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Chinese Government Scholarship — China Link Program at Shanghai International Studies University (2026)

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China Scholarship Council (CSC) / Shanghai International Studies University🇨🇳 ChinaDeadline: Rolling applications

Shanghai International Studies University (上海外国语大学, Shanghai) accepts outstanding international students and scholars for 1-12 month short-term research and exchange stays under the Chinese Government Scholarship - China Link Program: a full scholarship with a monthly stipend of RMB 3,000 (General Scholars: current undergraduate/master's students, under 45) or RMB 3,500 (Senior Scholars: doctoral students or faculty, under 50). Applicants must be full-time students or faculty at a CSC partner university, obtain SISU departmental approval and admission at least 3 months before the planned start (start by August 31, 2027), then apply through the SISU online system and the CSC Information System. All majors are open except Chinese Language. This record replaces the row's former owner-approved generic CGS placeholder: it is an official SISU-published CGS program guide with full on-page terms (the same award family the placeholder stood for), sourced from the Office of International Student Affairs site oisa.shisu.edu.cn.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderChina Scholarship Council (CSC) / Shanghai International Studies University
Host Country🇨🇳 China
Study LevelShort Course
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
ValueFull scholarship during the stay in China (1-12 months) plus a monthly stipend at Chinese Government Scholarship standards: RMB 3,000/month for General Scholars, RMB 3,500/month for Senior Scholars.
DurationNot specified
Application DeadlineRolling applicationsRolling applicationsRolling applications
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated24 September 2026
Official Websitewww.oisa.shisu.edu.cn

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Specific benefits are not specified for this scholarship. Check the official provider website for full details.

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Non-Chinese citizens in good physical and mental health. General Scholars: current undergraduate or master's students, under 45. Senior Scholars: current doctoral students or faculty members, under 50. Applicants must be full-time students or faculty at a CSC partner university and must have obtained admission eligibility from SISU.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Contact the relevant SISU school/department for approval (China Link Professional Application and Departmental Approval Confirmation Form) at least 3 months before the planned start; apply online at the SISU International Student Online Application System (apply.shisu.edu.cn) and in the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System (studyinchina.csc.edu.cn); email [email protected] with [Full Name + CSC Application Serial Number + China Link Scholarship Application]. SISU reports the candidate list to CSC two months before arrival; CSC feedback is relayed to the applicant by SISU.

Required Documents

Document list not specified. See the official application instructions.

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

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