China Scholarship Council Research Scholarships
The China Scholarship Council (CSC) Research Scholarship is a collaborative arrangement that provides support to candidates from the People’s Republic of China to undertake a PhD at Western Sydney University. We encourage applications from candidates in all areas of study across our Schools and Institutes.
Eligibility
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; and
- satisfy all other eligibility criteria as defined by the China Scholarship Council.
What does the scholarship provide?
The CSC Research Scholarship provides funding to cover a living allowance while you study in Australia. Refer to the CSC website to confirm the scholarship inclusions as these are subject to change.
Western Sydney University will provide:
- a tuition fee waiver for up to four years of candidature; and
- a $10,000 (AUD) top-up scholarship for up to three years to supplement the CSC Research Scholarship.
How to apply
Step 1: Submit your scholarship application
You need to apply for the scholarship directly with the China Scholarship Council.
Step 2: Find a supervisor
You need to find a supervisor at Western Sydney University and acquire a supervisor letter of support to include in your admission application.
Step 3: Submit an application for admission
You need to submit an online application for admission into a PhD program at Western Sydney University and ensure that you include all the required information and supporting documentation.
You should attach your CSC Scholarship confirmation letter in your admission application.
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.
Application period
Please check the CSC website to confirm the application deadlines.
Admission applications at Western Sydney University are open all year round.