Chinese Scholarship Council (PGR)

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.