Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship covering tuition, accommodation, stipend, and insurance for international students to pursue bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees at Chinese universities.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Destination
China
Funding
Full tuition waiver; university accommodation or accommodation allowance; monthly stipend (approximately RMB 2,500 bachelor's / RMB 3,000 master's / RMB 3,500 PhD — varies by institution); comprehensive medical insurance. Note: undergraduate applicants must also take the CSCA from 2026/27 onwards.
Eligible applicants
Non-Chinese citizens; age limits vary by level (under 25 bachelor's, under 35 master's, under 40 PhD)
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Overview
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) is offered by China Scholarship Council for Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in China. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition waiver
Included
University accommodation or allowance
Included
Monthly living stipend
Included
Comprehensive medical insurance
Included
Full tuition waiver; university accommodation or accommodation allowance; monthly stipend (approximately RMB 2,500 bachelor's / RMB 3,000 master's / RMB 3,500 PhD — varies by institution); comprehensive medical insurance. Note: undergraduate applicants must also take the CSCA from 2026/27 onwards. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Must be a non-Chinese citizen with a valid foreign passport
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
- AgeRequired
- Under 25 for bachelor's; under 35 for master's; under 40 for doctoral programs
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Must hold required prior degree: bachelor's for master's applicants (under 35), master's for doctoral applicants (under 40), secondary school for bachelor's applicants (under 25). Excellent academic record required.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- English proficiency required for English-taught programs (e.g. TOEFL iBT ≥80 or IELTS ≥6.5); Chinese proficiency (HSK) required for Chinese-taught programs
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- China
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Non-Chinese citizens; age limits vary by level (under 25 bachelor's, under 35 master's, under 40 PhD). China Scholarship Council also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Non-Chinese citizens; age limits vary by level (under 25 bachelor's, under 35 master's, under 40 PhD)
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in China
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Non-Chinese citizens; age limits vary by level (under 25 bachelor's, under 35 master's, under 40 PhD). China Scholarship Council also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Online application form (CSC system)
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Language proficiency certificate (English or Chinese)
- Study plan / research proposal
- Physical examination record
- Letters of recommendation (2)
How to apply
- 1
Check campuschina.org or your home country's Chinese embassy for announcement of the next cycle
- 2
For Type A: apply through the Chinese embassy or consulate in your home country
- 3
For Type B: apply through a CSC-designated university in China
- 4
Complete online application at studyinchina.csc.edu.cn and submit required documents
- 5
Undergraduate applicants must also register for and take the CSCA at www.csca.cn
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; 2026/27 intake closed (January–April 2026). Next cycle (2027/28) expected to open around December 2026. Check campuschina.org and your home country's Chinese embassy for exact dates.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
China Scholarship Council
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.