The Fondation ZHdK is the foundation of the Zurich University of the Arts.With the support of private individuals, foundations and companies, we can promote talented ZHdK students from all artistic disciplines as well as forward-thinking projects. In cooperation with the Zangger-Weber Foundation, we announce the following scholarships:
The Zangger Weber Scholarships support ZHdK Bachelor's and Master's students who are in financial distress and need assistance to finance their studies.One-off scholarships of CHF 2,500 each will be awarded.Scholarships are awarded on the basis of a call for applications once a year.
Who may apply?
Applications are open to ZHdK students up to the age of 35 (born 1991 and younger) who are studying for a regular Bachelor's or Master's degree.Students may not apply in their first semester (BA or MA) at ZHdK, if they are in their diploma semester, or if they are studying in a second Master's degree. The first priority is to support needy students who find themselves in a difficult financial situation.
Content of application
Your application must contain the following documents:
1. Application Form download here
2. Curriculum vitae (1 page max.)
3. Further documents:
a. Rental agreement
b. Parents’ tax declaration (international students: or parents’ wage statement)
c. Applicants tax declaration (international students: or applicants’ wage statement)
Health insurance policy and decision on individual premium reduction.
Upload and Deadlines
Please submit your application (including full supporting documents) via the "application link"
Please only upload the above mentioned documents (no certificates etc). Note that we only accept online applications. Applications submitted too late or that are incomplete, or additional documents sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: October 31, 2026, midnight.
After the closing date, the Fondation ZHdK will examine all applications and select the scholarship holders. You will receive feedbackon your applicationby December at the latest. No correspondence will be entered into regarding the reasons for not having been considered.