Description

The China Scholarship Council (CSC) has officially launched the 2025 China Link Scholarship Program to promote international academic exchange, mutual understanding, and global cooperation among young scholars and students. Hosted by Central South University, this fully funded opportunity is available to undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD students, and academic faculty members from CSC-partner institutions worldwide.

If you're a scholar seeking a short-term academic experience in China, this is a prestigious platform to pursue research or study across various disciplines in one of China’s leading institutions.

Program Overview – What is the China Link Scholarship?
The China Link Scholarship Program 2025 is intended for:

General Scholars: Current undergraduate or master’s students
Senior Scholars: Current PhD students or full-time academic staff

Key Features:
Duration: 1 to 12 months
Start Deadline: Study must commence no later than August 31, 2026
Language of Instruction: Chinese or English, depending on the specific program
Eligible Fields: All academic disciplines except Chinese language study
Degree Level
Central South University China Link Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Bachelor, Masters, PhD level programs at Central South University.

Available Subjects
Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

All Subjects

Benefits
Successful applicants receive a full scholarship funded by the China Scholarship Council, which includes:

* Tuition waiver
* Free on-campus accommodation
* Comprehensive medical insurance
* Monthly stipend:
* CNY 3,000 for general scholars
* CNY 3,500 for senior scholars

Eligible Nationalities
Open to applicants of all nationalities except Chinese.

Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the 2025 China Link Scholarship Program, applicants must:

1- Be a non-Chinese citizen in good health and with strong academic performance.

2- Be:

Under 45 years old (general scholars)

Under 50 years old (senior scholars)

3- Be enrolled full-time or employed full-time at one of CSC’s partner universities.

4- Have a pre-admission letter from Central South University.

Application Procedure

Step 1: Pre-Admission
* Complete the online questionnaire via QR code to request the pre-admission letter.
* Upload all required documents:
* Physical Examination Record
* Non-Criminal Record Affirmation
Step 2: CSC Online Application
* Visit: https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn
* Program Type: B
* Agency Number: 10533
* Upload all documents as per mentioned in official call.
Step 3: Submit to Central South University
* Submit your complete application at least 3 months before your intended study date.
Step 4: Notification
* Central South University will notify applicants of their admission results and dispatch the official admission materials.

Final Thoughts
The 2025 China Link Scholarship Program is an exceptional opportunity for global students and academics to conduct research, build networks, and experience Chinese culture within a fully funded academic environment. Whether you're an undergraduate looking to broaden your global experience or a faculty member seeking collaborative research, Central South University and CSC provide the support and platform to help you succeed.