CSC-Leiden University Scholarship at Leiden University 2025 (Full Tuition)

Level of Study

PhD

Host Institution

Leiden University

Scholarship Type

Full Tuition

Eligible Nationalities

Eligible Subjects

Number of Recipients

Not Specified

Additional Materials Required?

Yes

CSC-Leiden University Scholarship Coverage

This full tuition scholarship for international students covers the following:

Living allowance per month
Round-trip air tickets
Application and bench fees
Residence permit fee
€500 one-time award for health insurance
Training activities
Social clubs membership
National conferences participation
Printing costs of dissertation (maximum of €500)

CSC-Leiden University Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Citizens of China at the time of application
Between 18 and 35 years old
Holders of Master's degree or in the process of obtaining a Master's degree
Proficient in the English language
Accepted for a PhD program at the university
Able to satisfy the CSC selection criteria

Make sure to check out the Leiden University admissions pages and the CSC-Leiden University Scholarship pages for more information!

CSC-Leiden University Scholarship Application Procedure

If you meet the eligibility criteria for Leiden University and CSC-Leiden University Scholarship, you can move forward with the application process!

Remember to apply for admission to Leiden University first before applying for CSC-Leiden University Scholarship. You can visit the official website found in Leiden University Admissions Section to see the admissions application process.

CSC-Leiden University Scholarship Application Process

A separate scholarship application – in addition to the university admission – is needed for CSC-Leiden University Scholarship. You’ll have to collect these requirements:

Online application form
Acceptance letter

Once you have those ready, follow these steps to submit your scholarship application and requirements:

Ask your respective PhD supervisor to write an acceptance letter based on the format provided by the university.
Your respective PhD supervisor must send the acceptance letter to the appropriate department stated on the scholarship page.
After being nominated by your PhD supervisor, you can apply for the scholarship via the online application portal.
Provide all the necessary details and submit your online application on or before the deadline.

For more information, please see the CSC-Leiden University Scholarship Scholarship Application Procedure Page .