Engineering for Development (E4D) Continuing Education Scholarship for Students from Developing Countries 2022

The goal of the programme is to enhance the knowledge and skills of future leaders with the perspective of contributing to capacity development and poverty reduction in their home countries. All programmes of the ETH Zurich continuing education programme (MAS/CAS/DAS) are eligible for the scholarship. But only some programmes offer a fee reduction.

The following programmes offer a fee reducation:

MAS Nutrition and Health, D-HEST Nutrition for Disease Prevention and Health (CAS ETH in Nutrition), D-HES

About Engineering for Development Continuing Education (E4D)

The Engineering for Development (E4D) Continuing Education Scholarship Programme awards scholarships to candidates from low-income countries to attend continuing education programmes at ETH Zurich. The goal of the programme is to enhance the knowledge and skills of future leaders with the perspective of contributing to capacity development and poverty reduction in their home countries. The E4D programme is funded through the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development. The E4D Continuing Education Scholarship Programme covers ETH Master of Advanced Studies (MAS), Diploma of Advanced Studies (D..... read more

E4D Continuing Education Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of E4D Continuing Education Scholarship

The following expenses will be covered by the scholarship:

• Economy roundtrip ticket (max. 2’000 CHF) 
• Visa fees
• Living allowance for the duration of the programme (2’000 CHF per month if the programme is longer than 3 weeks. 800 CHF per week if the programme duration is up to 3 weeks)
• ETH general tuition fee waiver (660 CHF per semester)

The following expenses will NOT be covered by the scholarship:

• The programme fees of the MAS/CAS/DAS are not covered by the E4D Continuing Education Scholarship.
• The registration fee for applications of 150 CHF cannot be covered, but will be reimbursed to candidates from low income countries in case an application is unsuccessful.

Requirements for E4D Continuing Education Scholarship Qualification

• The E4D Continuing Education Scholarship candidate must hold a completed and recognised Master’s degree from a university and proof professional working experience of at least 2 years.
• A minimal English standard of TOEFL level C1. If the continuing education programme requires a minimal level in another language, proof of this level should also be submitted.
• The scholarship is open to candidates from Least Developed Countries, Low Income Countries and Lower Middle Income Countries classified in the DAC-?list of the OECD. 
• Candidates need to be accepted by the School for Continuing Education, ETH Zurich as well as the MAS, DAS or CAS programme office.

Documents Required for Application

• CV of the candidate 
• MSc or Masters Diploma and academic transcript(s)
• 1-2 page application letter, stating the motivation to attend the programme and the impact for the candidate’s career development and beyond.
• Two professional references
• Formal admission letter by the School for Continuing Education confirming that the candidate is admitted to the MAS, DAS or CAS programme.
• Certificate of employment. The certificate of employment letter must be sent to the E4D programme office directly through the employer (and not the candidate)

• Certificate of English level (minimum TOEFL level C1) or other internationally recognised English certificates. If the programme requires a minimum level in another language, proof of this acquired level must also be submitted.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit E4D website