Scholarships and admissions
CSC, Silk Road, university awards: shortlist, file, letters and deadline follow-up through the decision.
China pathway
Study in China, accompanied through to campus
CSC scholarships, admissions, visas and settling in: ACL Travel prepares your China study journey from assessment to arrival.
Why China
An accessible and ambitious study destination
China offers strong funding, modern campuses and in-demand fields. ACL Travel helps you choose the right path for your profile, level and country.
- You aim for a CSC, Silk Road or university scholarship
- You want visa and departure support, not just a form
- You are coming from Africa and need a clear plan before you fly
- You want to understand campus life before you commit
China pathway
What ACL Travel handles for you
Practical accompaniment, document by document, so you are not left alone with the process.
Visas (all types)
X1, X2 and other China visas: checklist, JW202 / admission, filing and timeline through issuance.
Campus arrival
Travel, first days, housing, SIM, WeChat and a briefing so you settle in calmly.
Chinese scholarships, explained
Six funding routes to study in China, from CSC to university and Confucius awards.
CSC Scholarship, embassy route
Bilateral China Scholarship Council programme via your embassy or ministry. Often fully funded: tuition, housing, insurance and a monthly stipend.
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
Your China pathway, step by step
From assessment to day one on campus, each step is followed with an advisor.
- 1
Profile assessment
Degree level, field, language, country and deadlines: we clarify what is realistic for you.
- 2
Scholarship and university choice
CSC, Silk Road, local or university shortlist based on your file and deadlines.
- 3
File building
Documents, translations, letters, forms and submission: we move forward with you.
- 4
Admission and visa
JW202 / admission follow-up, X1 or X2 checklist, filing calendar and validation.
- 5
Departure and settling in
Travel checklist, arrival, SIM, mobile payments and first days on campus.
China visas: what to know
ACL Travel accompanies you on student visas and other types depending on your project.
X1 visa
For studies longer than 180 days. Often linked to admission and the JW202 form.
X2 visa
For shorter study stays. Useful for a language year or a limited programme.
Other visas
Depending on your case (family, business, short stay), we guide you to the right type and checklist.
Cities and campuses that matter
Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou and more: we help you choose by field, budget and student life.
Beijing
Strong universities, prestigious programmes and dense cultural life.
Shanghai
International campuses, a dynamic economy and a global outlook.
Hangzhou
A pleasant setting, tech and quality of life many students look for.
Other cities
Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong and more, often more accessible depending on your file.
Life in China
Your first days, demystified
VPN, SIM, WeChat Pay, housing, metro: the basics so you arrive ready, not lost.
VPN before departure
Install and test your VPN before you fly. It is easier than doing it on arrival.
Money and payments
WeChat Pay and Alipay quickly become essential. We explain how to get started.
Campus housing
Residence, registration and first contacts with the international office.
Student daily life
SIM, apps, transport and habits for your first weeks.
Prepare your file
Checklist before you apply
These items come up often. An ACL Travel advisor helps you prioritise for your profile.
- 01Valid passport and clear scans
- 02Transcripts and diplomas (with translations if needed)
- 03Study plan / clear motivation letter
- 04Realistic scholarship and university choices
- 05CSC or university deadline calendar
- 06Settling-in budget for the first days
Ready to start your China pathway?
Tell us your level, field and country. ACL Travel replies with a clear plan for scholarship, visa and departure.