OpenFieldIHEID Global Excellence Full Tuition and Living Cost Scholarship
Prestigious institutional scholarship awarded on the basis of academic excellence and financial need, providing full tuition waiver and living stipends for master's candidates in Geneva.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-Class Honours (1st) or cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.7/4.0 from an accredited university.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 7.5 overall (minimum 7.0 in writing) or TOEFL iBT 105.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE General Test recommended for international economics and affairs streams.
- Thesis / Research statement
- 1,000-word statement explaining commitment to multilateralism, global diplomacy, and international development.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation from senior university professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full scholarship: CHF 20,000 annual living stipend plus 100% full tuition waiver across the two-year Master's
- Application fee
- CHF 100 admissions application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 8,000/year base international tuition; completely waived under excellence scholarship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 15 January 2027 (Annual Scholarship Priority Deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Geneva Graduate Institute documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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