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Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) — Type A
China (China Scholarship Council) · China (China Scholarship Council)
Opens ~Dec/Jan
Government
Annual cycle
Undergraduate
Master's
PhD
Non-degree
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Type A = via embassy; Type B = apply directly to a Chinese university (see next row).
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Eligibility
- Non-Chinese citizen
- age limits (25 undergrad / 35 master's / 40 doctoral)
- apply via Chinese embassy or Ministry of Education in home country
- undergrad applicants must take the CSCA test from 2026/27
Coverage & benefits
Full tuition waiver, on-campus accommodation or housing allowance, monthly stipend (~CNY 3,000–3,500), comprehensive medical insurance
Preparation
Create a free account and upload your CV to prepare for this programme.
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