Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) 2026 for International Students
- Deadline
- April 30, 2026
- Country
- China
- Institution
- Over 280 Chinese Universities (Tsinghua, Peking, Fudan, Zhejiang)
- Value
- Full tuition, free accommodation, monthly allowance (CNY 2,500-3,500), medical insurance, inter-city travel subsidy
- Level
- undergraduate, masters, phd
- Eligibility
- International Students
- Field
- Any/All fields of study
About
The Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) is a fully funded programme administered by the China Scholarship Council for international students to study at over 280 Chinese universities. It supports undergraduate, masters, doctoral, and general scholar programmes.
Eligibility
Must be a non-Chinese citizen in good health. Age limits: under 25 (undergraduate), under 35 (masters), under 40 (doctoral). Must not hold another Chinese government scholarship.
Additional Information
Three application routes: Chinese Embassy, home university, or directly to a Chinese university. Start preparing in December, submit by January-February. University-specific deadlines vary.