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ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) 2027

ETH Zurich · Zurich, Switzerland

About

The Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) is ETH Zurich's merit-based scholarship programme for outstanding students pursuing a Master's degree. It provides financial support covering study and living costs, along with mentorship and access to the ETH Foundation network.

For students beginning their Master's in Autumn 2027, approximately 60 ESOP scholarships are expected to be awarded. The scholarship is provided for the regular duration of the Master's programme, normally three or four semesters

Eligibility & requirements

  • Be applying for an eligible Master's degree at ETH Zurich.
  • Demonstrate excellent academic performance.
  • Generally rank within the top 10% of their Bachelor's degree programme.
  • Apply during the first Master's application window.
  • Applicants who already hold a Master's degree or are already enrolled in a Master's programme at ETH Zurich are not eligible for ESOP.
  • International Bachelor's degree holders must apply during the November application window.

    • Benefits

  • CHF 13,500 per semester for living and study expenses
  • Full tuition fee waiver
  • Funding for the regular duration of the Master's programme
  • Mentorship
  • Access to the ETH Foundation network
  • Opportunity to pursue their Master's studies with comprehensive financial support.

    • Documents

  • Bachelor's degree/application documents
  • Academic transcripts
  • CV
  • Pre-proposal for the Master's thesis
  • Two reference persons/professors, where required
  • Reference letters, where applicable
  • Other documents required by the selected Master's programme.

    • How to apply

  • Click the “Register” / “Apply” button above.
  • You will be redirected to the official ETH Zurich eApply portal.
  • Select your eligible Master's programme.
  • Complete the Master's application and select the ESOP scholarship option.
  • Upload the required admission documents.
  • Upload your Master's thesis pre-proposal.
  • Provide reference details/letters where required.
  • Review your complete application.
  • Submit it before 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM CET

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