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Chinese Scholarship Council (PGR)

Scholarship information

The China Scholarship Council (CSC) scholarships are available thanks to a partnership with the China Scholarships Council. The scholarships are open to applicants from Mainland China wishing to study for a PhD at Durham. Details of the eligibility criteria along with information specific to applicants applying for this joint scheme are included below for information.

  • Full payment of tuition fees
  • Annual allowance
  • Overseas student health cover
  • Return airfare
  • Visa application fees

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be citizens and permanent residents of Mainland China at the time of application.  Chinese students studying overseas may also be eligible for application subject to CSC policies
  • Hold either an unconditional offer or a conditional offer with the only condition being “receiving final degrees” (not language) for a full-time PhD programme at Durham. 
  • Satisfy entry requirement as outlined by the CSC at the time of application.