CSC Scholarship — embassy route
Bilateral China Scholarship Council programme via your embassy or ministry. Often fully funded: tuition, housing, insurance and a monthly stipend.
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Guidance, applications, scholarships, X1 visa and arrival support — a dedicated team for every step of your study journey in China.
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Chinese scholarships, explained
Six funding routes to study in China — from CSC to university and Confucius awards.
CSC Scholarship — university route
Apply directly to a Chinese university that nominates you to the CSC. Ideal if you have a target school and can submit early.
Silk Road / Belt & Road
Sub-programmes for Belt and Road partner countries. Often via participating universities, covering degree study and sometimes a Chinese language year.
Local government scholarships
Funding from provinces and municipalities (Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang…). Partial or full coverage depending on the city.
University scholarships
Awards funded by the host university: academic excellence, early application or field of study. Often more accessible than CSC for some profiles.
Confucius / Chinese language year
Scholarships focused on Chinese language (HSK) and culture — a common bridge before a bachelor’s or master’s in China.
Open offers in China
Filter by Chinese scholarship type, degree level and coverage. Updated regularly by our team.
CSC Type B (university)
Fully funded
CSC Type B — Engineering at Zhejiang University
Zhejiang University · Hangzhou
Government scholarship via university nomination for bachelor and master engineering tracks.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
CSC Type A (embassy)
Fully funded
CSC Type A — Africa–China Bilateral Programme
Embassy / ministry route: national nomination then CSC selection.
Deadline: February 28, 2026
What we do for you
Admissions guidance
Choose the right Chinese university and programme for your profile.
Scholarships
Access up-to-date Chinese funding offers and get help preparing your application file.
X1 visa & formalities
Document prep and follow-up until your Chinese student visa is issued.
Travel & settling in
Flights, campus arrival, housing and your first steps in China.
Practical tips
Your first weeks in China, demystified
VPN, SIM, WeChat Pay, housing, metro… clear advice for African students settling in — from landing to daily life on campus.
China, in pictures
Campuses, cities and landscapes waiting for you — from Beijing to Hangzhou.
They took the leap
Stories from students guided by Afkalink Travel — from application to campus life in China.
Aïcha D.
Sénégal · Hangzhou
“Afkalink guided me from choosing the CSC scholarship to arriving on campus.”
Kwame A.
Ghana · Shanghai
“The X1 visa follow-up was clear and reassuring.”
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