Chinese Government Scholarships (CSC)
Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC)
Chinese government's flagship scholarship programme for international students.
Eligibility
Open globally. Strong academic records required. Age limits apply.
Nationalities: all
Degree levels: bachelor, master, phd
Minimum IELTS: 6.0
Minimum TOEFL: 80
HSK for Chinese-taught programmes. English-taught require IELTS/TOEFL.
Application fee: 0.00
Funding
tuitionliving allowancetravelinsuranceother
Full tuition, monthly stipend (¥2,500-¥3,500), accommodation, health insurance, one-way airfare
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Last verified: August 17, 2026
Source: CSC Official Website (view source)
Contact: scholarships@csc.edu.cn
Eligibility criteria, funding amounts and deadlines change over time — always confirm with the official source before applying.