Chinese Government CSC Scholarship 2026 - Fully Funded China
Chinese Government CSC Scholarship 2026 is the largest fully funded scholarship in China offering full tuition waiver, monthly stipend CNY 3,000 for Master and CNY 3,500 for PhD, free university dormitory and comprehensive medical insurance at 280 top Chinese universities.
Scholarship Benefits - CSC Type A & B
- Organization: China Scholarship Council (CSC) - Ministry of Education China
- Stipend: Full tuition + CNY 3,000/month (Master) / CNY 3,500/month (PhD) + free dorm + medical
- Expiry Date: 28 February 2026 (some universities March-April 2026)
- Company Type: Chinese Government
- Direct Link: https://www.campuschina.org/
- Physical Address: Level 13, Building A3, No.9 Chegongzhuang Ave, Beijing 100044, China
- Contact: csccsc@campuschina.org | +86 10 6609 3860
- Salary Type: Monthly stipend + accommodation
Eligibility - Who Can Apply?
Open to all nationalities non-Chinese. Need Bachelor for Master (age <35), Master for PhD (age <40). GPA 3.0+. IELTS not mandatory - you can apply with English proficiency certificate if previous degree in English, or study Chinese 1 year preparatory included.
Programs - 280 Universities
Over 50,000 programs English & Chinese: Tsinghua University (#14 world), Peking University, Fudan, Zhejiang, Shanghai Jiao Tong. Fields: AI, Engineering, Medicine (MBBS), Business, Agriculture.
How to Apply - 2 Portals
- Apply at campuschina.org - CSC portal - select Type B and choose 3 universities
- Also apply to university portal separately (each uni has own portal)
- Upload: degree, transcript, study plan 800 words, 2 recommendation letters, passport, physical exam form, non-criminal record
- No application fee for CSC but some universities charge $50-100
- Result May-July 2026
Why Study in China?
China is #2 world in research, low cost living CNY 1,500/month, safe cities, free Chinese language learning, high job market. China degree strong for future. China also gives internship in big companies like Alibaba, Huawei, Tencent.
Scholarship Duration
Master 3 years, PhD 4 years, plus 1 year Chinese language if needed. Total 4-5 years fully funded.
FAQs
Is CSC really fully funded?
Yes 100% tuition free, free dorm shared room, monthly living allowance enough for food, and medical insurance. Only flights not covered but some universities give travel grant.
Can I apply without IELTS?
Yes, if your last degree was taught in English get certificate from university stating medium of instruction is English.
What is last date?
28 Feb 2026 for most Type B, Type A via embassy is Jan 15 2026.
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