Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) 2027

The Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS), managed by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) under the Ministry of Education, funds international students at over 280 Chinese universities. Available at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels across all fields. One of the largest scholarship programs globally, with multiple sub-tracks including Bilateral Programme, Chinese University Programme, and Silk Road Programme.

• Non-Chinese citizen in good health
• Bachelor's applicants: 18-25 years, high school graduate
• Master's applicants: 18-35 years, Bachelor's degree
• PhD applicants: 18-40 years, Master's degree
• Provide HSK (Chinese language) score if programme is Chinese-taught
• Provide IELTS/TOEFL if programme is English-taught
• Not already studying in China on another Chinese government scholarship

• Full tuition fees at participating Chinese universities
• Free on-campus accommodation (or accommodation subsidy)
• Monthly stipend: CNY 2,500 (Bachelor's), CNY 3,000 (Master's), CNY 3,500 (PhD)
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Various supplementary allowances (research, thesis printing)
• No airfare for most tracks (excludes Bilateral Programme which includes one return ticket from some countries)

• Register on the CSC Online Application System (studyinchina.csc.edu.cn)
• Choose your category: Type A (via Chinese embassy/bilateral), Type B (via the university), or Type C
• Obtain the agency number and apply to your chosen Chinese university and/or embassy
• Submit transcripts, study plan, physical examination form, and references before the deadline