• Country: China
• Host: Sichuan University
• Study Level: Master’s, PhD
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 28 February 2026

• Fully-funded study covering tuition, accommodation, living allowance, and medical insurance.
• Access to high-quality labs, research programs, and international faculty.
• Career growth opportunities with global exposure.
• Cultural immersion and personal development while studying in China.

Must be a citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China.

• Age limits:

       1. Master’s applicants: under 35 years old

       2. PhD applicants: under 40 years old

• Academic qualifications:

• Master’s: Bachelor’s degree
• PhD: Master’s degree

• Health: Good physical and mental health (Foreigner Physical Examination Form required)

• Language proficiency:

        1. Chinese-taught programs: HSK Level 4 (Science, Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture) or HSK Level 5 (Liberal Arts, Management, Law, Arts)

          2. English-taught programs: TOEFL iBT ≥80 or IELTS ≥6 (non-native English speakers)

• Must meet SCU departmental and university admission requirements.

• CGS Application Form (English or Chinese)
• Copy of passport information page (valid at least until September 2026)
• Notarized highest diploma (or proof of current student status if graduation is pending)
• Academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate if applicable), official and sealed. Documents in languages other than English/Chinese must include notarized translation.
• Language certificate (HSK, TOEFL, IELTS, or other accepted proof)
• Study plan / research proposal (written in English or Chinese, ≥1,000 words/characters)
• Two recommendation letters from professors/associate professors (English or Chinese)
• Portfolio / examples of art/design work (for art-related majors)
• If under 18: legal guardian documents for China
• Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (complete, signed by physician, hospital stamp, applicant photo; valid for 6 months)
• Non-criminal record certificate (issued within 6 months of application)

• Start by creating an account on the CSC “Study in China” online application system and log in with your details: HERE
• Complete your personal information profile carefully and save your progress.
• Select Program Category Type B and begin a new application for the scholarship.
• Enter Sichuan University’s Agency Number: 10610 in the required field.
• Fill out the application form, including your study plan, academic background, and language proficiency information.
• Upload all required supporting documents, such as transcripts, diplomas, recommendation letters, and passport copies.
• Review your entire application thoroughly and submit it once everything is accurate.
• Print a copy of your submitted application form for your own records.
• If the university requires hard-copy documents, prepare and send them according to the instructions.
• Check your email regularly for updates, corrections, or additional document requests from Sichuan University or CSC.

APPLY HERE