CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Chinese Government Scholarship, also known as CSC (stands for "China Scholarship Council") scholarship, which is provided by Chinese government.

• Bilateral Program

  
  

  This includes full or partial scholarships in accordance with the educational exchange agreements or consensus between the Chinese government and governments of other countries, institutions, universities or international organizations. It supports undergraduate students, graduate students, general scholars and senior scholars.
  Applicants shall apply to the dispatching authorities for overseas study of their home countries.

• Chinese University Program

  
  

  This is a full scholarship for designated Chinese universities and certain provincial education offices in specific provinces or autonomous regions to recruit outstanding international students for graduate studies in China. It only supports undergraduates, postgraduate students and doctoral students.
  Applicants shall apply to the designated Chinese universities undertaking this program.

• Great Wall Program

  
  

  This is a full scholarship for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to sponsor students and scholars in developing countries to study and research in China. It only supports general scholars and senior scholars.
  Applicants shall apply to the National Commissions for UNESCO in their home countries.

• EU Program

  
  

  This is a full scholarship to encourage students from EU member countries to study and research in China in order to promote mutual understanding between China and EU members. It supports undergraduate students, graduate students, general scholars and senior scholars.
  Applicants shall apply to the Office for Education and Culture, Mission of the P. R. China to the European Union.

• AUN Program

  
  

  This is a full scholarship for the ASEAN University Network (AUN) to sponsor students, teachers and scholars from ASEAN member nations to study in China and to enhance the academic exchange and mutual understanding between China and ASEAN members. It only supports graduates.
  Applicants shall apply to AUN Secretariat.

• PIF Program

  
  

  This is a full scholarship to sponsor students from Pacific island countries to study in China. It supports undergraduates, graduates, general scholars and senior scholars.
  Applicants shall apply to Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretariat.

• WMO Program

  
  

  This is scholarship for the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to sponsor international students to study and conduct research in meteorology, hydrology, and water resources supervision and management in China. It only supports undergraduates and graduates.
  Applicants shall apply to WMO.Applicants shall apply to WMO.

• Marine Program

  
  

  Available for students from a coastal/island country of South China Sea, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific and its surrounding island countries, or an African, American developing country.

• MOFCOM Program

  
  

  For students who want to apply for master and Ph.d. programs in the following fields: government, trade, foreign affairs, agriculture, technology, education, culture, and health.

• Chinese Trade Unions Silk Road Scholarship

  
  

  This scholarship supports promising trade union officials with related working experience from countries along the “Belt and Road” to study Chinese Language.

Supporting Categories

Chinese Government Scholarship programs sponsor international students, teachers and scholars to undertake degree studies (bachelor, master and PhD) and Chinese language study or academic research in institutions of higher education in China.

Duration

Chinese Government Scholarship covers both major study and Chinese language (preparatory) study. The table below illustrates the duration of each program.

COVERAGE and STANDARD