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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship Switzerland for Nigerian 2027

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship Switzerland for Nigerian 2027

Posted on May 30, 2026 • ALEKKI Team • 5 min read

Description

Prestigious scholarships funded by the Swiss Confederation for outstanding international researchers and artists. Covers PhD, Postdoctoral research, and Art studies at Swiss universities including ETH Zurich. Nigeria is an eligible country.
Covers:

  • CHF 2,450/month living allowance
  • Tuition fees covered
  • Health insurance
  • Housing allowance
  • One return airfare
  • Study Level: PhD / Postdoctoral Research / Art Masters (no taught Masters)
  • Requirements

  • Nigerian citizen; Master's degree or PhD for postdoctoral track; must be nominated/supported by a Swiss academic supervisor BEFORE applying
  • Not previously studied in Switzerland
  • Strong research proposal
  • Under 35 (PhD track) or under 45 (Postdoc track)
  • Documents Needed: Online application, research proposal, CV, academic certificates, 2 references, letter from Swiss supervisor, language proficiency
  • Tip: Most applicants fail because they rush their application.

    Application Deadline

  • August 20, 2026
  • Deadline: October–November 2026 (exact country deadline published August 2026 — check Swiss embassy Nigeria)
  • Application Link

    Apply here

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