Chinese National Government Scholarships (CSC Type A & Type B)
Official Ministry of Education (MOE) and China Scholarship Council (CSC) national fellowships for international scholars.
National Government (CSC / MOE) National (All China)
Early December to Early April Chinese Government Scholarship - Bilateral Program (CSC Type A)
中国政府奖学金 - 国别双边项目 (CSC Type A)
Undergraduate: 2,500 RMB/mo
Prestigious full-ride government fellowship covering complete tuition, university accommodation, and monthly living allowance.
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National Government (CSC / MOE) National (All China)
December 15 to March 31 Chinese Government Scholarship - High-Level Postgraduate Program (CSC Type B)
中国政府奖学金 - 高水平研究生高校自主招生项目 (CSC Type B)
Master's: 3,000 RMB/mo
Prestigious full-ride government fellowship covering complete tuition, university accommodation, and monthly living allowance.
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National Government (CSC / MOE) National (All China)
January 1 to April 15 CSC Silk Road Program for Belt and Road Countries (Type B)
中国政府奖学金 - “一带一路”丝绸之路专项项目 (CSC Type B)
Undergrad: 2,500 RMB/mo
Prestigious full-ride government fellowship covering complete tuition, university accommodation, and monthly living allowance.
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National Government (CSC / MOE) National (All China)
November to May Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM) Degree Scholarship
中华人民共和国商务部援外学历学位项目 (MOFCOM)
Master: 3,000 RMB/mo
Prestigious full-ride government fellowship covering complete tuition, university accommodation, and monthly living allowance.
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National Government (CSC / MOE) National (All China)
March 1 to May 15 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (Confucius Institute Scholarship)
国际中文教师奖学金 (原孔子学院奖学金)
Bachelor & Language: 2,500 RMB/mo
Prestigious full-ride government fellowship covering complete tuition, university accommodation, and monthly living allowance.
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National Government (CSC / MOE) National (All China)
Year-round rolling applications (Quarterly cycles)China Link Scholarship Program (Short-term Research Exchange)
“中欧/中国之友”中外学者交流基金专项奖学金 (China Link)
General Scholars: 3,000 RMB/mo
Prestigious full-ride government fellowship covering complete tuition, university accommodation, and monthly living allowance.
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National Government (CSC / MOE) National (All China)
January to April China-ASEAN Elite Leaders Scholarship
中国-东盟菁英奖学金
Master: 3,000 RMB/mo
Prestigious full-ride government fellowship covering complete tuition, university accommodation, and monthly living allowance.
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Chinese National Government Scholarships (CSC Type A & Type B): Stipend & Eligibility Breakdown
Verified funding tiers, annual/monthly grant amounts, academic GPA benchmarks, and application timelines from our official scholarship registry:
| Scholarship Program | Sponsor / Region | Stipend / Grant Value | Academic & Language Req | Application Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Government Scholarship - Bilateral Program (CSC Type A) | National (All China) | Undergraduate: 2,500 RMB/mo | Master's: 3,000 RMB/mo | PhD: 3,500 RMB/mo | Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 (75%+ equivalent); Good conduct. | Chinese medium: HSK 4-5. English medium: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL 80+. | Early December to Early April annually |
| Chinese Government Scholarship - High-Level Postgraduate Program (CSC Type B) | National (All China) | Master's: 3,000 RMB/mo | Doctoral / PhD: 3,500 RMB/mo | Strong academic record and research potential (GPA 3.2+). | English medium: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL 85+. Chinese medium: HSK 5. | December 15 to March 31 annually |
| CSC Silk Road Program for Belt and Road Countries (Type B) | National (All China) | Undergrad: 2,500 RMB/mo | Master: 3,000 RMB/mo | PhD: 3,500 RMB/mo | Citizen of a Belt and Road partner country; High aptitude in Engineering, AI, Energy, Transport, or Business. | English or Chinese medium depending on major (HSK 4 or IELTS 6.0+). | January 1 to April 15 annually |
| Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM) Degree Scholarship | National (All China) | Master: 3,000 RMB/mo | PhD: 3,500 RMB/mo + 3,000 RMB one-off relocation grant | Bachelor's degree with solid academic standing; Employer recommendation. | 100% English-Taught Programs (IELTS 6.5+ or government English certification). | November to May annually |
| International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (Confucius Institute Scholarship) | National (All China) | Bachelor & Language: 2,500 RMB/mo | Master (MTCSOL): 3,000 RMB/mo | PhD: 3,500 RMB/mo | Passion for Chinese language education and cross-cultural communication. | HSK 3-6 & HSKK (Oral Test) score reports mandatory. | March 1 to May 15 annually |
| China Link Scholarship Program (Short-term Research Exchange) | National (All China) | General Scholars: 3,000 RMB/mo | Senior / Doctoral Scholars: 3,500 RMB/mo | Enrolled in good standing at a recognized foreign university with institutional partnership. | English or Chinese proficiency adequate for collaborative research. | Year-round rolling applications (Quarterly cycles) |
| China-ASEAN Elite Leaders Scholarship | National (All China) | Master: 3,000 RMB/mo | PhD: 3,500 RMB/mo + One-time Relocation & Round-trip Airfare | Priority to candidates in government, public administration, engineering, maritime law, or diplomacy. | English proficiency (IELTS 6.5+) or HSK 5. | January to April annually |
Frequently Asked Questions: Chinese National Government Scholarships (CSC Type A & Type B)
Which programs are included under Chinese National Government Scholarships (CSC Type A & Type B)?
This category includes 7 verified scholarship schemes in our database, highlighted by: Chinese Government Scholarship - Bilateral Program (CSC Type A) (Undergraduate: 2,500 RMB/mo | Master's: 3,000 RMB/mo | PhD: 3,500 RMB/mo); Chinese Government Scholarship - High-Level Postgraduate Program (CSC Type B) (Master's: 3,000 RMB/mo | Doctoral / PhD: 3,500 RMB/mo); CSC Silk Road Program for Belt and Road Countries (Type B) (Undergrad: 2,500 RMB/mo | Master: 3,000 RMB/mo | PhD: 3,500 RMB/mo); Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM) Degree Scholarship (Master: 3,000 RMB/mo | PhD: 3,500 RMB/mo + 3,000 RMB one-off relocation grant).
What are the typical academic, language, and CSCA requirements?
Representative eligibility criteria include: Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 (75%+ equivalent); Good conduct. and language proficiency of Chinese medium: HSK 4-5. English medium: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL 80+.. Undergraduate applicants for 2026/2027 should also prepare official CSCA subject test scores required by their target university.
When is the application deadline for these Chinese scholarships?
Most programs in this category accept applications from Early December to Early April annually, though exact institutional deadlines vary by host university.