China Scholarships Council (CSC) / Victoria University Scholarship Scheme 2024

The China Scholarships Council (CSC) / Victoria University Scholarship Scheme is a doctoral scholarship program offered in collaboration between the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and Victoria University of Wellington. This program allows selected Chinese students to enroll at Victoria University of Wellington and undertake doctoral studies. Upon successful completion of the program requirements, including defending their dissertation, students will be conferred degrees by the Victoria University of Wellington.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must be admitted into the PhD program at Victoria University of Wellington. For guidance on how to apply for admission into the PhD program, applicants are advised to visit the Faculty of Graduate Research.

Value of the Scholarship :

For candidates successfully admitted into the PhD program, the University will provide tuition fees for up to 48 months. The CSC will consider applications for living expenses of those receiving these Victoria University of Wellington fees awards as prescribed by the Chinese government. Additionally, the scholarship includes a round trip airfare to Wellington by the most economical route and visa application fees.

Application Process:

Applicants must submit a completed online application by 4:30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Required supporting documentation, including references, must also be received by 4:30 pm on the closing date for the application to be considered. Applications typically open one month before the closing date.

Deadlines:

The closing date for applications is determined by the CSC. Applicants are encouraged to apply for PhD admission by either the 1 July or 1 November admission round to allow sufficient time for the University to make an offer before the CSC deadline. Exceptionally, applicants may apply in the 1 March round if the application is submitted on or before 1 February and the admission team is informed immediately upon submission.