CSC Scholarship 2024 by China Scholarship Council at 260 Chinese Universities

One of the biggest international Scholarships of 2024 is now open for applications in over 260+ verified Chinese Universities which are participating with China Scholarship Council to award CSC Scholarships 2024 to international students directly, or via embassy channel.

I was fortunate enough to be awarded the Chinese Government Scholarship, commonly referred to as the CSC Scholarship, for my Master’s (MS) degree at Nanjing University in 2015. Impressively, I secured this scholarship once again in 2018 for my PhD at the same university. Drawing from this personal journey and the insights I gained along the way, I have crafted this guidance article. My aim is to share the best practices and valuable experiences that I accumulated, with the hope of aiding international students who aspire to pursue their studies in China at no cost. This article is a comprehensive resource, designed to empower prospective students to successfully navigate the process and avail themselves of this incredible opportunity.

Chinese government scholarship 2024 is announced on November 15, 2023, for all subject fields, degree levels, short courses, exchange programs, and even language programs and the last date to apply for this CSC scholarship is March 30, 2024, for the classes starting in September 2024.

Who can apply for China Government CSC Scholarship 2024?

China government CSC scholarship is available for all academic fields such as undergrad or postgrad degree programs, exchange programs, short courses, or language programs.

The CSC Scholarship offered by the Chinese Government for 2024 includes complimentary accommodation, tuition-free education, basic health insurance for students, funding for research expenses, and a monthly stipend of up to 3500 Yuan and the following chart will help you understand the benefits, duration, and age limit requirement of each of those programs offered under the umbrella of CSC scholarship at 260+ Chinese universities in 2024.

Common Application Routes for Chinese CSC Scholarship 2024?

The China Scholarship Council (CSC) has announced the application procedures for its 2024-2025 scholarship program, offering three distinct routes for prospective international students who wish to study for free in China as explained below:

1# Embassy Route (CSC Scholarship Type A): China Scholarship Council partnered with higher education governing bodies of most countries to accept CSC scholarship applications via their embassies in most countries. Students will see advertisements in local newspapers, or social media of their country about CSC scholarship 2024. If someone will apply for CSC scholarship via embassy route then Type A needs to be selected in CSC scholarship application form online.

2# University Route: CSC Scholarship Type B:

Type B of the CSC scholarship is the most easy and convenient one because international students can directly submit applications for CSC scholarships at participating Chinese Universities in 2024. This method directly allows international students to apply for admission on China Government Scholarship in over 260 Chinese universities Interested candidates should choose the Type B option on their CSC scholarship application form to utilize the CSC scholarship quota offered by these Chinese universities.

3# Alternate Channels: CSC Scholarship Type C:

The CSC also allocates specific quotas for international universities and international Chinese language institutions through exchange programs. Applicants using these channels should opt for the Type C route on their 2024 CSC scholarship application form.

Simple Steps to Apply for CSC Scholarships in 3 Chinese Universities

International students are given this choice to select 3 Chinese Universities out of 260 Universities to submit applications for CSC scholarship. All these three applications of China government scholarship must be submitted separatly as explained below:

1# Fill Out China Scholarship Council CSC Type B form first: 

• • Visit the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and complete the CSC Scholarship online application form.
  • Choose up to three Chinese universities that you prefer and add their agency numbers.
  • Select the ‘Type B’ scholarship route on the CSC application form.
  • Fill out the form, submit it, and download a copy for your records and head towards the admission application submission phase as explained below.

2# Apply for Admission to all 3 Chinese Universities separatly:

• • Visit international student office (ISO) websites of preferred Chinese universities
  • Navigate to their CSC scholarship page and check application deadline
  • Start the online admission application process on each university’s website.
  • Attach the downloaded copy of your CSC application form as explained in #1.
  • Include all required documents: academic records, 2 original letters of recommendation, study plan, motivation letter, physical examination report, research proposal, and foreigner physical exam form.
  • Wait for the final results announcement

Remember, while the CSC Scholarship application is done through the CSC’s portal, each Chinese university has its own application system for accepting admission applications. It’s important to carefully follow the requirements for both to ensure your applications are complete and correctly submitted.

What will happen if applicant get selected by multiple Universities for Chinese Scholarships?

International students can apply for CSC scholarships to any of 3 participating Chinese universities but upon selection by multiple universities, candidate has to opt for any one of those. Then that Chinese university after approval from education ministry of China will send documents of admission letter and study visa invitation.

List of documents required to submit an application for China Government CSC Scholarship 2024:

Here’s a table outlining the documents generally required for applying to the China Scholarship Council (CSC) for Bachelor’s (BS), Master’s (MS), and Doctoral (PhD) programs. Please note that specific requirements may vary slightly depending on the university and the program.

List of Subjects offered on CSC Scholarships 2024

Here’s a table categorizing the subjects and research areas offered under the Chinese Government CSC Scholarships:

This table provides a clear overview of the diverse range of subjects and specializations available under the CSC Scholarship program, spanning from humanities and social sciences to science, engineering, agriculture, fine arts, and medicine.

List of Universities Partnering With China Scholarship Council to Offer CSC Scholarships 2024-2025

Following are top 100 Chinese Universities that parterned with China Scholarship council to offer multiple CSC Scholarships to international students in 2024:

1. Peking University
2. Tsinghua University
3. Fudan University
4. Shanghai Jiao Tong University
5. Zhejiang University
6. University of Science and Technology of China
7. Nanjing University
8. Beijing Normal University
9. Wuhan University
10. Sun Yat-sen University
11. Harbin Institute of Technology
12. Xi’an Jiaotong University
13. Tongji University
14. Huazhong University of Science and Technology
15. Sichuan University
16. Renmin University of China
17. East China Normal University
18. Nankai University
19. Shandong University
20. Xiamen University
21. Beihang University (formerly Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics)
22. Southeast University
23. University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
24. Jilin University
25. Dalian University of Technology
26. Lanzhou University
27. Beijing Institute of Technology
28. Tianjin University
29. China Agricultural University
30. Southwest Jiaotong University
31. Beijing Foreign Studies University
32. South China University of Technology
33. Central South University
34. Chongqing University
35. Ocean University of China
36. Northwest A&F University
37. Beijing University of Chemical Technology
38. Northeastern University
39. China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
40. Beijing University of Technology
41. Zhengzhou University
42. Hunan University
43. Northwest University
44. Guangxi University
45. Fujian Normal University
46. Hefei University of Technology
47. Yunnan University
48. Capital Medical University
49. Shenzhen University
50. Qingdao University
51. East China University of Science and Technology
52. Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
53. Nanjing University of Science and Technology
54. Beijing Jiaotong University
55. Northeast Normal University
56. Harbin Engineering University
57. Southwest University
58. Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
59. Shanghai University
60. Nanjing Normal University
61. Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
62. University of International Business and Economics
63. Wuhan University of Technology
64. Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology
65. Kunming University of Science and Technology
66. Tongji University
67. Nanjing Medical University
68. Central China Normal University
69. Xidian University
70. Shanghai International Studies University
71. Jiangnan University
72. Soochow University
73. Wuhan University of Science and Technology
74. Beijing Sport University
75. China University of Political Science and Law
76. University of Science and Technology Beijing
77. Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture
78. Dalian Maritime University
79. Donghua University
80. Shanghai Maritime University
81. South China Normal University
82. China University of Mining and Technology
83. Tianjin Medical University
84. Nanjing Agricultural University
85. Beijing Language and Culture University
86. Northeast Forestry University
87. Anhui University
88. Ningbo University
89. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
90. Guangzhou University
91. Henan University
92. Jiangsu University
93. Shanxi University
94. Hangzhou Normal University
95. Northwest Normal University
96. Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
97. Xi’an International Studies University
98. China Pharmaceutical University
99. Zhejiang Normal University
100. Hebei University