2026/2027 China Study Scholarship Application Timetable
Crucial application windows, agency code filing deadlines, and university interview schedules compiled for international scholarship applicants.
Key Intake Milestones by Phase
Target Institution Shortlisting & Faculty Outreach
Shortlist target academic majors, contact prospective supervisors to secure provisional acceptance letters, and take the standardized CSCA exam to validate academic competencies.
CSC Type B Portal Launch & Early Provincial Scholarship Applications
University admission systems open sequentially; upload CSC Type B application dossiers through each university's international student portal as required.
CSC Type A Bilateral Window & Embassy Application Channels
Submit complete application dossiers to the Ministry of Education/dispatching agencies in the applicant's home country or the economic/cultural sections of the Chinese Embassy.
University Comprehensive Interviews & Institutional Nominations
Universities conduct online academic defenses and panel interviews, submitting shortlists of preliminarily recommended candidates to the China Scholarship Council (CSC).
CSC Final Approval Release & JW201 Visa Form Issuance
Final admission rosters are officially released; universities issue JW201/JW202/DQ visa application forms alongside official admission notices.
Major Chinese Scholarship Intake Dates
| Scholarship Scheme | Type | Application Window | Final Results | Filing Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSC University High-Level Postgraduate Program (Type B) | Full Scholarship (CSC) | Nov 01, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 | May - Jun 2027 | Direct university submission (Master's & PhD) |
| CSC Bilateral Program (Type A) | Full Scholarship (CSC) | Jan 01, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027 | Jun 2027 | All degree levels via home country dispatching embassy |
| Belt and Road / Silk Road Special Grant | Full Scholarship | Dec 01, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 | Jun 2027 | Partner country nationals (STEM & Economics) |
| Shanghai Government Scholarship (Class A & B) | Full & Partial | Dec 15, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 | Jun 2027 | Elite applicants applying to Shanghai universities |
| Jasmine Jiangsu Government Scholarship | Full & Partial Grant | Jan 15, 2027 – May 31, 2027 | Jul 2027 | Applicants targeting universities across Jiangsu province |
| Zhejiang Provincial Government International Award | Partial Tuition Waiver | Feb 01, 2027 – May 15, 2027 | Jul 2027 | Enrolled & newly admitted students in Zhejiang |
| Guangdong Provincial Outstanding Foreign Student Award | Partial Grant | Feb 15, 2027 – May 30, 2027 | Jul 2027 | Undergraduate & Master's in Greater Bay Area |
| China Medical University Dean's Medical Award | Partial Waiver | Jan 01, 2027 – Jun 15, 2027 | Aug 2027 | English-medium MBBS top-ranking matriculants |
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