Location: United Kingdom
Program: Postgraduate (PhD Research)
Eligibility: Chinese Citizens
Duration: 4 years
Deadline: November 12, 2025
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The Cardiff University China Scholarship Council (CSC) PhD Scholarship is a collaborative funding opportunity between Cardiff University and the China Scholarship Council that supports outstanding Chinese students to pursue doctoral research at Cardiff University. CSC awards typically cover airfares and living costs for up to four years, while Cardiff University provides tuition fee scholarships to nominated candidates.
Cardiff University is the only Welsh member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive British universities. Founded in 1883, the university has established itself as a leading institution for research and innovation, bringing together the brightest minds from all parts of the world to collaborate on tough problems and advance knowledge across a range of inspiring subjects. With over 7,500 international students, Cardiff offers an educationally excellent adventure in Wales’s vibrant capital city.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship provides comprehensive support through a partnership between Cardiff University and CSC:
From Cardiff University:
- Full tuition fee waiver for the duration of the PhD program (up to 4 years)
From China Scholarship Council (CSC):
- Airfares covered (round-trip)
- Living costs covered for up to four years
- Maintenance allowance for living expenses in Cardiff
General Benefits:
- Access to world-class research facilities at Cardiff University
- Supervision from distinguished faculty members
- Integration into Cardiff’s international research community
- Russell Group university research environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Access to university libraries and research resources
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a Chinese national (citizen of the People’s Republic of China)
- Be applying for or enrolled in a full-time PhD research program at Cardiff University
- Meet Cardiff University’s standard admission requirements for PhD programs
- Meet China Scholarship Council’s eligibility criteria
- Have a strong academic background with excellent grades
- Demonstrate research potential and ability to complete doctoral research
- Meet English language requirements for Cardiff University
Note: Kindly check the official website for full and detailed requirements.
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International Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships in the UK – Swansea University
Selection Criteria
The selection process follows a two-stage system involving both Cardiff University and the China Scholarship Council (CSC). In the first stage, Cardiff University schools nominate candidates by January 19, 2026, based on outstanding academic achievement, demonstrated research potential, the quality and feasibility of the proposed doctoral research, alignment with Cardiff’s research strengths, and endorsement from a prospective supervisor. Each candidate’s overall suitability for the PhD program is assessed holistically before nomination. In the second stage, the CSC reviews Cardiff’s nominations and evaluates applicants according to academic merit, research potential, consistency with China’s national development priorities, the quality of Cardiff’s nomination, and the overall strength of the application before finalizing scholarship awards.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application
