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In partnership with Â鶹AV, the China Scholarship Council (CSC) offers scholarships to outstanding Chinese students who will pursue doctoral studies at Â鶹AV. The China Scholarship Council (CSC) is a non-profit institution affiliated with the Chinese Ministry of Education. The CSC is responsible for the organization, management and provision of financial resources to Chinese citizens studying abroad and to international students and scholars studying in China, with the goal of developing exchanges between China and other countries in the fields of education, science and technology.
Doctoral Candidates
Value & Duration
The CSC will provide annual funding for the following:
- Annual living allowance
- International health insurance
- Return airfare
- Visa application fees
Â鶹AVÌýÌýin turn, will cover the annual cost of tuition and fees (exclusive of International Health Insurance). Â鶹AV may provide additional financial support, subject to the availability of internal and external funding.
Funding is provided for a maximum period of four (4) years.
Deadlines
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Deadline for China Scholarship Council (CSC) candidates to submit a complete application (including required supporting documents) to the chosen graduate department(s) at Â鶹AV |
JanuaryÌý1** |
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Deadline for Â鶹AV graduate department(s) to submit their recommendation(s) of qualified CSC candidates to the Graduate Â鶹AV Unit in Enrolment Services |
February 15 |
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Date by which the Graduate Â鶹AV Unit in Enrolment Services normally delivers offers of admission to CSC Candidates |
FebruaryÌý26 |
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Candidates admitted to Â鶹AV apply for CSC scholarship through their home university in China, according to instructions of CSC |
March 10-March 30 |
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CSC online application deadline |
MarchÌý31 |
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CSC is expected to announce scholarship recipients |
May 31 |
**Confirm with department as some might have an earlier application deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be a Chinese citizen or permanent resident of China
- Successful candidates must return to China upon completion of their studies and/or research
- Must meet all of Â鶹AV’s requirements for admission to a doctoral program (including academic performance and English language requirements)
- Must receive aÌýconditional offer of admission from Â鶹AV.
- All candidates must satisfy the selection criteria set out by CSC. See for more information.Ìý
How to Apply
- Apply to the Â鶹AV doctoral program of your choice.
- Notify the department or program, and the potential supervisor that you will be applying for (or have already been offered) a CSC scholarship.
- Receive the department's funding letter and Â鶹AV's Offer of Admission*.
- Apply for a CSC scholarship through your home university following the set by the CSC.
- Register at Â鶹AV.
*Please note that the funding offered to you by Â鶹AV will be contingent on your successful application for a CSC Scholarship.
Additional Information for Staff
CSC Letter Requirements
To recommend the applicant for the China Scholarship Council (CSC) Joint Scholarship, you must provide the applicant with a specific letter of recommendation. Letters of recommendation can be found on our Staff websiteÌý(login required).
GPS MUST be notified when an applicant is being recommended for the CSC Joint Scholarship. To do so, please copyÌýgraduatefunding.gps [at] mcgill.ca (Graduate Funding)Ìýand your designated Â鶹AV Officer when sending the CSC letter to the applicant.
Providing Funding
The funds for the department and/or supervisors' financial commitment should come from awards. Students can be considered for further funding. Ongoing funding will be conditional upon the student’s satisfactory academic progress in the program.Ìý
Potential CSC applicants to the Faculty of Engineering should be nominated for a MEDA International Leveraged award by their department/school.
Guidelines for Staff
Please visit the guideline here for staff only (login required).
Please note that Â鶹AV will be in contact with CSC representatives to verify that students apply to the China Scholarship Council Scholarships.
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