Alfred Werner Masters Scholarships in Chemistry or Biochemistry at Swiss Universities
SCS Foundation
Master’s Degree
Deadline: 31 March 2021 (Annual)
Study in: Switzerland
Course starts September 2021
Brief description:
The SCS Foundation is inviting international students who wish to undertake a MSc program in Chemistry or Biochemistry at a participating Swiss University or a Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, to use for the Alfred Werner Masters Scholarships. The goal of the program is to support talented students to perform their MSc studies in Switzerland. The SCS Foundation actively supports the mixing of the Alfred Werner Scholars, and also offers visits at the program-supporting industrial partners (“Meet and Greet” Program).
Host Institution(s):
• École Polytechnique Fédéral de Lausanne (EPFL)
• Swiss Fédéral Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ)
• University of Basel
• University of Berne
• University of Fribourg
• University of Geneva
• University of Zurich
Level/Field(s) of study:
MSc degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry offered at the participating Swiss universities and institutes of technology
Number of Scholarships:
10
Target group:
International students from everywhere the planet
Scholarship value/inclusions:
For the tutorial period from September 2021 to May 2023, a maximum of 10 scholarships of CHF 30’000 each within the sort of a stipend, are going to be awarded. Master degree courses in Switzerland are generally given in English, and therefore the tuition fees are minimal.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be international students within the top 10% of their undergraduate programs.
Application instructions:
Candidates must first apply for admission to an eligible MSc program at a participating Swiss University or a Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, and through such application, invite the support of the institution for an Alfred Werner Scholarship. The university will then submit the nominations to SCS Foundation, by mid-April 2021. Since the university admission and selection process may take as long as 2 months, candidates are encouraged to submit their applications for the courses/scholarship as soon as possible, albeit the deadline for AY 2021-2023 studies is 31 March 2021. Direct applications of candidates for the scholarship to the inspiration won’t be considered.
How to apply
Scholarship Council Canada has electronic application center, fill in the form and upload your documents. Upon successful application submission you will receive an acknowledgment and electronic payment receipt. Keep it safe as a reference and wait for the outcome. Scholarship Council Canada team will take care of your further process upon qualifying.
Official Scholarship Council Canada Website: https://apply.
