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) · Special & Bilateral Programs
Living Allowance
General Scholars: 3,000 RMB/mo
Target Degrees
Bachelor, Master & PhD
Age Threshold
Master <35 / PhD <40
Application Window
Dec 1 - Apr 15 (Annual)
Funding Breakdown & Financial Value
The 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)) provides comprehensive government-backed academic funding to international scholars studying in China:
- Tuition Waiver: 100% Full Tuition Waiver during exchange period across the full normative duration of study.
- Accommodation Allowance: Free University On-Campus Guest Housing.
- Monthly Living Stipend: General Scholars: 3,000 RMB/mo | Senior / Doctoral Scholars: 3,500 RMB/mo deposited directly into local bank cards.
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance: 800 RMB/year covered for outpatient and inpatient care.
Eligibility & Application Dossier
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good physical and mental health, fulfilling the following academic parameters:
- Academic Requirement: Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 (or 75%+ equivalent) in prior academic degrees.
- Language Proficiency: Chinese medium requires HSK 4-5; English medium requires IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL 80+ or official English medium certificate.
- Required Application Documents:
- Online Application Form (from designated portal).
- Notarized highest diploma and academic transcripts.
- Study Plan or Research Proposal (min. 800 words for graduate programs).
- Two Recommendation Letters from Professors or Associate Professors.
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form (completed within 6 months).
- Non-Criminal Record Certificate (Police Clearance).
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Step-by-Step Application SOP & Timeline
Follow the 3-step structured timeline to maximize admission and scholarship selection success:
Step 1: Obtain Host University Pre-Admission Letter & Agency Code
Contact potential faculty supervisors and apply on the host university's international student admissions desk.
Step 2: Complete Online Government Scholarship Application
Fill out personal dossier, upload notarized transcripts and study proposal, and input the exact Agency Number.
Step 3: Final Institutional Dispatch & Visa Processing (JW201)
Upon CSC evaluation and university nomination, original JW201 visa documents and admission notices are dispatched.
Eligible Host Universities Matrix (15 Institutions)
Explore and search accredited Chinese universities eligible to accept scholars under this funding scheme:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for more than one university under this scholarship?
Under CSC Type B, applicants typically apply through one designated host university system at a time using that university's specific agency code. You may submit separate applications to different universities if applying under different funding streams (e.g. Provincial or Presidential awards).
How and when is the monthly living allowance paid?
Monthly living stipends are disbursed directly into local Chinese bank accounts opened upon campus arrival, distributed on the 15th-20th of each calendar month.