China Scholarship Council Research Scholarships

China Scholarship Council Research Scholarships

China Scholarship Council Research Scholarships

Available

About

The Australia Awards aim to promote knowledge, education links, and enduring ties between Australia and our neighbours through Australia's extensive scholarship programs. The program brings together scholarships offered by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT), the Department of Education and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).

Benefits

The CSC Research Scholarship may provide funding to cover a living allowance, Overseas Student Health Cover, a return airfare to Australia, and your Australian Student Visa application fees.
  • Funding Durationyearly
  • Apply Date2023-2024
  • GenderBoth
  • Destination CountriesAustralia
  • Scholarship TypesTuition Fees, Stipend (Allowance)
  • CitizenshipsChina
Study LevelsMaster by Research
DegreesAll

Requirements

Eligible

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you must:

  • be a citizen and permanent resident of the People's Republic of China at the time of your application;
  • satisfy the Australian Government requirements for a student visa for postgraduate research;
  • have applied for admission and meet all admission entry requirements, including English proficiency;
  • have received a conditional or unconditional offer for admission into a PhD program at Western Sydney University;
  • have received a conditional offer for scholarship from Western Sydney University; and
  • satisfy all other eligibility criteria as defined by the China Scholarship Council.
  • Western Sydney University will provide a tuition fee waiver for successful applicants for a maximum period of up to 48 months.

How to Apply

Step 1: Find a supervisor

You need to find a supervisor at Western Sydney University and acquire a supervisor letter of support to include in your application.

Step 2: Submit an application for admission

You need to submit an online application for admission into a PhD program and ensure that you include all the required information and supporting documentation.

Step 3: Notify the Graduate Research School

After you have submitted your application for admission, you need to contact the Graduate Research School to notify us that you intend to apply for a CSC Research Scholarship.

Send the email to: [email protected]

You must use the email subject line: CSC Research Scholarship - Intention to Apply

Step 4: Receive your offer of admission and scholarship

The Graduate Research School will assess your application, and if successful you will be issued with an offer of admission and scholarship into our PhD program.

Step 5: Submit your CSC Research Scholarship application

When you have received the required documentation from the Graduate Research School, you should submit your application to the CSC for consideration.

The final selection for CSC Research Scholarships is made by the CSC on the basis of academic merit.

Application to China Scholarship Council

Please check the CSC website to confirm the application deadlines.

  • Applications open: Approximately March each year
  • Applications close: Approximately April each year
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