About this opportunity
The Chinese Government Scholarship supports international students applying to participating Chinese universities through CSC and approved application channels.
The China Government Scholarship CSC is a partially funded scholarship offered by China Scholarship Council for applicants heading to China.
Who should apply?
This may be a fit if the following points describe you. Always use the official criteria as the final check.
- Non-Chinese citizens who meet the selected programme level requirements
- Academic, age, language, and health requirements vary by category
- Applicants should follow the correct dispatching authority or university route
What the opportunity may offer
- Tuition support may be included
- Accommodation, stipend, and medical insurance may be included for full scholarships
- Partial scholarship coverage depends on official award category
Required documents
- CSC application form
- Passport and academic documents
- Study plan or research proposal
- Recommendation letters, language proof, and physical examination form where required
Application process
- Confirm the correct CSC programme category and agency number
- Apply through the official CSC study portal or university route
- Submit documents to the stated authority
- Track results through official CSC or university channels
Before you apply
- □Check the deadline in your own time zone
- □Confirm that you meet every eligibility condition set by China Scholarship Council
- □Prepare your 4 required documents in the format asked for
- □Ask referees early and share the official instructions
- □Review the official source once more before submitting
Deadline notes
CSC application dates depend on dispatching authorities, Chinese universities, and programme category. Confirm the current route on official CSC or university pages.
Frequently asked questions
Is CSC always fully funded?
Where do applicants apply?
What is an agency number?
Programme details can change. Check the original listing before you prepare or submit an application.
Last reviewed: 2026-06-30UShireZone is not affiliated with China Scholarship Council. We never charge applicants to apply. Always verify details and submit through the official website.