How we got the Excellence Scholarship at ETH Zurich (ESOP)

A couple of years ago I was lucky enough to be awarded this scholarship, along with around 60 other students across all disciplines. In this video, 4 ESOP students (including myself) from Physics, Robotics, Biology and Computer Science answer your questions!

Timestamps:
0:00 | Introduction
0:32 | Bachelor's degree
1:40 | Research experience
3:03 | Work experience
4:47 | Recommendation letters
6:47 | Preproposal topic
10:31 | Preproposal follow-through
12:19 | Interview
17:06 | How did you stand out
19:15 | Best part of ESOP
22:23 | The ideal ESOP student
24:48 | Final tips
27:05 | Bloopers

Big thank you to Eric Soriano, Mikhail Terekov and Andrew Abi Younes for helping create this video!

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[GVC.]

Thank you guys! You made me believe that every student could achieve their goals and don't be so afraid to try😊

[r.alexander]

I thought I had a chance for the ESOP, but after seeing the research you guys have participated in and your grades being in the very top percentile, I dont think I will even want to apply...
Im currently 5th semester Uni Basel with a 5.3 avg (top 5-10%?), with no reasearch experience yet and only a vague plan for my masters to study the neural networks RenTech uses for their hedge fund managing/ market prediction.

Really liked the vid tho, thanks for that!
Bunch of brilliant guys sharing a tripod lol 😆

[tom-stein]

Very interesting and insightful. Thanks for sharing

[mohamedismael]

Such an inspiring vedio, It would be great David if you make a vedio about steps for applying for master (documents required and contacting advisors or mentors) and applying for the scholarship, too. Thanks for all👏🏻💖

[myhangho]

Such a fantastic video🥳. It is informative and inspiring, even though I major in Architect. I have already finished my Bachelor of Architect this year, and I long for getting ESOP for my graduation at ETH Zurich. However, I've been struggling with German 😅by now. And I have some questions, hope you can help me.
1. I graduated from a university in Vietnam, and it is not in top universities all over the world. So is it matter?
2. Do your major require German certificate? Because I am required to submit C1 certificate in both English and German. And you know German is so tough to conquer.
Much appreciated!❤

[hishamgamal]

Thanks so much David for this informative video.
I got questions about the application process and requirements!!
Are German language and GRE mandatory to get accepted in master's programs?!

Second one is about the application process, is the application form of master's program separate from the ESOP application?!

Best regards

[farahabdelazizmohamedgalal]

Is it possible to be denied a scholarship while still securing admission into a master's program without any financial assistance? and is the GRE required for robotics masters?

[durantoumewo]

Hello
Thanks for your video
Please help me understand
I am interested in the masters in management technology and economics but on the school website they require back bachelors in engineering or natural science I don't understand
I hold a bachelors degree in accounting and finance any fulfil all the other requirements do I have any chance if I apply or I shouldn't

[NashimsLearningLab]

Bro, My CGPA is 8.4 on the 10th scale . I will be eligible or not, I think for A grade it's required 9+.