Funding & benefits
What you get Tuition feesA monthly living allowance
A monthly living allowance
Postgraduate tuition fees
Undergraduate tuition fees
“Full tuition fees, a living allowance, travel costs and allowancesApplication deadline31/12/2026”
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
University of Southampton in the United Kingdom offers China Scholarship Council Scholarships to Master's and PhD students. The award is worth Full tuition fees, a living allowance, travel costs and allowancesApplication deadline31/12/2026, and includes fully funded funding and full tuition cover. Applicants must have an offer to study a PhD at the University of Southampton and be studying for a bachelor's or master's degree at a leading Chinese university (such as 211 Group, 985 Group, or highly ranked by subject area). Applications open on 31 December 2026 and close on 31 December 2026. Nomination is required.
Depending on the award tier or route, verified benefits include Full tuition coverage. The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
At a glance
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- be a Chinese national over 18 years of age
- have an offer to study a PhD at the University of Southampton
- have an academic average of 75% to 80% or above in your current studies
- meet the University's English language requirements
- be studying for a bachelor's or master's degree at a leading Chinese university (such as 211 Group, 985 Group, or highly ranked by subject area)
- be studying for a master's degree at a university outside China
- have completed a master's degree at a university outside China within the 12 months before applying and not yet returned to China
- be in the first year of a PhD at a university outside China (CSC funding starts from the second year of study)
- have completed a bachelor's degree and be currently working in China
- China
- To get this scholarship you must:
- You must also meet one of the following requirements:
- You cannot apply if you already have a PhD.
- Minimum percentage: 75%
- Academic background: be studying for a bachelor's or master's degree at a leading Chinese university (such as 211 Group, 985 Group, or highly ranked by subject area)
You cannot apply if you already have a PhD.
Should you apply?
It suits Master's or PhD / Doctoral applicants working in All study areas. The closing date is 62 days away, so there is time to prepare a considered application.
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Master's or PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Prior degree / academic background: have an offer to study a PhD at the University of Southampton.
- Funding package: fully funded.
- Study destination: United Kingdom.
Review carefully if
- You cannot apply if you already have a PhD.
- Applicants below the stated minimum percentage may not meet the academic threshold.
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
- Apply to study a PhDFind your PhD at Southampton
- Contact the Faculty admissions teamContact the Faculty Postgraduate Research Admissions team or your proposed supervisor to find out about CSC scholarship opportunities.
- Apply to the CSC for the maintenance scholarshipIf you get an offer to study and are nominated by the faculty for a CSC award, apply to the CSC for the maintenance scholarship.Check the CSC website for full details of the application process.
- Find your PhD at Southampton
- Contact the Faculty Postgraduate Research Admissions team or your proposed supervisor to find out about CSC scholarship opportunities.
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Complete the required nomination step described by the official provider.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the value of China Scholarship Council Scholarships?
University of Southampton states: "Full tuition fees, a living allowance, travel costs and allowancesApplication deadline31/12/2026." Full tuition coverage.
Is China Scholarship Council Scholarships fully funded?
Yes. The verified funding record classifies it as fully funded.
Is this for Master's, PhD or postdoctoral applicants?
It is for Master's or PhD / Doctoral level applicants at University of Southampton in United Kingdom.
What is the closing date for China Scholarship Council Scholarships?
Applications close on 31 Dec 2026. That is 62 days from now.
When do applications open?
Applications open on 31 December 2026.
Where do I apply?
Directly with University of Southampton, through the official application page linked from this record.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from University of Southampton's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 29 Oct 2026 · Verified 1 h ago
Timeline context
- Closes in 62 days (Thursday 31 December 2026).
About University of Southampton
University of Southampton is based in United Kingdom and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.