CSC Scholarship, embassy route
Bilateral China Scholarship Council programme via your embassy or ministry. Often fully funded: tuition, housing, insurance and a monthly stipend.
China scholarships
Scholarship catalogue
Browse opportunities published by ACL Travel to study in China. Each listing covers degree level, scholarship type, funding and deadline.
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.
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