Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
CHF 1,920 + living costs
Scholarship coverage
- living expenses
- health
- travel expenses
Description
Art Scholarships are awarded for study at any Swiss conservatory or university of the arts. This scholarship is available to students from a limited number of countries only.
Benefits
The scholarship amounts to a monthly payment of CHF 1,920 to cover basic living expenses for one person.
Additional benefits:
Health insurance: FCS covers the premiums for compulsory health insurance for scholarship holders from non-EU/EFTA countries. Scholarship holders from EU/EFTA countries must cover these costs themselves.
One-time grant of CHF 300 for rental deposit.
Half-Fare Travelcard for public transport
In addition, the coordinating body organises excursions and activities for federal scholarship holders.
Return flight allowance:Scholarship holders from non-EU/EFTA countries receive a return flight allowance (amount determined by country of origin). This allowance may be used up to two months after expiry of the scholarship exclusively for the purpose of returning to the country of origin.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent completed by 31 July 2026.
- Date of birth after 31 December 1990.
- Applicants must not yet hold a Master’s degree at the start of the scholarship.
- Admission process (entrance exam or submitted application) to a Swiss art or music school (conservatory) must already be in progress.
- If the applicant already resides in Switzerland: date of entry must not be earlier than 1 August 2025 (submit a copy of the registration confirmation or residence permit).
Selection criteria:
- Artistic profile, qualifications, and motivation.
- Submitted portfolio: artistic maturity and potential.
- Enrolment availability at the desired university.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Arts, Design & Architecture
Locations
Switzerland
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
Download the application package.
Fill out and print.
Note: Two paper copies of your application must be submitted.