China Link Scholarship Program （2025）

China Link Scholarship Program

（2025）

Program Introduction

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

Program Scheme

1.   Funding Categories

General  scholar:  applicable  to  current  undergraduates  or  master students.

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

2.   Duration

1-12 months

Start study in China no later than August 31, 2026.

3.   Working Language

English  or  Chinese,  depending  on  the   program  provided  by  the Sichuan University.

4.   Study/Research Fields:

All disciplines other than Chinese language study.

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 monthly stipend (CNY 3,000 for general scholars; CNY 3,500 for senior scholars).

 Eligibility

    1.  Be a citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China and be 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 Appendix 1.

    4. Have received the pre-admission notice issued by Sichuan University.

Application Process