Master Excellence Scholarships at EPFL in Switzerland - Academic Year 2027

What is it? Summary of the opportunity

The Ecole polytechnique federale de Lausanne (EPFL) awards a limited number of excellence scholarships each year to outstanding students beginning a master curriculum. This program is open to both external candidates, particularly international applicants, and students who completed their bachelor degree within the institution.

This scheme aims to provide financial stability to allow winners to focus fully on their studies and get involved in extracurricular projects, whether in sports, associations, or entrepreneurship. Applications are evaluated based on both prior academic excellence and extracurricular or research achievements.

For Moroccan students wishing to join a leading institution in Switzerland, this opportunity represents a significant academic and professional stepping stone. The scholarship covers a major part of the costs and eases material constraints during higher education.

The selection process takes place at the same time as admission to the EPFL master program. Candidates must express their interest directly when submitting their online application file.

Eligibility conditions: who can apply?

The scholarships are open to top international and internal students starting a master program:
- Have an outstanding prior academic background.
- Demonstrate achievements in extracurricular fields such as sports, arts, community involvement, or entrepreneurship.
- Submit the application within the deadlines of the first admission period.

Benefits and funding: what is covered?

• Amount stated: 10 000 CHF

Required documents: what to prepare?

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How to apply? The steps to follow

1. Choose a master program. Check the EPFL training offer and select the specialization suited to your profile.
2. Check the dedicated box. Select the option for the excellence scholarship in the master application form.
3. Submit the file. Send your application via the IS-Academia platform before the set deadline.

The scholarship application is made directly at the same time as submitting the master application file on the EPFL portal.

Key dates: what is the deadline?

Source and verification: where does the information come from?

This page is an automatic translation of the French text; in case of doubt, the French text and the organisation's official page prevail.

• EPFL - Excellence Fellowships (Lausanne) - official page (main source)