The Faculty of Science at the University of Geneva (Unige) accepts applications for the Excellence Fellowship program. The program will offer scholarships to “outstanding and highly motivated” students pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Geneva in one of the fields offered by the faculty, according to the organization. Applications are possible until March 15th.
The Master’s courses offered by the University’s Faculty of Science cover the areas of exact and natural sciences. Mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, geology, environmental sciences, pharmacy and neuroscience are some areas in which the master’s program can be pursued.
The scholarship offered by the program is worth between 10,000 and 15,000 Swiss Francs (approximately R$55,000 to 80,000 at current exchange rates). This amount covers the first year of study of the scholarship holder. Since Master’s courses last three to four semesters, the scholarship can be extended by this period “if the candidate is academically successful at the end of the first semester” (according to the website).
how to apply
To apply for Masters Scholarships at the University of Geneva, applicants are required to submit a set of documents in a single file in .pdf format. The following documents must be submitted in English or French:
- Copy of passport or ID card.
- Letter from the University of Geneva confirming that the candidate has started the enrollment process.
- Current curriculum vitae of no more than two pages.
- Certificate of the bachelor’s degree with all grades.
- Letter of motivation describing the candidate’s interest in the chosen course at the University of Geneva.
- Letters of recommendation from two of the applicant’s professors, certifying their suitability for the desired master’s degree (can be sent directly to [email protected]).
- Results from international tests (e.g. GRE) and English language certificates (e.g. TOEFL).
- The entire application process takes place online via this link. Applications are possible until March 15th.
*The text “Scholarships of up to BRL 80,000 per year for a Master’s degree at the University of Geneva” was originally published on the Estudar Fora portal by the Fundação Estudar