China Scholarship Council (CSC), Ministry of Education of China · 🇨🇳 China · Asia
FundingFully Funded
LevelBachelors/Masters/PhD
DeadlineApril
Application feeFree
About this scholarship
Full scholarship covering tuition, campus accommodation, monthly living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance. Bachelors 4-5 yrs; Masters 2-3 yrs; PhD 3-4 yrs (plus 1-2 yr Chinese language if required)
ProviderChina Scholarship Council (CSC), Ministry of Education of China
CountryChina (Asia)
Host university / institution300+ designated Chinese universities nationwide
Degree levelsBachelors/Masters/PhD
Fields of studyAll fields
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineVaries by agency/embassy/university, typically January–April; confirm with your channel
IntakeSeptember
Applications openJanuary
CompetitionVery High
Programme durationBachelors 4-5 yrs; Masters 2-3 yrs; PhD 3-4 yrs (plus 1-2 yr Chinese language if required)
BachelorsMastersPhDAll fields
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) eligibility criteria
Non-Chinese citizen in good health
Bachelors: high school graduate, generally under 25
Masters: hold a bachelor's degree, generally under 35
PhD: hold a master's degree, generally under 40
Not concurrently enrolled at a Chinese university
Meet the admission requirements of the host university and program
Comprehensive medical insurance for international students in China
Exemption from application/registration fees
Chinese language study support where required
Required documents
Chinese Government Scholarship application form (completed in online system)
Notarized highest diploma/certificate of expected graduation
Academic transcripts
Study plan or research proposal in Chinese or English
Two recommendation letters (for Masters/PhD)
Foreigner Physical Examination Form
Copy of passport photo page
Language proficiency certificate (HSK or English) if applicable
How to apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
Varies by agency/embassy/university, typically January–April; confirm with your channel Submit a complete application before the April deadline.
Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverageFull scholarship covering tuition, campus accommodation, monthly living allowance and com…
LevelsBachelors/Masters/PhD
Frequently asked questions
Non-Chinese citizen in good health Bachelors: high school graduate, generally under 25 Masters: hold a bachelor's degree, generally under 35 PhD: hold a master's degree, generally under 40 Not concurrently enrolled at a Chinese university Meet the admission requirements of the host university and program
Full tuition waiver Free on-campus accommodation or housing allowance Monthly living allowance: Bachelors CNY 2,500, Masters CNY 3,000, PhD CNY 3,500 Comprehensive medical insurance for international students in China Exemption from application/registration fees Chinese language study support where required
Chinese Government Scholarship application form (completed in online system) Notarized highest diploma/certificate of expected graduation Academic transcripts Study plan or research proposal in Chinese or English Two recommendation letters (for Masters/PhD) Foreigner Physical Examination Form Copy of passport photo page Language proficiency certificate (HSK or English) if applicable
Varies by agency/embassy/university, typically January–April; confirm with your channel
No — applications for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) are free.