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ScholarshipsChinese Government Scholarship CSC
Fully FundedGovernmentDeadline Passed RenewableBachelor · Master · PhD
Chinese Government Scholarship CSC
China China Scholarship Council (CSC), Chinese Government All fields at designated Chinese universities
ChinaGovernmentAll FieldsBachelor'sMaster'sPhDFully Funded
Amount
CNY 3,000-3,500/month + full tuition
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
Expired
Country
China
Awards
Over 30,000 per year across all Chinese Government Scholarship programs
Provider
China Scholarship Council (CSC), Chinese Government
Type
Government
Field of Study
All fields at designated Chinese universities
Awards Available
Over 30,000 per year across all Chinese Government Scholarship programs
Duration
Bachelor's: 4-5 years, Master's: 2-3 years, PhD: 3-4 years
Renewable
Yes, renewable
Open To
Citizens of all countries (non-Chinese nationals)
GPA Requirement
Good academic standing, typically 75%+ or GPA 3.0/4.0
Language
HSK 4+ for Chinese-taught, IELTS 6.0+/TOEFL 80+ for English-taught. 1-2 year Chinese language program available.
Age Limit
Under 25 for Bachelor's, under 35 for Master's, under 40 for PhD
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Approximately 20-30% (relatively high acceptance rate for government scholarships)
Results Announced
July for September start
The Chinese Government Scholarship, administered by the China Scholarship Council (CSC), is one of the world's largest scholarship programs, funding thousands of international students annually to study at over 280 Chinese universities. China's rise as a global superpower makes this an invaluable opportunity to study in the world's second-largest economy.
- Tuition Waiver: Tuition is fully covered by the host university.
- Accommodation: Free university dormitory (usually shared room) or a monthly/semester accommodation subsidy.
- Monthly Stipend:
- Undergraduate Students: 2,500 CNY/month.
- Master's Students: 3,000 CNY/month.
- PhD Students: 3,500 CNY/month.
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Language Training: Some programs include 1-2 years of Chinese language training if the study program is in Chinese.
- Academic performance and research potential
- Language proficiency (Chinese or English)
- Health requirements met
- Age requirements met
- Quality of study or research plan
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