CHF 10,000 Masters Fellowships

Awarded to exceptional students starting their master’s studies, these fellowships recognize academic excellence and extracurricular distinction (sporting, artistic, civic, entrepreneurial). They allow recipients to focus fully on their studies while enriching their professional background through internships and cross‑disciplinary experiences.

Benefits include:

• CHF 10,000 per semester (≈ USD 11,200)
• Guaranteed housing at EPFL
• Recognition of extracurricular achievements (research, entrepreneurship, civic engagement)
• Flexibility to choose internships and early career experiences aligned with scientific interest

• Anyone applying to a Master’s program at EPFL is eligible. A limited number of fellowships are awarded to the most deserving candidates, based on academic excellence, qualifications, and motivation.
• However, candidates who already hold a Master’s degree or are currently enrolled in a Master’s program at EPFL are not eligible.
• Outstanding academic record (Bachelor’s degree completed)
• Evidence of extracurricular distinction (research, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, arts, sports)
• Renewal requires at least 50 ECTS credits and an overall average of 5.0/6 after the first year
• In college or university
• Just graduated
• Graduate student