Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS)
Every year, the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships in research and the arts to young foreign researchers and arts students. The Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students is responsible for selecting suitable candidates and awarding these scholarships.
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2026 – 2027
Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to encourage international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. Recipients are selected by the awarding body, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS).
State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SERI
Talent Promotion