Scholarship at a glance
Deadline: September 11, 2026 – Please visit the CSC website to confirm
Scholarship type: Entrance or visiting
Degree level: Doctoral students or visiting graduate research students
Available to: International students
Description
Doctoral students
The China Scholarship Council (CSC) provides scholarships to students intending to pursue doctoral studies abroad. Dalhousie is a preferred host institution for CSC scholarship holders, with over a decade of experience supporting students funded through the CSC program.
The CSC will provide the admitted students with a scholarship for living expenses (including overseas health insurance), one round-trip international airfare, and visa application fees for up to 48 months , in accordance with the standards set by the Chinese government; Dalhousie University will provide tuition assistance for up to 48 months and, in accordance with the relevant regulations of Dalhousie University, will provide other financial assistance through teaching assistant or research assistant positions as much as possible.
Details on the graduate student application process can be found on our website.
Visiting graduate research students
The Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) also provides financial support to Chinese PhD students intending to engage in research abroad. CSC provides funding for Visiting PhD students each year, during which time the student's Dalhousie supervisor also provide funding to cover incidental fees at Dalhousie.
The China Scholarship Council will provide the admitted students with a scholarship for 6-24 months of living expenses (including overseas health insurance), one round-trip international airfare, and visa application fees, in accordance with the standards set by the Chinese government
All prospective CSC Visiting PhD students are required to apply as a Visiting Graduate Research Student (VGRS) to be considered for the CSC funding program.
Details on the application process for VGRS can be found on our website.
Application overview
- Create an account in the Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Scholarship Platform and complete the short application form for CSC students looking to complete their PhD at Dalhousie University (follow this path: FGS Bursaries and Grants, then Partner Scholarships and External Awards, then Chinese Scholarship Council - Completing your PhD at Dalhousie). Your application and an electronic response from your prospective Dalhousie supervisor must be received by March 30th.
- Complete your application for CSC funding here.