The Chinese Government Scholarship 2026 China Link Scholarship Program is officially live, and it’s one of the most flexible, fully funded short-term study and research opportunities China is offering to international students and academics this year. Backed by the Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) and administered through the China Scholarship Council, this program is designed for those who want real academic exposure in China without committing to a full multi-year degree.
Whether you are a currently enrolled undergraduate, master’s student, PhD candidate, or a university faculty member, this scholarship opens a fast-track gateway to funded academic collaboration in China — with zero tuition fees, free accommodation, full medical insurance, and a monthly living stipend.
Unlike long-term degree scholarships, the China Link Scholarship Program is built for short-term, high-impact academic mobility, making it especially attractive for researchers, visiting scholars, and students aiming to strengthen their academic profiles with international research experience in 2026.
What the China Link Scholarship 2026 Is Offering to Selected Scholars?
Winning the Chinese Government Scholarship China Link Program 2026 means your entire stay in China is financially covered, allowing you to focus purely on research, coursework, and academic collaboration.
Successful applicants receive a full scholarship package that includes a complete tuition fee waiver, free on-campus dormitory accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance during their stay, and a guaranteed monthly stipend. General Scholars receive CNY 3,000 per month, while Senior Scholars receive CNY 3,500 per month, making it one of the most generous short-term research scholarships available in Asia.
The program allows scholars to stay in China for 1 to 12 months, with studies or research conducted in either English or Chinese, depending on the selected program. All academic disciplines are eligible except Chinese language studies, giving applicants from science, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields equal access to funding.
Eligibility Criteria
To ensure the China link scholarship program at Donghua university remains focused on active academic collaboration, the eligibility requirements are straightforward and clearly defined.
- Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and in good physical and mental health
- Applicants must be currently enrolled as full-time students or employed as full-time academic staff at a university listed among CSC’s foreign partner institutions
- General Scholar applicants must be under 45 years of age
- Senior Scholar applicants must be under 50 years of age
- The applicant must remain affiliated with their home institution throughout the stay in China
Apply: https://english.dhu.edu.cn/_t276/2024/0412/c5221a342373/page.psp
Required Documents You Should Prepare in Advance
Applicants should be ready with scanned original documents in English or Chinese, including a valid passport, enrollment or employment certificate, academic transcripts (for students), a detailed research proposal of at least 800 words, a structured study plan of at least 500 words, an academic CV, health examination documents or personal health statement (depending on stay length), and a non-criminal record certificate or declaration.
Apply: https://english.dhu.edu.cn/_t276/2024/0412/c5221a342373/page.psp
All non-English or non-Chinese documents must be officially translated and notarized before submission.
Application Deadline
The China Link Scholarship Program operates on a rolling intake model, meaning there is no single fixed global deadline. However, applicants must complete their university and CSC submissions at least three months before their intended start date, and all approved study or research activities must begin no later than August 31, 2027.
Early application is strongly recommended, as university approvals and CSC evaluations are conducted on a competitive basis and depend on supervisor availability and funding quotas.