ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship and Opportunity Programme (ESOP) 2027 for Master's Students Worldwide

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ETH Zurich's ESOP scholarship covers study and living costs for top master's students, including Africans. Apply via eApply by 30 November 2026.

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Overview

ETH Zurich in Switzerland is accepting applications for its Excellence Scholarship and Opportunity Programme (ESOP). It is for excellent students starting a master's degree in Autumn 2027.

ETH says the scholarship covers full study and living costs during the master's. Scholars also get mentoring and join the ETH Foundation network.

There is no nationality limit on the ESOP page, so African students with a strong bachelor's degree can apply. About 60 scholarships will be given for 2027/28.

Deadline: 30 November 2026 at 11:59 AM CET (5:59 AM US Eastern Time). This is the master's application deadline for international bachelor's degrees.

Requirements

Required

A very good bachelor's result, in the top 10% of your bachelor's programme (grade A). This is based on your own self-assessment.
An application for an ETH Zurich master's programme in the November window (1 to 30 November 2026). You must apply for ESOP in this first window.
A pre-proposal for your master's thesis, written by you with proper scientific citations (ETH gives guidelines).
If your programme does not ask for references, two professors as referees. They must upload their letters within two weeks after getting an email from the system.
You must also meet the admission requirements of your chosen ETH master's programme.

Who cannot apply

People already enrolled in an ETH Zurich master's programme.
People who already hold a master's degree.
MAS (Master of Advanced Studies) students.

Important

Keep your phone number in your CV active. Selection may include a phone or video interview in February.
Plagiarism or false information leads to exclusion or loss of the scholarship.

Scholarship Benefits and Selection

What the scholarship gives

CHF 12,000 per semester for living and study costs (CHF 13,500 per semester from Autumn Semester 2027).
A tuition fee waiver.
Support for the regular length of the master's (three or four semesters).
Mentoring and access to the ETH Foundation network.

How selection works

The Admissions Committee of each master's programme reviews applications.
The Rector of ETH Zurich makes the final decision.
Decisions are shared by the end of March 2027. The number of awards depends on funding.

How to Apply for the ETH Zurich ESOP Scholarship 2027

Choose your ETH Zurich master's programme and check its requirements (Apply Now link below).
Start your online master's application in eApply between 1 and 30 November 2026. The ESOP application is part of eApply.
Upload all documents your master's programme asks for, plus your master's thesis pre-proposal.
Give two professors as referees if your programme does not already ask for references.
Submit the complete application before 30 November 2026 at 11:59 AM CET. Late or incomplete applications are not processed.

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Organisation

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Location

Zurich

Type

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