CSC-Leiden University Scholarship at Leiden University 2026 (Fully Funded)

Level of Study
PhD
Host Institution
Leiden University
Scholarship Type
Full Funding
Eligible Nationalities
Eligible Subjects
Number of Recipients
Not Specified
Additional Materials Required?
Yes

CSC-Leiden University Scholarship Coverage

This fully funded 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:

  1. Ask your respective PhD supervisor to write an acceptance letter based on the format provided by the university.
  2. Your respective PhD supervisor must send the acceptance letter to the appropriate department stated on the scholarship page.
  3. After being nominated by your PhD supervisor, you can apply for the scholarship via the online application portal.
  4. 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 .

CSC-Leiden University Scholarship Deadlines

The great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for CSC-Leiden University Scholarship! While there is no fixed deadline to apply, you do need to apply for Ph.D. admissions at Leiden University . Ph.D. admissions timelines can differ by department or project—please check your department’s page for specifics.

CSC-Leiden University Scholarship Page

Want to learn more about Leiden University, CSC-Leiden University Scholarship, scholarship requirements, deadlines, application process, and other related information? Check the CSC-Leiden University Scholarship page!

Official Scholarship Page

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Hi! I am Hyun, and I am the founder at Global Scholarships. I've received a full-tuition scholarship at Birmingham-Southern College and a $1,000 Burger King Scholarship for my undergraduate degree and was offered a fully funded scholarship consisting of tuition, living stipend, and health insurance for computer science Ph.D. program at North Carolina State University. You can read more about my scholarship journey here. If you are interested, you can follow me on Linkedin where I regularly write about scholarships.
Updated September 6, 2025

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