China
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
China Scholarship Council
Fully funded Master's and PhD at Chinese universities, applied through the Chinese Embassy or directly to universities.
- Funding
- Fully funded
- When
- Usually opens in DecemberStatus: Expected
- For
- Master's, PhD
- Other scholarships
- Can't be combined
Last verified 23 September 2026
What's missing?
What it covers
- Tuition
- Stipend
- Hostel
- Health insurance
Tuition, university dormitory, monthly stipend (about CNY 3,000 for Master's, 3,500 for PhD) and health insurance. Airfare is not covered.
Who it's for
Applicants with a 16-year degree, under 35 for Master's and under 40 for PhD. Many programs are taught in English.
Required documents
- Passport
- HEC-attested degree
- Recommendation letters
How to apply
- 1
Get a pre-admission or acceptance letter from a Chinese university (contact a professor first for PhD).
- 2
Apply on the CSC portal (campuschina.org) between December and March.
- 3
Submit the printed form with attested degrees, passport, study plan, 2 recommendation letters and a medical form to the Chinese Embassy or the university.