The Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) is a fully funded scholarship offered by the Chinese government to international students, researchers, and scholars. It aims to promote academic exchange and cultural cooperation between China and other countries. The scholarship supports undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and research programs. It covers tuition fees, free accommodation or housing allowance, a monthly living stipend (ranging from CNY 2,500 to 3,500 depending on the level), and comprehensive medical insurance. Eligible applicants must meet academic, age, and language requirements set by the Chinese Ministry of Education or the host university.
Notes
Attention: Pre-admission from the universities is not mandatory, but it is useful as it increases your chances of receiving the scholarship.
You can apply to a maximum of tree universities ,if you choose type A
You can apply for one university ,if you choose type B
New CSCA Online Test:
- An online test that assesses academic, analytical, and language skills.
- Required for bachelor’s students to pass after applying as a condition to complete admission.
- The test link is sent via email and must be completed within the specified time.
Benefits
Scholarship Coverage (For All Degrees)
Tuition fees covered
Free dormitory or accommodation subsidy
Monthly stipend:
Undergraduate: 2,500 CNY
Master’s / General Scholar: 3,000 CNY
PhD / Senior Scholar: 3,500 CNY
Medical insurance:
800 CNY/year
400 CNY (if the program is less than 6 months)
Requirements
Note: This scholarship accepts Bachelor, Master, and PhD candidates. Each applicant should complete the fields and attach the documents required for their chosen degree.
Two recommendation letters (professor/associate professor)
Arts/design applicants: portfolio
Medical form
Non-criminal record
3. Doctoral (PhD) Program
Eligibility
Non-Chinese citizen
Master’s degree or equivalent
Under age 40
Required Documents
Application Form
Passport
Master’s diploma
Academic records
Language certificate (HSK or IELTS/TOEFL) if you choose the program by english
Pre-admission documents
Research proposal / study plan (≥ 1000 words)
Two recommendation letters
Arts/design applicants: portfolio
Medical form
Non-criminal record
4. Additional Notes (For All Applicants)
Required for all categories:
Passport valid for at least 12 months
Medical exam (valid for 6 months)
Non-criminal record (issued within 6 months)
Recommendation Letters: 3
There is no nationality restrictions , Everyone can apply for this scholarship
Language Requirements :
Proof of language proficiency according to the study program:
Chinese: Pass HSK test level 4 or 5.
English : Provide IELTS certificate (6.0+) or TOEFL (80+) or a proof that your last study program was an English from your university
Universities in China
Country-wide Scholarship
China
This scholarship applies to all universities in China.
