What it covers
A full scholarship waives tuition, gives a dormitory place or a housing subsidy, pays a monthly stipend and adds medical insurance of RMB 800 a year. Partial awards cover only some of these.
Government of China · CSC
The Chinese Government Scholarship, run by the China Scholarship Council (CSC), covers tuition, housing and medical insurance and pays RMB 2,500 a month for bachelor's, RMB 3,000 for master's and RMB 3,500 for PhD students. Bangladeshi students can apply through the Bilateral Program, announced by the Ministry of Education's SHED, or directly through a Chinese university, using the CSC online system.
Written and reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO · Updated
| Funded by | Government of China; run by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) |
|---|---|
| Levels | Bachelor's, master's and PhD, plus Chinese language study and research |
| Covers | Tuition, housing, monthly stipend and medical insurance (full scholarship) |
| Monthly stipend | RMB 2,500 (bachelor's), 3,000 (master's), 3,500 (PhD) |
| Age | Generally under 25 (bachelor's), 35 (master's), 40 (PhD) |
| Apply | CSC online system, through the Bilateral Program or a Chinese university |
| Next university deadlines | SJTU 15 Dec 2026 and 15 Feb 2027; HIT 1 Nov 2026–20 Apr 2027 |
From the CSC funding standards, the Shanghai government's 2026 guide and our China page · Last verified
The basics
It is China's main scholarship for international students, for full degrees from bachelor's to PhD. You register on the CSC online system and apply through one of two routes: Bangladesh's Bilateral Program or a Chinese university that offers the scholarship.
A full scholarship waives tuition, gives a dormitory place or a housing subsidy, pays a monthly stipend and adds medical insurance of RMB 800 a year. Partial awards cover only some of these.
Non-Chinese citizens in good health: bachelor's applicants generally under 25 and sitting the CSCA, master's under 35, PhD under 40.
The Bilateral Program through Bangladesh's dispatching authority, or the Chinese University Program through a designated university.
Where to watch in Bangladesh. SHED, the Ministry of Education's Secondary and Higher Education Division, posts the Bilateral Program call on its scholarship notices page; the call for 2025–26 was published on 10 December 2024.
Sources: Chinese Government Scholarship funding standards · Shanghai government: guide to the Bilateral Program, 4 March 2026 · SHED scholarship notices. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
What it covers
A full scholarship covers tuition, housing, a monthly stipend and medical insurance. The stipend and housing support rise with the level of study.
| Item | Bachelor's | Master's | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Waived | Waived | Waived |
| Monthly stipend | RMB 2,500 | RMB 3,000 | RMB 3,500 |
| Housing, on campus | Free dormitory | Free dormitory | Free dormitory |
| Housing, off campus (if allowed) | RMB 700 a month | RMB 700 a month | RMB 1,000 a month |
| Medical insurance | RMB 800 a year | RMB 800 a year | RMB 800 a year |
Chinese-taught programmes may start with a Chinese language preparatory year. Tuition without a scholarship is on our Study in China page.
Sources: Chinese Government Scholarship funding standards · Shanghai government: guide to the Bilateral Program, 4 March 2026. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Who can apply
Non-Chinese citizens in good health who meet the age guide for their level and the admission rules of their chosen university.
| Level | Education | Age | Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | HSC or equivalent, with an excellent record | Generally under 25 | CSCA, plus HSK or IELTS for the language of study |
| Master's | Bachelor's degree, with an excellent record | Generally under 35 | HSK 4 for Chinese-taught; IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught |
| PhD | Master's degree, with an excellent record | Generally under 40 | HSK 4 for Chinese-taught; IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught |
Sources: Shanghai government: guide to the Bilateral Program, 4 March 2026. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Documents
You upload them to the CSC online system. Some need notarised copies or translations, and the medical and police papers have time limits, so order them early.
Sources: Shanghai government: guide to the Bilateral Program, 4 March 2026. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Deadlines
Each route sets its own dates. University rounds on our China page close between December and April, and the CSCA test for bachelor's applicants runs from December to June.
| Date | Route | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2026–20 Apr 2027 | University | Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) scholarships |
| 15 Dec 2026 | University | Chinese Government Scholarship through SJTU, first round |
| 15 Feb 2027 | University | Chinese Government Scholarship through SJTU, second round |
| December–June | Test | CSCA sittings in December, January, March, April and June |
| 10 Dec 2024 | Bilateral | SHED published the call for 2025–26; watch its notices page for the next one |
Sources: our Study in China page · SHED scholarship notices. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Two routes
Both end in the same CSC online system. The difference is who nominates you: Bangladesh's dispatching authority, or the Chinese university itself.
| Route | Who nominates you | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Bilateral Program | Bangladesh's dispatching authority | SHED scholarship notices (Ministry of Education) |
| Chinese University Program | A designated Chinese university | The university's international admissions page |
Admission still matters. Both routes expect you to meet the university's own admission rules; for a master's or PhD, a university's admission materials are part of the file.
Sources: Chinese Government Scholarship funding standards · Shanghai government: guide to the Bilateral Program, 4 March 2026. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
How to apply
In five steps. Choose your university and route first, because the documents and deadline follow from them.
Search Study in China or the university's site, and check its admission rules.
EarlyThe Bilateral Program through SHED, or the university's own scholarship round.
When the calls openThe CSCA for a bachelor's; IELTS, TOEFL or HSK for your programme.
Before the deadlineRegister on studyinchina.csc.edu.cn, fill in the form and upload your documents.
By the route's deadlineSuccessful students receive admission documents for the student visa.
After the decisionWant a second pair of eyes? A Sunrise counsellor can check your eligibility and documents in a free face-to-face consultation in Banani or Sylhet, or on WhatsApp 01611878274. The scholarship board alone decides who wins.
Sources: Shanghai government: guide to the Bilateral Program, 4 March 2026. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
FAQ
Ask a counsellor directly if your question is not here.
WhatsApp 01611878274Yes. You can apply through the Bilateral Program, which SHED announces in Bangladesh, or through a Chinese university that offers the scholarship.
RMB 2,500 a month for bachelor's, RMB 3,000 for master's and RMB 3,500 for PhD students, on top of tuition, housing and medical insurance.
Generally under 25 for a bachelor's, under 35 for a master's and under 40 for a PhD.
Yes, for a bachelor's. The Bilateral Program guide asks bachelor's applicants to take the China Scholastic Competency Assessment.
For Chinese-taught master's and PhD programmes, at least HSK 4. English-taught programmes ask for IELTS, TOEFL or similar.
It depends on the route. SJTU's rounds close on 15 December 2026 and 15 February 2027; SHED published the 2025–26 Bilateral call on 10 December 2024.
Yes. You get a free dormitory place, or RMB 700 a month (RMB 1,000 for PhD) if the university lets you live off campus.
Scholarship students show proof of the award; our China visa page explains what the embassy asks for.
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