CSC Scholarship Requirements, Deadline & How to Apply

CSC scholarship requirements

• Non-Chinese national in good health
• Under 25 (Bachelor), 35 (Master), 40 (PhD)
• Minimum 70% aggregate or equivalent
• Strong academic and motivational background

Documents checklist

• Passport copy
• Notarised highest degree & transcripts
• Study plan / research proposal
• Two recommendation letters
• Physical examination form

CSC scholarship deadline

In our records the CSC application window is usually January – April (annual). There is no single deadline for everyone: each university, and the HEC bilateral route, closes on its own date.

Write down the closing date from the official notice of each university you apply to, and submit at least two weeks early. If you are unsure, check campuschina.org or the university's international admissions page.

How to apply for the CSC scholarship

1. Shortlist 2–3 universities and programs that match your degree.
2. Contact potential supervisors early if you are applying for Masters or PhD research.
3. Prepare and attest documents; write a tailored study plan or research proposal.
4. Register on campuschina.org and fill the CSC form with the correct agency number.
5. Submit the university's own online application and pay any fee it requires.
6. Track results, then receive the admission notice and JW201 form for your visa.

Tips from our mentors

• Apply early through bilateral & university channels in parallel
• Write a tailored, university-specific study plan
• Get recommendation letters from senior professors