Chinese Government Scholarship - High-Level Postgraduate Program (CSC Type B)
Award Overview & Standing
The Chinese Government Scholarship University Program (CSC Type B / High-Level Postgraduate Track) is the premier direct-admission pathway into China's top 985 and 211 universities. Designed to recruit elite master's and doctoral researchers, it empowers host institutions to directly nominate and finance outstanding international talent.
Maximizing Your Selection Odds
Unlike Type A, Type B requires applying directly through the target university's international student portal and the CSC online system using that university's Agency Code. The single most decisive factor is securing an official Acceptance Endorsement from a supervising professor prior to faculty committee review.
Who Wins This Award?
Winning dossiers demonstrate rigorous academic foundations, prior publications or conference papers (for doctoral tracks), a tailored research proposal aligned with the host lab's state key projects, and strong standardized proficiencies.
Cost Coverage in Practice
Provides an identical full-ride package to Type A (3,000 - 3,500 RMB monthly stipend, complimentary room, full tuition exemption). Disbursements are consistent across the full official degree duration subject to annual academic performance audits.
Official Scholarship Coverage & Benefits
- Tuition Coverage: 100% Full Tuition Waiver
- Accommodation: Free University Graduate Dormitory
- Monthly Living Stipend: Master's: 3,000 RMB/mo | Doctoral / PhD: 3,500 RMB/mo
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive Medical Insurance (800 RMB/year)
Required Application Dossier Checklist
Prepare official notarized copies of the following application credentials:
- CSC Type B Online Application (University 5-digit Agency Number required)
- Host University Online Admission Application Dossier
- Detailed Research Proposal (1,000+ words with methodology)
- Two Recommendation Letters with professor signatures
- Supervisor Acceptance Letter (Highly Recommended)
- Physical Examination Form & Police Clearance
Step-by-Step Application Procedure (SOP)
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Eligible Host Universities Matrix (12 Institutions)
Explore accredited universities eligible to accept scholars under this funding scheme:
| University Name | Location | Tier | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fudan University 复旦大学 | Shanghai | 985 | Profile → |
| Huazhong University of Science and Technology 华中科技大学 | Wuhan, Hubei | 985 | Profile → |
| Jilin University 吉林大学 | Changchun, Jilin | 985 | Profile → |
| Shandong University 山东大学 | Jinan, Shandong | 985 | Profile → |
| Sichuan University 四川大学 | Chengdu, Sichuan | 985 | Profile → |
| Southeast University 东南大学 | Nanjing, Jiangsu | 985 | Profile → |
| Tongji University 同济大学 | Shanghai | 985 | Profile → |
| Wuhan University 武汉大学 | Wuhan, Hubei | 985 | Profile → |
| Xi'an Jiaotong University 西安交通大学 | Xi'an, Shaanxi | 985 | Profile → |
| Xiamen University 厦门大学 | Xiamen, Fujian | 985 | Profile → |
| Zhejiang University 浙江大学 | Hangzhou, Zhejiang | 985 | Profile → |
| Beihang University 北京航空航天大学 | Beijing | 985 | Profile → |
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