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CSC-UniSQ Joint Funding Program

This partnership between UniSQ and CSC aims to foster long-term international research collaboration. Where possible, co-supervision arrangements between UniSQ and the candidate's respective Chinese universities will be encouraged.

University of Southern Queensland 

  • a full tuition fee scholarship for a Doctor of Philosophy program (DPHD) for up to 48 months

China Scholarship Council 

  • Annual living allowance (for up to 48 months)
  • Visa application fees
  • Overseas Student Health Cover
  • Return airfare between China and Brisbane. 

To be eligible applicants must:

  • Be a Chinese nationality at the time of application. 
  • Meet the UniSQ entry requirements, including both English and academic, for the Doctor of Philosophy program and receive an unconditional offer letter from UniSQ, or an offer letter conditional on completion of their current program.  
  • This joint scholarship is subject to the applicant also being successful in applying for the China Scholarship Council award. 
 

Step 1:

  • Apply to the University of Southern Queensland for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy program by the specified deadline.
  • In the Finances section of the application, express the intention to apply for the CSC-UniSQ Joint Funding Program.
  • If the application is successful, the applicant will receive a letter of offer and a conditional tuition fee scholarship letter from UniSQ by the end of February 2025.

Step 2: 

  • Upon receiving the letter of offer and conditional scholarship letter from UniSQ, apply directly to the China Scholarship Council (https://www.csc.edu.cn/chuguo) for the living allowance and support. 
  • The CSC application guidelines and deadlines will be specified on the CSC website, typically opening in March. Applicants should refer to the CSC website for specific details and instructions regarding the application process.
 
16 February 2025
Further information about this scholarship can be obtained from Christopher Droney by emailing Christopher.droney@unisq.edu.au