Scholarships to study in China

Types of full scholarships

• • Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) - The most prestigious
• • Local government scholarships (Shanghai, Beijing, etc.)
• • University excellence scholarships

Covered benefits

• ✓ Full tuition fees - Completely covered
• ✓ Free housing - University dormitory room
• ✓ Monthly stipend:
  · Bachelor: ~2,500 RMB/month
  · Master: ~3,000 RMB/month
  · PhD: ~3,500 RMB/month
• ✓ Comprehensive medical insurance - Mandatory and provided

Eligibility criteria

• › Academic excellence - Strong academic record
• › Research potential - Coherent project (Master/PhD)
• › Age limit:
  · Bachelor: < 25 years old
  · Master: < 35 years old
  · PhD: < 40 years old
• › Language level - HSK (Chinese) or IELTS/TOEFL (English)
• › Recommendation letters - 2 letters required

Types of partial scholarships

• • Partial CSC Scholarship - Covers certain elements
• • University scholarships (Jasmine, Great Wall, etc.)
• • Local government scholarships

Possible benefits

• ✓ Tuition fees only (most common)
• ✓ Tuition fees + housing
• ✓ Partial reduction (e.g., 50% off tuition)

Eligibility criteria

• › Similar criteria but less demanding than the full scholarship
• › Focus on specific fields (sports, arts, culture)
• › Automatic awarding for good admission applications

Advantages

• ✓ Freedom of choice - All universities and programs
• ✓ Simplified process - Faster admission
• ✓ Less pressure - No strict maintenance conditions

Costs to plan for