Chinese Government Scholarship Application
From:China Scholarship Council Date:12-08-2015 Attention:290984 Print
1. How can I get the latest information about Chinese Government Scholarship?
You can get the up-to-date scholarship information by visiting www.campuschina.org or www.csc.edu.cn/laihua. You can also consult the Chinese Embassy (Consulate General) in your home country or designated Chinese universities for your interested information.
2. What programs can I apply for? When and where can I apply?
The application opens between early January and early April. You should apply and send the required documents to the application receiving agencies before the deadline. The table below tells you when and where to send your applications.
Scholarship programs
When to apply
Where to send the application
Supporting category
Scholarship coverage
Bilateral Program
Early January to early April (please consult the application receiving agencies for specific deadline for each program)
dispatching authorities of applicant’s home country
undergraduate students
master’s students
doctoral students
general scholars
senior scholars
full scholarship
Chinese University’s Independent Enrollment Program
designated Chinese universities
master’s students
doctoral students
full scholarship
Great Wall Program
National Commissions for UNESCO in applicant’s home country
general scholars
senior scholars
full scholarship
EU Program
Office for Education and Culture, Mission of P. R. China to EU
undergraduate students
master’s students
doctoral students
general scholars
senior scholars
full scholarship
AUN Program
AUN Secretariat
master’s students
doctoral students
full scholarship
PIF Program
PIF Secretariat
undergraduate students
master’s students
doctoral students
general scholars
senior scholars
full scholarship
WMO Program
WMO Secretariat
undergraduate or graduate students of meteorology, hydrology, and water resources supervision & management.
partial scholarship
3. What are application steps of Chinese Government Scholarship?
The illustration below may help you understand the general application steps. There might be minor differences between programs. Please read the introductions to each program for detailed guidance.

4. Can I apply for Chinese Government Scholarship without Admission Letters?
Yes. The Pre-admission Letter from a Chinese university is not a necessary application material. Applications enclosed with the Pre-admission Letter will be sent directly to the host universities for placement confirmation. Applications without the Pre-admission Letter will be sent to universities to go through admission procedure. For applicants without the Pre-admission Letter, CSC cannot assure the host university will be one of the preferences of institution, since the capacity of the universities and the eligibility of the applicants will also be considered.
5. Does the Letter of Acceptance or email from the supervisor equal to the Pre-admission Letter?
No. Only the Pre-admission Letters (or Admission Letters) issued by the admissions office of designated Chinese universities are considered valid. Other files like acceptance letters from potential supervisors or emails from supervisors or professors shall not be regarded as the equivalent or substitute.
6. What is “Agency Number” and where can I get it?
Agency Number is the first required item that must be filled when applying online at CSC Online Application System for International Students. Each Agency Number stands for a specific application receiving agency and will be given to the recommended candidates only. A correct Agency Number will lead to the presence of the corresponding application receiving agency while a wrong one will lead to the application rejection. You will only get your Agency Number from your application receiving agency (e.g. Chinese embassy, AUN Secretariat, etc.) when you are recommended as a candidate.
7. How can I login the CSC Online Application System for International Students?
① Go to www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or www.campuschina.org, and click the icon “Application Online for International Students” to enter the system.
②First-time users should register before entering the online application page.
③Please use Internet Explorer (6.0 or 7.0). Menu selection functions may not work in other browsers.
8. What do I need to pay special attention to when applying online?
①Please select the program CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP.
②The item Apply for refers to the program you want to study rather than the degree you have already held.
③Majors should be one of the existing majors offered by Chinese universities and be based on your actual educational background. A nonexistent or improper major input will affect your application result.
④Preference of Institutions must be chosen from 279 Chinese universities designated by MOE. Any institution beyond the list will not be av