In order to deepen the academic friendship and mutual understanding between Chinese and foreign young generations, and to build a platform for the international exchanges and cooperation of young talents, the 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. 

I. Program Scheme

1. Funding Categories

General scholar: applicable to current undergraduates or master students.

Senior scholar: applicable to current Ph.D students or faculty.

2. Duration: 1-12 months. Studying in China should start no later than August 31, 2026.

3. Language of Study: English or Chinese, depending on the program provided by Central South University.

4.Study/Research Fields: All disciplines other than Chinese language study.

II. Funding

Successful applicants will receive a full scholarship from CSC during their stay in China, including a tuition waiver, free on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and a monthly stipend (CNY 3,000 for general scholars; CNY 3,500 for senior scholars).

III. Eligibility

1. A Non-Chinese citizen, with good moral character and academic excellence and in good health, both mentally and physically.

2. Be under 45 years of age when applying for general scholars. Be under 50 years of age when applying for senior scholars.

3. 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.

For a list of CSC's foreign partner universities, please refer to Foreign University List.pdf

4. Have received either the pre-admission letter issued by Central South University.

IV. Application Process

1. Applicants should complete this questionnaire by scanning the QR code below, and upload all required documents in order to obtain the pre-admission letter. (Please see the Physical Examination Record in Physical Examination Record.pdf, Non-criminal Record Affirmation in Non-crinimal Record Affirmation.pdf)

2. Applicants should log into the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login) to complete CSC online application and upload supporting documents. For the online application guide, please refer to Online application guide for applicants.pdf

Program Type: B

Agency No.: 10533

3. The applicants should submit the application to Central South University at least 3 months before the beginning of their studies.

4. Central South University will notify the scholarship admission results to applicants and prepare admission materials.

V.  Contacts

Tel: +86-731-88836410

Email: csc@csu.edu.cn

Website: https://intl.csu.edu.cn

Address: Admission Office for International Students, School of International Education, Central South University