Master’s program, while the final decision is made by the Rector of ETH Zurich. Successful applicants will be notified by March 2026.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the ETH Zurich ESOP 2026, applicants must:

• Have excellent academic results in their Bachelor’s degree (top 10% or equivalent to grade A).

• Be reachable via the phone number listed on their CV (as interviews may be conducted via phone or video call).

• Not already be enrolled in or hold a Master’s degree from ETH Zurich.

💰 Scholarship Benefits

Recipients of the ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship will receive:

• CHF 12,000 per semester (CHF 24,000 per year) for living and study expenses.

• Full tuition fee waiver.

• Mentorship and networking opportunities through the ETH Foundation.

📝 Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

1. A pre-proposal for their Master’s thesis, developed independently with proper scientific citation.

2. Two reference contacts (professors) if the Master’s program does not require formal reference letters.

⚠️ Any plagiarism or misinformation may lead to disqualification or scholarship revocation.

🪜 How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)

1. Visit the ETH Zurich eApply portal.

2. Complete the online Master’s application and upload all required documents.

3. Ensure your ESOP application materials (including pre-proposal and references) are included.

4. Wait for the final results announcement by March 2026.

📅 Application Deadline

November 30, 2025