ESKAS / FCS Scholarship for International Students 2026

The ESKAS / FCS Scholarship for International Students is a fully funded programme administered by the Swiss Federal Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). It targets highly capable students and researchers for doctoral studies, research fellowships, and a dedicated Master of Fine Arts track, with funding that covers living stipend, housing, health insurance, and travel allowances. Applicants typically require prior approval from a Swiss supervisor and must align their project with hosting institutions in Switzerland.

Living stipend, housing support, health insurance, and travel tickets; potential for doctoral or research fellowships and Master of Fine Arts pathway

Open to international students and researchers who have secured prior approval from a Swiss supervisor for doctoral, research, or arts-based Master programs.

Apply via the official ESKAS portal and obtain a prior supervisor acceptance letter from a Swiss institution; follow the institution's and embassy guidelines to assemble and submit the application package