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EPFL Excellence Fellowship
by École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
🏆 Fully Funded 🟢 Active 🎓 Masters 🌍 Switzerland
60%
Match
Competitiveness: Highly Competitive
Win Probability: 4%  ·  Effort: 9/10  ·  Reward: 10/10
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Award Amount
CHF 15,000/year + fee wai
Duration
1-2 years
Deadline
15 December
Level
Masters
Acceptance
1-5%
Difficulty
Very Hard

✨ Should I Apply?

Instant Application Intelligence

60%
Eligibility Match
4%
Win Probability
9/10
Difficulty
60–80 hours
Time Required
10/10
Reward Score
⏱ 193 days left
📋 Overview
💰
Award Amount
CHF 15,000/year + fee waiver
⏱
Duration
1-2 years
📍
Study Country
Switzerland
🏛️
Provider
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
🎓
Level
Masters
📖
Fields
All Fields
🏆
Awards/Year
Varies
📅
Deadline
15 December
Merit scholarship for the most outstanding international master's students at EPFL.
Who Should Apply
Top international master's applicants in STEM
Education Level
Masters
Eligible Fields
All Fields
Key Benefits
Full tuition coverage
Tags
MastersUniversity
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Data not publicly available
Applicants Last Year
Varies
Winners
1-5%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Competitive
Competition Level
Competition level: Highly Competitive — Acceptance rate: 1-5%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes
Living Stipend
Yes
Total Award
CHF 15,000/year + fee waiver
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes
🏡 Accommodation
No
✈️ Travel Allowance
Yes
💊 Health Insurance
Yes
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking; mentoring; research support (varies by programme)
🔄 Renewable
No (one-time)
📄 Application Requirements
Essay Required
Yes
Rec Letters
2 letters
Documents Required
  • CV / Resume
  • 2 letters Recommendation Letters
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Yes
  • IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
  • Interview: Some programmes
📋 Application Process:
1. Apply for admission to the university 2. Check scholarship eligibility 3. Submit scholarship application 4. Academic review 5. Award notification
Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement in engineering or science
✅ Eligibility Deep Dive
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Varies by Programme
🎓 Academic Level
Masters
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
🎂 Age Limit
None specified
💼 Work Experience
None required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred
💰 Financial Need
No
🎯 Target Students
International Students
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Apply for admission to the university
⏱ 1-2 weeks Medium
2
Check scholarship eligibility
⏱ 1-2 weeks High ⚠ Rejection Risk
3
Submit scholarship application
⏱ 1 week Medium
4
Academic review
⏱ 1 week Medium
5
Award notification
⏱ Varies Medium ⚠ Rejection Risk
📅 Timeline
📅 Applications Open
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
⏰ Deadline
15 December
🎤 Interview
Some programmes
🎓 Study Starts
September/October or January (varies)
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
Applications Open
Prepare your documents and essays
15 December
Applications Close
Submit before this hard deadline
Some programmes
Interview / Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates notified
After selection
Results Announced
Successful applicants notified
September/October or January (varies)
Study Begins
Course starts at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence; clear study/research plan
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💹 Cost Analysis
Varies
Estimated Study Cost
CHF 15,000/year + fee waiver
Amount Covered
Minimal
Out of Pocket
Excellent
Value Rating
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Top international master's applicants in STEM
The scholarship provides: CHF 15,000/year + fee waiver — Full tuition coverage
The application deadline is: 15 December. Check the official website for the most current information.
Competition level: Highly Competitive. Acceptance rate: 1-5%. A strong application is essential.
No (one-time)
Typically: academic transcripts, passport, English language scores, 2 letters, CV/resume, personal statement/essays. Check the official website for the exact list.
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Contact
admissions@epfl.ch
Last updated: 2026-05-31
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