UBC - Edwin S.H. Leong PhD international Scholarships, Canada

  •  PhD
  •  01-Aug-2022
  •   Canada
  • $$  $35,000

Tai Hung Fai Charitable Foundation, in partnership with the China Scholarship Council (CSC) is offering the Edwin S.H. Leong CSC UBC PhD international awards for the academic year 2021/2022.

The educational program is open for international students who want to pursue a PhD degree program at the University of British Columbia in Canada.

Founded in 1908, the University of British Columbia is the country’s oldest research university. It provides students with a diverse range of study options through its several undergraduate and graduate degree programmes.

Why study at the University of British Columbia? International students are supported by the institution through a number of in-program and award opportunities. It creates a world-class learning environment that promotes global citizenship, promotes a civil and sustainable society, and funds cutting-edge research that benefits people.

Application Deadline: August 2021

The University of British Columbia Information

The University of British Columbia Grants

UBC - Edwin S.H. Leong PhD international Scholarships, Canada Established in 1908, The University of British Columbia is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Vancouver (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), British Columbia. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Kelowna. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training, British Columbia, The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of British Columbia (UBC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 111 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Canadian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Be citizens of the mainland of the People’s Republic of China
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD degree in the field of Health, Natural Sciences, Natural Resources, Economics or Business.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must have to meet the following criteria:
  • Receive CSC funding
  • Be citizens of the mainland of the People’s Republic of China
  • Be starting a doctoral program at either UBC campus in May 2021, September 2021, January 2020, May 2020, September 2020 or January 2021
  • Be undertaking research in one of the following areas: health, natural sciences, natural resources, economics or business

Offered Benefits

The program will provide a stipend of $35,000 per year, partially funded by the China Scholarship Council ($26,400) and partially funded by the Tai Hung Fai Foundation ($8,600).

Application Process

  • How to Apply: In order to apply for the opportunity, applicants must take admission in the PhD degree coursework at the University of British Columbia.
  • Supporting Documents: Applicants must submit a CV, academic certificates and transcripts with their applications.
  •  Admission Requirements: Candidates must check the entry requirement of their chosen program.
  • Language Requirement: If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency. For more information, go through the English language requirements page.
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