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Chinese Government Scholarship — Excellence Scholarship Program (University of Science and Technology of China, 2023)

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Chinese Government (CSC Excellence Scholarship)🇨🇳 ChinaDeadline: 29 April 2023, 19:00

USTC 2023 CGS Excellence Scholarship (卓越奖学金): full award; MBA + MPA EN-taught "1+1" model (year 1 at USTC, year 2 dissertation in home country + USTC defense); under-45, bachelor+3yrs work, division-level officials/senior managers/university admin/intl-org; email → Apr 8 2023, CSC Type A agency 1563 portal → Apr 30 2023 (EXPIRED).

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderChinese Government (CSC Excellence Scholarship)
Host InstitutionUniversity of Science and Technology of China
Host Country🇨🇳 China
Study LevelMaster's
Field of Studybusiness administration, Public Administration, management
Funding TypeFully Funded
ValueFull scholarship (全额奖学金). Two EN-taught master's programs: Scientific Management Leaders Program (MBA) and High-level Management Talent Program for Science and Industry Policy (MPA). "1+1" model: year 1 full-time coursework and research at USTC with thesis preparation; year 2 back in the home country completing the dissertation against the applicant's own job, returning to USTC for the defense.
DurationNot specified
Application Deadline29 Apr 2023Reopens ~Apr 2024
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated3 November 2026
Official Websiteic.ustc.edu.cn

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Full Tuition Fee
Monthly Stipend
Accommodation
Health Insurance

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Non-PRC citizens under 45 in good physical and mental health with a degree equivalent to a Chinese bachelor's or master's and 3+ years of work experience (relevant background preferred); must be one of: government officials at division level or above, senior management in institutions/enterprises, administrative staff in universities/research institutes, or personnel with international-organization experience; email application materials (passport, 800+ word research proposal, CV, two recommendation letters, IELTS/TOEFL, certified degrees, physical exam form, non-criminal record) to [email protected] by April 8, 2023; interviews mid-April; pre-admission issued, then register on studyinchina.csc.edu.cn by April 30, 2023 selecting Type A, agency code 1563, program 中国政府奖学金来华留学卓越奖学金项目, university 中国科学技术大学.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

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.

Last Verified: 9 September 2026Last Updated: 3 November 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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