Scholarship guide
Chinese Government Scholarship Complete Guide
Published Aug 20, 2026
Type A vs Type B CSC routes, agency numbers, HSK vs English programmes, and what the Chinese Government Scholarship covers.
Who this is for
Non-Chinese citizens applying to CSC-participating Chinese universities under the Chinese Government Scholarship, usually via embassy or university route.
What to do
Choose embassy vs university recommendation for your country
Dispatching authorities and universities publish separate instructions. Do not mix document packs.
Use Campus China / CSC materials for the current year
Agency numbers, programme categories and deadlines are year-specific.
Secure a pre-admission or professor contact when your route needs it
University routes often expect evidence of acceptance potential before CSC nomination.
Submit only through the channels named by CSC and your dispatching authority
After an award, follow the university’s enrolment and visa instructions exactly.
Documents checklist
- CSC Application Form for Study in China
- Notarised transcripts and diplomas as required
- Study plan or research proposal
- Two references
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form if requested
- Language proof matching the teaching language
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