China Scholarship Council-University of Oxford Scholarships

Applicants must be nationals of and ordinarily resident in mainland China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau).
Must be applying to start a new full-time DPhil course at the University of Oxford.
Should intend to return to China upon completion of their studies.
Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, leadership potential, and the ability to become a decision-maker and opinion-former within China.

Submit a complete application for a full-time DPhil course at the University of Oxford by the relevant December or January deadline for your chosen course.
Apply separately to the China Scholarship Council (CSC) for this scholarship. Detailed information and application procedures can be found on the CSC's official website.
Ensure that your course application is considered in the initial round (December/January deadlines), as applications held over for later consideration are not eligible for this scholarship.

Documents Required:
- Completed University of Oxford graduate application form.
- All standard supporting documents required for the chosen DPhil course (e.g., academic transcripts, CV, research proposal, references).
- Separate application materials as required by the China Scholarship Council.

Funding Coverage:
- 100% of University and college fees.
- A grant for living costs (at least £19,237 for the 2025–26 academic year).
- One return economy-class flight from China to the UK.

Duration of Funding:
- Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

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Fields of Study

Open to all

Coverage

Full Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses

Deadline

Program Deadline Applies

TypeMerit Based

FundingScholarship

CountryUnited Kingdom

University of Oxford