Amount: $1,000 - $10,000
Deadline: March 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Swiss Benevolent Society of New York awards scholarships to students of Swiss descent who are pursuing higher education, based on both financial need and academic merit.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US (of Swiss descent)
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: Swiss-American
- Must be enrolled in an accredited higher education institution (can be in Europe/Switzerland).
- Demonstrated financial need.
Required Materials
- Online application
- Financial aid statement
- Academic transcripts
- Essays
- Letters of recommendation
- Proof of Swiss ancestry
Timeline
Applications open December. Deadline March 1. Interviews in April/May. Results announced in June.
Tips
Clearly document your Swiss ancestry. Emphasize your academic achievements, community involvement, and financial need in your application and essays.