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China Link Scholarship 2026 Program | Fully Funded

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China Link

Amount: Full Scholarship | CNY 42,000 Living Stipends | Accommodation Deadline: December 31, 2026 254 days left China

About this scholarship

China Scholarship Council (CSC) has established the China Link Scholarship Program for international students and faculties hoping to engage in academic and research activities in China.

Field of study All Fields
Degree level Bachelor, Master's, PhD, Graduate
Type Need-based

Requirements

  • Be a citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China, good moral character and academic excellence, be in good health, both mentally and physically.
  • Be under 45 years of age when applying for general scholars.
  • Be under 50 years of age when applying for senior scholars.
  • Be registered as a full-time student or employed as a full-time academic staff at CSC’s foreign partner universities at the time of application and throughout their proposed stay in China.
  • Have received either the admission notice or the invitation letter issued by the Chinese host university.

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Application route
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