Chinese Government Scholarship

Who can apply

You are not a Chinese citizen and you are in good physical and mental health.
You meet the admission conditions of the universities you choose (grades, language).

Age: Bachelor's: under 25. Master's: under 35. PhD: under 40. General scholar: under 45. Senior scholar: under 50.
Work experience: Not required
English test: English requirements depend on the university or course

Bachelor's

You have finished high school. If you finish this year, your school gives you a letter saying you will graduate in time.

Master's

PhD

Short course

General scholar: you have at least finished high school. Senior scholar: a master's degree, or associate professor or higher.

For Ni-Vanuatu applicants

In Vanuatu, the Chinese Embassy receives the applications. In the online form, use agency number 5481 (the Chinese Embassy in Vanuatu).
Students from French-language schools can apply. Documents not in English or Chinese need a certified (notarised) translation into English or Chinese.

Where you study: China
Language of study: Chinese, EnglishBachelor's: taught in Chinese. If your Chinese is not good enough, you first do one year of Chinese. Master's and PhD: Chinese or English, depending on the programme. Programmes taught in Chinese ask for an HSK test (level 3 or 4).
Fields of study: You choose your subject and university among about 280 Chinese universities. Also non-degree study (general scholar: up to about a year) and senior scholar programmes.

Full scholarship. It does not pay the flight to China. Details and amounts are on campuschina.org.

Not confirmed. Read the official rules ↗ carefully: many scholarships require you to return home after your studies.

How you apply: Through an embassy or high commission

1Read the embassy's call and its attached documents. Choose your programmes on campuschina.org.
2If you can, ask a Chinese university for a pre-admission letter. It helps but, according to the embassy, it is not required.
3Fill in the online application on campuschina.org with agency number 5481 and upload your documents. No paper copy is needed.

The Chinese Embassy in Vanuatu announces the results. In the round described in its FAQ, this was in late July.

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Last checked 14 Oct 2026

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