China Scholarship Council Postgraduate Research Scholarship at Sydney
Tuition/stipend partnership funding for PhD, Research study in Australia.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
PhD, Research
Destination
Australia
Funding
Tuition fees covered by University of Sydney + minimum AUD $10,000/year living allowance from China Scholarship Council (up to 3.5 years).
Eligible applicants
Eligible Chinese applicants
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Overview
China Scholarship Council Postgraduate Research Scholarship at Sydney is offered by University of Sydney / China Scholarship Council for PhD, Research study in Australia. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust apply to PhD at University of Sydney; CSC application required in China
- CSC application form (via Chinese government system)Required
- Academic transcriptsRequired
- Research proposalRequired
- Language test resultsRequired
What this scholarship covers
100% tuition fees (University of Sydney contribution)
Included
Minimum AUD $10,000/yr living allowance (CSC contribution)
Included
Tuition fees covered by University of Sydney + minimum AUD $10,000/year living allowance from China Scholarship Council (up to 3.5 years). Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Chinese citizens only. Must not be residing in Australia.
- International eligibility
- For Chinese citizens only. Not available to students from other countries.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Academic excellence required; competitive CSC selection
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- University of Sydney
Official eligibility summary
Chinese citizens under 35 years of age who are not currently residing in Australia, applying for a PhD at the University of Sydney. Joint China Scholarship Council and University scholarship.
Applicant profile
- Eligible Chinese applicants
Study route
- PhD, Research study in Australia
Current-cycle criteria
- Chinese citizens under 35 years of age who are not currently residing in Australia, applying for a PhD at the University of Sydney. Joint China Scholarship Council and University scholarship.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply to the China Scholarship Council (CSC) in China during the annual application period (typically Jan–Feb).
- 2
Apply separately for admission to a PhD programme at the University of Sydney.
- 3
If awarded CSC scholarship and admitted to USYD, the joint scholarship is confirmed.
Application timeline
Application cycle
CSC applications typically open January–February each year in China. Students must apply to CSC first, then be nominated/admitted to University of Sydney.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Sydney / China Scholarship Council
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.