China Scholarship Council (CSC) Scholarships at University of Auckland 2025

The China Scholarship Council (CSC) scholarships aim to encourage top students from China to pursue their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies at the University of Auckland. The program fosters long-term research cooperation between the University of Auckland and Chinese universities.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be citizens of China.
• Applicants must enroll in the PhD program at the University of Auckland.
• Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria set by the CSC for funding.

Application Process:

• The candidates must search for a suitable supervisor and research project on the University of Auckland website.
• They must contact the potential supervisor to confirm their support for the application.
• The candidates must apply for admission to the University of Auckland by submitting an online Application for Admission.
• The candidates must submit a scholarship application directly to the CSC or through the home university.

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful candidates are awarded the following benefits:

• Living allowance as prescribed by the Chinese government for the duration of the scholarship.
• Return airfare to New Zealand by the most economical route,
• Student visa fees,
• Cost of health insurance for international students.