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RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIPS

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Application Opens:  July 1; Deadline: August 1, 2025

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The International Office awards RWTH Ambassador Scholarships for research stays in the key partner countries USA and Canada and for partner universities in Australia. As part of the program, scholarships are awarded to master’s students and doctoral candidates enrolled at RWTH. The program is aimed at highly qualified and motivated students and doctoral candidates who will take part in a research internship at a renowned university or research institution in the above-named countries and who would like to act as an ambassador for RWTH Aachen during their stay. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Enrolled as a master’s student or doctoral candidate at RWTH

In very good academic standing

Confirmation of your stay abroad from the host institution

Be motivated to represent RWTH Aachen University and be actively involved in the RWTH Ambassador Program

Please submit the following English-language documents by email (scan the original documents and attach them as a PDF file):

Resume

Statement of motivation

Planned research project/activity

Reasons for wanting to act as an RWTH Ambassador

Ideas for your activities as an RWTH Ambassador

Planned duration of your stay, including start and end date

Academic transcript for your current or your last completed degree

Confirmation of project placement

Letter of recommendation

Please note: It is the responsibility of the student to find a suitable research internship. If students would like to receive academic recognition for the research internship within their faculty at RWTH (e.g. credits or as an obligatory internship), they should contact the respective examination board in their department before the departure.

BENEFIT:

Monthly Stipend: The scholarship will guarantee a monthly allowance of 500 euros and will be awarded for up to six months. The award of the grant will be decided based on the quality of the application documents. Application is also open to candidates who are currently completing a research internship abroad.

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EPFL MASTER EXCELLENCE FELLOWSHIPS (ROUND 1)

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Application Deadline: December 1, 2025

LOCATION: Switzerland

In order to reward the most outstanding students who are beginning their master’s studies, EPFL offers a limited number of excellence fellowships, along with guaranteed housing, to candidates who have achieved remarkable academic results and who distinguish themselves in extracurricular activities, whether sporting, artistic, civic, or entrepreneurial.

ELIGIBILITY:

Anyone applying to a master’s program at EPFL is eligible. A limited number of fellowships are awarded to the most deserving candidates, based on academic excellence, qualifications, and motivation.

However, candidates who already hold a master’s degree or are currently enrolled in a master’s program at EPFL are not eligible.

Applications should be submitted via EPFL’s online Master application. Be sure to check the box indicating that your profile should also be considered for an excellence fellowship.

Documents to provide:

No additional documents are needed beyond those required for admission.

The application deadlines align with those for the master’s program. There are two application rounds. 

Deadlines:  1st round: December 15

The renewal and payment of the fellowship for a second year of studies is conditional upon excellent academic performance.

At the end of the first year, once the results are published, fellowships are renewed provided that fellowship holders have:

reached at least the average of 5.0 (6 = max / 4 = pass).

The average is weighted with the ECTS credits of each course. All numerical grades from all chosen courses and exams during the first MA year count for the average.

earned at least 50 credits (for branches other than the internship)

Credits for language courses, admission courses, or courses outside of the study plan do not count.

There will be no exceptions for students who have not reached the requested average or number of credits.

BENEFIT:

Amount: CHF 10,000 per semester, with a maximum coverage of 4 semesters.

Additional Benefits:

Reservation of a student room in a student residence (for external candidates only).

A certificate of excellence upon completion of the Master’s program.

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