Scholarships for Chinese Students at University of Edinburgh in UK for Phd

  •  Phd
  •  01-Feb-2017
  •   Denmark, United Kingdom

Applications are invited for China Scholarships Council/University of Edinburgh Scholarships for the academic year 2017-2018. The scholarships will be awarded to citizens and permanent residents of the People’s Republic of China at the time of application who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate PhD degree programme at the University of Edinburgh.

University offers a number of general and subject-specific funding schemes. The aim of the scholarships is to attract the best and most motivated people to Edinburgh.

The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1582, is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland’s ancient universities.

Candidates must have the minimum equivalent of a 2:1 degree at undergraduate level.  A good result in a consequent and relevant Masters degree will also be expected.

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Scholarships for Chinese Students at University of Edinburgh in UK for Phd Established in 1583, The University of Edinburgh is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Edinburgh (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Scotland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, The University of Edinburgh is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of Edinburgh offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 436 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The scholarships will be awarded to citizens and permanent residents of the People’s Republic of China at the time of application who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate PhD degree programme at the University of Edinburgh.
  • Candidates should not be currently working outside China at the time of application, and successful candidates must agree to return to China upon completion of their research degree at the University of Edinburgh. Candidates currently studying outside China are eligible to apply, but not those who have already commenced a PhD programme of study prior to the 2017-2018 academic year.
  • Candidates should satisfy the selection criteria set out by CSC by completing the CSC Application Form and the CSC Employer Reference Form which can be found on the CSC website.
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Application Process

Applicants should apply online for PhD admission to the University of Edinburgh by 1st February 2017, and should complete a China Scholarship Council/University of Edinburgh Joint Scholarship application form which should be submitted to the relevant College/School, also by 1st February 2017.  Applicants should submit the following to the CSC as soon as the online CSC application form becomes available on 20 March 2017 (The CSC will however accept applications up to 5 April 2017):

  • Hard copy of the signed CSC Application Form
  • Completed CSC Employer Reference Form
  • A copy of the full postgraduate application form for PhD admission at the University of Edinburgh
  • A copy of all supporting documentation submitted with your PhD application
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