Canton of Bern scholarships and loans
Stipendien und Darlehen des Kantons Bern
Paid by Erziehungsdirektion des Kantons Bern (Stipendienamt) · 🇨🇭 Switzerland
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 6 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Foreign students can submit applications... if they have a C permit or B permit and have been living in Switzerland for five years at the time of the application in the canton of Bern.
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.bst.bkd.be.ch
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