Scholarships Merit-based
Queen's University Belfast

Queen’s University/China Scholarship Council Phd Scholarships

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Any
Disciplines
Various benefits
Grant
United Kingdom
Location
Not specified
Application deadline

About

Queen's University Belfast can support you financially if you are admitted to one of its study programmes as an international student. Queen's University Belfast awards scholarships, bursaries, tuition fee reductions and discounts that help you cover existing tuition and living costs.

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

Full tuition waiver and other benefits

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction
  • living expenses
  • travel expenses
  • other

Description

There are up to 20 full PhD scholarships available for candidates starting their studies in the subsequent academic year. Applicants currently in the first year of a PhD programme at Queen's in the current academic year may also apply, if they meet the eligibility requirements (including academic criteria and English language).

Applicable programmes

Benefits

Queen’s University Belfast provides a full tuition fee scholarship for successful applicants.  For those commencing the first year of PhD studies in the subsequent year, the scholarship will cover up to three years full-time international PhD tuition fees, and one year thesis only/writing up charge (approximately £360).  The award is subject to registration at Queen’s, continued funding by the China Scholarship Council and to confirmation of satisfactory progress.

The China Scholarship Council provides:

Maintenance stipend (as specified by the CSC);

One economy class return journey from China to the UK;

Funding to cover visa application fees.

Eligibility

  • Candidates must be citizens of the People's Republic of China at the time of application, and either permanently resident in China or studying overseas. (Those working overseas are not eligible.)
  • It should be noted that citizens of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan are not eligible for consideration under the CSC joint funding route. Candidates must hold a PRC passport.
  • Successful candidates must return to China upon completion of their degree.
  • Candidates will also be required to satisfy the selection criteria set out by CSC. Details can be found on the website: China Scholarship Council.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

United Kingdom

Nationality

Chinese

Study experience required

Master

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

Not specified

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