Chinese Government Scholarships 2026 for International Students (Fully Funded)
The Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) offers a unique opportunity for international students to study in China. Covering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs across 279 designated universities, this scholarship provides a full tuition waiver, accommodation, medical insurance, and a monthly stipend. With approximately 50,000 scholarships available annually, it makes studying in China financially accessible.
Tuition fees at Chinese universities are already low, typically ranging from RMB 15,000 to 30,000 per year. With the CSC scholarship, students can study in China at little to no cost, making it an attractive option compared to similar programs in the US, UK, or Australia.
Eligibility
Non-Chinese citizens with valid passports, good health, and age limits (under 25 for undergraduate, under 35 for Master’s, under 40 for PhD). Applicants must meet academic performance requirements and provide language certificates (HSK for Chinese-taught programs; IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught).
Deadline: Rolling (typically December to April)
Benefits
Covers full tuition, on-campus accommodation (or subsidy), comprehensive medical insurance, and monthly stipends (RMB 2,500 for undergraduates, RMB 3,000 for Master’s, RMB 3,500 for PhD).
