The East China University CSC Scholarships, funded by the Chinese and Shanghai Governments, are open to international students seeking Master’s or PhD degrees.
This scholarship provides full financial support, including tuition waiver, on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, and a monthly stipend for all selected candidates.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: China
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | Medical Insurance | ¥3,500 Monthly Stipend
- Deadline: February 15, 2026
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship Details
The East China University of Science and Technology offers the Chinese Government Scholarship to support international students in a wide range of postgraduate academic fields. The scholarship is open to applicants pursuing Master’s and Doctoral programs, with no English test scores required for eligibility.
Master’s programs typically last 2.5–5 years, while Doctoral programs run for 3–4 years. All costs relating to tuition fees, accommodation, medical insurance, and monthly stipends are fully covered for successful applicants.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the 2026 East China University Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be non-Chinese citizens in good health
- Hold a valid degree
- Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s applicants)
- Master’s degree (for PhD applicants)
- Meet the language proficiency requirements
Chinese-taught Program Requirements
- HSK 5 with a minimum score of 210, or
- HSK 6 with a minimum score of 180
- Applicants who completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s program taught in Chinese at a Chinese university may request exemption from HSK requirements
English-taught Program Requirements
- TOEFL 80, or IELTS 6.0, or
- Proof of completing a previous degree in English
- Native English speakers do not need to submit proof of proficiency
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship offers:
- Tuition waiver
- On-campus accommodation
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Monthly stipend:
- 3,000 CNY for Master’s students
- 3,500 CNY for Doctoral students
Required Documents
Applicants must be ready to submit:
- Copy of passport photo page
- Academic transcripts from all undergraduate or postgraduate studies
- Copy of graduation and degree certificates
- Proof of Chinese or English language proficiency
- Acceptance Letter (as required by respective schools)
- Two recommendation letters (in English or Chinese)
- Additional supporting documents (e.g., published papers, awards, certificates)
- Non-criminal Record Certificate or Non-criminal Record Affirmation
- Statement of Financial Support
- Copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form
- Study Plan of at least 800 words and detailed Research Proposal (if prepared)
How to Apply
To apply for the East China University Scholarship 2026:
- Submit your application online
- Visit the ECUST application portal, register, select “Online Application – Self-sponsored – Doctoral Student/Master Student”, and upload all required documents
- Scholarship applicants must upload the appropriate scholarship application forms
- All applicants must apply as Self-sponsored; only one application per person is allowed
- Multiple scholarship forms may be uploaded, but only one scholarship can be awarded
- Pay the application fee of 600 CNY
- If unable to pay online, transfer the fee to ECUST’s official bank account and upload the receipt before submission
Applications are invalid without payment, and the application fee is non-refundable once paid.
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