Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) – Full Scholarship
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) – Full Scholarship: 100% of tuition, $400+/month stipend, 289 universities. Check your eligibility with Foorsa.
What it covers
- Full tuition waiver
- Monthly stipend ($400–$500/month)
- Free accommodation
- Health insurance
- One-time settlement allowance
| Awarded by | China Scholarship Council (CSC) |
| Tuition covered | 100% |
| Monthly stipend | Bachelor's $400 · Master's $450 · PhD $500 |
| Degree levels | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Language year |
| Application window | January – April (varies by embassy) |
| Universities offering it | 289 |
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities. Age limits: Bachelor (under 25), Master (under 35), PhD (under 40). Good health, valid passport.
How it compares
This is one of 9 fully funded awards among the 12 Foorsa tracks. The monthly stipend starts at $400, the 3rd highest of the twelve. It is accepted at 289 universities, the 1st widest reach on the list. Open at Bachelor's, Master's, PhD and Language year. Programmes are available in English, as they are for 10 of the 12. Competition is real: this is one of three where a strong file matters most.
Where you can use it
Universities taking this scholarship sit in 10 of the cities Foorsa covers:
Beijing · Shanghai · Hangzhou · Nanjing · Wuhan · Guangzhou · Chengdu · Changsha · Hefei · Xi'an
Frequently asked questions
What does the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) – Full Scholarship cover?
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) – Full Scholarship: 100% of tuition, $400+/month stipend, 289 universities. Check your eligibility with Foorsa. Full tuition waiver; Monthly stipend ($400–$500/month); Free accommodation; Health insurance; One-time settlement allowance.
Who is eligible for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) – Full Scholarship?
Open to all nationalities. Age limits: Bachelor (under 25), Master (under 35), PhD (under 40). Good health, valid passport.
When do applications for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) – Full Scholarship open?
January – April (varies by embassy)
How many universities offer the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) – Full Scholarship?
289 Chinese universities take part, including in Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou.
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