EPFL offers fellowships at the master’s level to students with excellent academic records. All candidates applying to an EPFL master’s program are eligible. The fellowship Committee, which includes representatives from EPFL sections and other school services, selects the candidates based on their academic records. The selection process is highly competitive, with only about 3% of master’s students receiving financial support.

ELIGIBILITY

Anyone applying to an EPFL master’s program can be considered for a fellowship. EPFL offers a limited number of fellowships to deserving candidates based on their academic records.
It is not possible to combine this fellowship with other significant scholarships. Candidates must disclose all scholarships they receive during their master’s program.
If the master’s program at EPFL is a second master’s degree, candidates are not eligible for an excellence fellowship.

FUNDING

Fellowship amount and benefits 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 to cover all expenses on their own (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).

HOW TO APPLY

• Online application
• Registration form to be completed, paid for, and submitted on April 15 at the latest
• The application process is done entirely online, in French or English, from mid-November to December 15th or from December 16th to April 15th. Documents sent by post, email, or fax will not be considered.
• Please read all the instructions on this page before starting your online application. At the Master’s level, you may only submit one application and apply for one program per academic year.
• Preparing your application
• Required documents
• Recommendation letters
• Statement of purpose
• Application fee
• Rules
  
  The application should contain:
• CV /Resume
• A motivation letter
• Two recommendation letters from professors familiar with students’ work and achievements
• A transcript of all grades earned at EPFL Recommendation letters must be submitted directly by referees to e-fellowship@epfl.ch