Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) 2027

The Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) 2027 offers international students, including Pakistani students, opportunities to pursue bachelor's, master's, and PhD degrees in China. Eligible fully funded programmes cover tuition fees, accommodation, a monthly stipend, and medical insurance. Applicants must meet academic, age, and language requirements. Application deadlines vary by programme and university.

• Bachelor's: Intermediate/A-Level or equivalent; generally under 25 years of age.
• Master's: Bachelor's degree; generally under 35 years of age.
• PhD: Master's degree; generally under 40 years of age.
• Applicants must satisfy the selected university's academic, health, and language requirements.
• Undergraduate applicants must meet the applicable China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) requirements.

Required Documents: Academic certificates and transcripts, valid passport, study plan or research proposal, recommendation letters where required, language proficiency evidence where applicable, medical examination documents, and other documents specified by the university or scholarship authority. 

• Scholarship Benefits:

  • Full tuition fee waiver
  • Free university accommodation or accommodation subsidy
  • Monthly stipend, according to study level
  • Comprehensive medical insurance
  Monthly Stipend: Indicative standard rates are RMB 2,500 for bachelor's students, RMB 3,000 for master's students, and RMB 3,500 for PhD students. Confirm the applicable rate in the relevant scholarship announcement
  

Application Method: Apply through the appropriate official scholarship channel. Pakistani applicants applying through the HEC-administered Type-A programme must follow HEC's nomination procedure. Direct university scholarships, including Type-B programmes, have separate application requirements.

Application Deadline: Varies by scholarship category, university, and academic year. The HEC Pakistan 2026–27 nomination deadline was 5 January 2026 and has passed. Applicants should check the next HEC announcement or the relevant university's 2027 intake deadline.