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In order to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese and people around the world and promote China’s exchange and cooperation with other countries in various fields, the Chinese government sets up scholarships for talented students and scholars to pursue higher education or conduct research in Chinese universities.
The Chinese Embassy in the U.S. processes Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) application by US citizens, and key dates are listed for your reference. The applicant could apply for Degree seeking program at Bachelor, Master or Doctoral level, general scholar program or senior scholar program.
Process | Key dates |
Online application | February 15, 2027 |
Interview (A separate email notice to applicants) | February 22-24, 2027 |
Interview decision (A separate email notice to applicants) | March, 2027 |
Application decision | July, 2027 |
Scholarship Coverage: find the coverage amount via Application Guide for Chinese Government Scholarship
Q&A
Q: Am I eligible for CGS? What documents should be submitted?
A: Please refer to Application Guide for Chinese Government Scholarship.
Q: Is there any difference for AY2027/2028 application from previous applications?
A: Beginning from AY2026/2027, Bachelor degree seeking program applicants is required to take the "China Scholastic Competency Assessment (short as CSCA)" and upload a valid score as application document (see the CSCA website www.csca.cn for more information).
Q: What’s the website of CGS application? What is the agency number?
A: Please sign up and apply via Study in China homepage (http://www.campuschina.org). Please input 8401 as the agency number if you’re applying through the Chinese Embassy in the U.S.
Q: I am currently registered student in a Chinese university. May I apply for CGS via Chinese Embassy or Consulate General?
A: Chinese Embassy in the U.S. prioritize local applications. Please refer to your home Chinese university for more scholarship information.
Q: Which type of scholarship can I apply through the Chinese Embassy in the U.S.? Should I be granted with CGS by this application, is the funding duration same as my study duration?
A: By the time of this notice, the Chinese Embassy in the U.S. only takes type A scholarship application. Grand under this application only covers the AY 2027/2028 funding. If your study plan of this application goes beyond AY 2027/2028, please turn to your host university for scholarship to cover the exceeded period.