Are you an ambitious student or researcher looking for a fully funded academic exchange opportunity in China? The China Scholarship Council (CSC) is offering the prestigious China Link Short-term Scientific Exchange Scholarship Program (China Link Scholarship) for 2025, and applications are now open!
Host University: Jiangsu University (JSU), one of China’s top universities, ranked 36th among mainland Chinese universities in the Times Higher Education World University Ranking (2025)!
Why Apply for the China Link Scholarship?
- Full Scholarship – Covers tuition, free on-campus accommodation, medical insurance, and a monthly stipend (CNY 3,000 for general scholars; CNY 3,500 for senior scholars).
- Study in China’s Most Innovative Region – Located in the Yangtze River Delta, Jiangsu University offers a world-class research environment and access to cutting-edge academic resources.
- Open to All Disciplines – Study any field except Chinese language studies in English or Chinese.
- Flexible Duration – 1 to 12 months of funded research or study, with the opportunity to start before August 31, 2026.
Who Can Apply?
- International Students & Scholars (non-Chinese citizens).
- Undergraduate & Postgraduate Students, PhD candidates, or university faculty.
- Age Limit: General scholars age must be under 45 years old and senior scholars candidates must be under 50 years old.
How to Apply?
You need to create a free account on China scholarship council portal (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/?S8cMF5lUCwGD=1740813314865#/login) and then select JSU agency code 10299 and scholarship type B to submit your China link scholarship application for Jiangsu university as per this call letter https://oec.ujs.edu.cn/info/1514/18371.htm.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2026.