Scholarship Overview

• These scholarships are intended for art students wishing to obtain their first Master’s degree in Switzerland.

• Scholarships are available at all Swiss conservatories and art schools. They are available to applicants from only a limited number of countries.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree

This scholarship is applicable for all universities in India, USA, UK, Australia, Singapore +234 more

• The art scholarship enables selected applicants to pursue their first Master’s degree at a Swiss art school or conservatory.
• Valid only for full-time studies in Switzerland.

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: CHF 2,450 => Rs 2,87,223

Conversion rate used: 1 CHF = Rs. 118.48 (last updated 27th July 2026)

Scholarship amount will be given: Monthly

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense	Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	×Not covered in scholarship
Living Expense	×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	×Not covered in scholarship
Application	×Not covered in scholarship
Others	×Not covered in scholarship

• CHF 2,450 per month to cover basic living expenses for one person.

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

• Special Restriction/s applicable in this case, details for the same elaborated in Scholarship eligibility

• Applicants date of birth after 31 December 1991 is eligible

Exams Details

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12	Required
UG	Required

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent completed by 31 July 2027.
• Date of birth after 31 December 1991.
• Applicants must not yet hold a Master’s degree at the start of the scholarship.
• Admission letter or proof of application of a Swiss University of the Arts or Music. If applicable: confirmation that the application period has not yet opened.
• If the applicant already resides in Switzerland: date of entry must not be earlier than 1 August 2026 (submit a copy of the registration confirmation or residence permit).

Preference will be given to following candidates:

• There is specific Preference for the eligibility of scholarship

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
LOR	Required
CV	Required

• Complete CV including educational background, degrees, awards, list of exhibitions, concerts, teaching and practical experience.
• Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages): reasons for stay in Switzerland, significance for future career and professional plans after the scholarship.
• E-mail addresses of two different professors in the relevant field must be provided during the online application. Those professors will be contacted through the application system and asked to upload a recommendation letter (FCS/ESKAS form).
• Copies of certificates and transcripts from previous universities (if not in English, French, Italian or German, with certified translations).
• Copy of passport (dual citizen submit copies of both passports).
• Copy of residence permit or of registration confirmation if already residing in Switzerland.
• Art Portfolio:
  Submit a PDF document that includes:
  • in the field of music: a link (e.g. YouTube) or QR code to a high quality recording of three different styles of music. Composers submit their scores.
  • in the field of visual arts: a link or QR code to a portfolio showing three pieces of artwork together with sketches (indicating the creation date and labelled with the applicant’s first and surname and country).
  • in other artistic domains (e.g., dance, acting, writing): a link or QR code to a recording of artistic performances and creations.
• Confirmation from the Swiss University of the Arts or Music showing that admission has already been granted or is currently under review.
• This can also be a conditional admission, subject to an entrance examination or other specific requirements.  
  If registration at the chosen university is not yet possible, a confirmation from the Swiss university about the start date of the admission process is sufficient (e.g., an email from the university).

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

	Date	Additional Details
Application start date	Not Available	12 months Extension possible up to a maximum of 21 months, depending on the chosen Master's degree programme and the required ECTS credits. Start date: 1 September 2027.
Application final end date	Not Available	There is no Specific Deadline for the scholarship

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

FAQ Link	https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/swiss-government-excellence-scholarships-at-a-glance
Contact email	sgs@sbfi.admin.ch