SwitzerlandAlfred Werner scholarship supports highly talented international students who obtained their BSc degree outside Switzerland and wish to pursue Master of Science (MSc) studies in Chemistry, Biochemistry or the Pharmaceutical Sciences at a Swiss university or one of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology.
The scholarship is administered by the Swiss Chemical Society Foundation and supported by the Swiss chemical and pharmaceutical industry as well as private donors, with integration support such as mentoring, industrial partner interactions through a “Meet and Greet” program, and complimentary access to Swiss Chemical Society events.
Alfred Werner Benefits
- Scholarship amount of CHF 36’000
- Mentoring opportunities for scholars
- Interactions with program-supporting industrial partners via the “Meet and Greet” program
- Complimentary access to events organised by the Swiss Chemical Society
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Alfred Werner Eligibility Criteria
- Hold a BSc degree obtained from a university outside Switzerland
- Wish to pursue a Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry, Biochemistry or the Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Be admitted to MSc studies at a Swiss university or a Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
- Be nominated by the academic institution to which the candidate has been admitted
How to Apply for Alfred Werner
- Be admitted to an MSc program at a Swiss university or Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
- Receive a nomination from the admitting academic institution
- Note that the SCS Foundation does not accept direct applications from individual candidates
- Nominations are reviewed by the Alfred Werner Fund Allocation Committee
- Submit nominations by the deadline Thursday, 18 March 2027 for Master’s Student Scholarships 2027-2029
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are frequently asked questions about the Alfred Werner Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, nomination process, deadlines, and who administers the programme.
Who is eligible for the Alfred Werner Scholarship?
Highly talented international students who obtained their BSc degree from a university outside Switzerland and wish to pursue an MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry or the Pharmaceutical Sciences at a Swiss university or a Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.
How much is the Alfred Werner Scholarship worth?
The scholarship amounts to CHF 36’000.
Can individuals apply directly to the SCS Foundation?
The SCS Foundation does not accept direct applications from individual candidates; scholarships are awarded to candidates nominated by their admitting academic institutions.
How are candidates selected?
Nominations are reviewed by the Alfred Werner Fund Allocation Committee, whose members are appointed by the participating companies and academic institutions.
What is the deadline for the next call?
Submission deadline for Master’s Student Scholarships 2027-2029 is Thursday, 18 March 2027.
Who supports the Alfred Werner Scholarship Programme?
The programme is supported by the Swiss chemical and pharmaceutical industry as well as private donors and is administered by the Swiss Chemical Society Foundation.
What integration support do scholars receive?
The SCS Foundation offers mentoring opportunities, facilitates interactions with industrial partners through the “Meet and Greet” programme, and provides complimentary access to Swiss Chemical Society events.
Which study fields does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship supports MSc studies in Chemistry, Biochemistry and the Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Are the scholarships tied to specific Swiss institutions?
Scholarships are awarded to candidates nominated by the academic institutions to which they have been admitted for their MSc studies, including Swiss universities and Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology.
How many students have been awarded the scholarship?
Between 2013 and 2024, 95 students from more than 30 countries were awarded an Alfred Werner Scholarship.
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