Partial funding · Study in Switzerland
University of St. Gallen Excellence Scholarships
Tuition support of up to 100% for the standard duration of the degree; living costs are not included
- Funder
- University of St. Gallen (HSG)
- Level
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
St. Gallen is the German-speaking world's leading business school, and its excellence scholarships are aimed at outstanding bachelor's and master's candidates who would otherwise be priced out.
Awards focus on tuition rather than living costs, and the Starr International Foundation scholarships specifically target international students entering the English-taught master's programmes.
🗓️ Deadline
Admission first — scholarship applications typically follow the autumn admission deadlines
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Admission to an HSG bachelor's or master's programme is a prerequisite
- Outstanding academic results and evidence of leadership potential
- Extracurricular or community involvement is assessed
- Some funds are restricted to English-taught master's entrants
- Living costs in St. Gallen must be funded separately
How to apply
- Apply for admission to HSG first — the scholarship follows it
- Review which fund matches your programme and nationality
- Submit the scholarship application with a motivation letter
- Include evidence of awards, leadership roles and service
- Confirm current deadlines with the HSG financing pages
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University of St. Gallen Excellence Scholarships: your questions, answered
What does the University of St. Gallen Excellence Scholarships cover?
Tuition support of up to 100% for the standard duration of the degree; living costs are not included. St. Gallen is the German-speaking world's leading business school, and its excellence scholarships are aimed at outstanding bachelor's and master's candidates who would otherwise be priced out.
Who is eligible for the University of St. Gallen Excellence Scholarships?
Core requirements are: Admission to an HSG bachelor's or master's programme is a prerequisite; Outstanding academic results and evidence of leadership potential; Extracurricular or community involvement is assessed; Some funds are restricted to English-taught master's entrants; Living costs in St. Gallen must be funded separately. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the University of St. Gallen Excellence Scholarships deadline?
Admission first — scholarship applications typically follow the autumn admission deadlines. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.