ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Application form (same for both ESOP and Master Scholarship Programme)
- Letter of motivation
- Pre-proposal for Master's thesis (following specific guidelines, must be self-developed and use established scientific citation practice)
- Letters of recommendation from two professors (if the study program does not ask for references for Master's admission)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a reachable phone number
- All other documents required for regular Master's admission (e.g., academic transcripts, degree certificates, English proficiency certificate if applicable)
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship
Q.What is the application deadline for the ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship for 2026/2027?
The application window for the ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship (ESOP) for studies starting in Autumn 2027 is from November 1 to November 30, 2026. Decisions are typically communicated by the end of March 2027.
Q.Does the ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship cover all expenses?
Yes, the ESOP is considered a fully funded scholarship. It covers living and study expenses with a grant of CHF 12,000 per semester and provides a full tuition fee waiver for the regular duration of the Master's programme.
Q.Are international students eligible for the ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship?
Yes, the ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) is open to excellent students from all nationalities, including international students, who wish to pursue a Master's degree at ETH Zurich.
Q.What is the minimum academic requirement for the ESOP scholarship?
Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic performance in their Bachelor's degree, typically ranking in the top 10% of their programme, which is equivalent to a Grade A or a GPA of 8.8/10 or higher.