The Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) is inviting applications for the China Link Scholarship Program 2026, designed for outstanding international students and academic staff interested in studying or conducting research in China.
The China Link Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded opportunity that covers tuition fees, accommodation, medical insurance, and provides a generous annual stipend for selected candidates.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: China
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Country: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | CNY 42,000 Stipend
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Open All Year
Scholarship Details
The China Scholarship Council (CSC) established the China Link Scholarship Program to strengthen academic collaboration, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding between young talents across the globe. The program provides a platform for international students and academic staff to engage in short-term academic and research activities in Chinese universities.
Through this initiative, participants gain access to world-class educational facilities, diverse academic networks, and opportunities to collaborate with leading scholars in China, all while promoting global academic integration and cooperation.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the China Link Scholarship Program, applicants must:
- Be a non-Chinese citizen with good moral character and strong academic performance
- Be in good physical and mental health
- Be under 45 years for general scholars
- Be under 50 years for senior scholars
- Be a full-time student or academic staff at a CSC partner university during application and stay
- Have obtained an admission letter or invitation from a Chinese host university
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Full tuition waiver
- Free on-campus accommodation
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Monthly stipend:
- CNY 3,000 for general scholars
- CNY 3,500 for senior scholars
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Admission letter or invitation from a Chinese university
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Valid passport
- Proof of student or staff status
- Any additional documents required by the host university
How to Apply
To apply for the China Link Scholarship Program:
- Contact your preferred Chinese host university to obtain an admission letter or invitation
- Visit the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System
- Complete the online application form and upload all required documents
- Submit your application through the portal
- Wait for the host university to process and nominate your application to CSC
- The CSC will review and notify the host university of the admission decision
- The host university will communicate the final result to successful applicants
Chinese universities are required to submit nomination lists at least two months before the program start date, although timelines may vary depending on institutional schedules.
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