Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program Chinese Government Scholarship

2026-10-29 11:08

1.Introduction

In order to train global governance talents with a broad international perspective, superior comprehensive quality, outstanding leadership and multicultural background. China Scholarship Council implements the Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program.

2.Contents

1) Number of students to be enrolled: 200

2) Supporting Candidates: Master students

3) Teaching language: English

4) Training approach and duration:

In principle, the curriculum leads to a master's degree and lasts 12 months. Some programs follow the "1+1" paradigm, which requires students to do their full-time basic course work and research in Chinese universities in the first academic year while finishing up their dissertation preparations. Before traveling to China to defend their dissertations as required by the universities, they must work in their home countries during the second academic year and finish their dissertations based on studies and actual work. A degree will be awarded to those who successfully complete the defense.

5) Coverage: Full scholarship

3.Application requirements

1) An applicant must be a citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China, and be under the age of 45 in good health both mentally and physically.

2) An applicant must have a bachelor's degree or higher degree and at least three years of work experience. Those with professional training or work experience related to the proposed program will be given preference.

3) An applicant must fall into one of the following four categories:

① A government official at the division chief level (or equivalent level) or above;

② A senior manager of an institution or enterprise;

③ An administrator of a university or scientific research institution;

④ Those who have relevant employment or internship experience in international organizations.

4)The pre-admission letter given by the university must contain all of the necessary information of registration,such as personal information, the admission date and major's information. It cannot contain any information about having received or promised to receive Chinese government scholarships.

4.Application approach

1)Online application

Applicants should log on to the Chinese Government Scholarship System for online application (http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login) and submit application materials before 23:59 on March 29, 2027 (GMT+8).

Applicants should have received a pre-admission letter from one of subprograms at least when they apply. When applying online, choose"Type A" for "Scholarship Type". The agency code is 1563, and applicants need to find"Youth of Excellence Scheme of China".

2)Handling of applications

The China Scholarship Council accepts individual applications directly, and reviews the materials submitted by applicants then arranges expert review.

5.Assessment and enrollment

1) The application materials will undergo a preliminary examination by the China Scholarship Council.

2) China Scholarship Council will arrange a second examination by a panel of experts. The final enrollment results will be announced after expert review.

6.Time and steps

No.	Time	Steps	Requirements
1	January through March 2026	Application preparations	Applicants prepare application materials as required and apply for pre-admission letter from the intended university.
2	31 March	Online application	For online application, applicants need to log in through https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login.
3	May	Documents review	A panel of experts arranged by the China Scholarship Council review the application documents to determine who to enroll.
4	June	Enrollment announcement	Admissions outcomes are publicized and documents for admission are sent.
5	July& August	Visa to China application	Those who have been accepted go to Chinese embassies or consulates to obtain study visas and prepare to study in China.
6	September	Commencement of study in China	Students arrive at the university, complete registration and obtain the residence permits.

7.Universities and subprograms

No.	Universities	Subprograms	Links
1	Peking University	Yenching Academy of Peking University "China Studies" master's program	https://yenchingacademy.pku.edu.cn/info/1040/4563.htm
2	Peking University	Master's Program in International Relations	https://www.sis.pku.edu.cn/message27/1387989.htm
3	Peking University	Master's Program in “Laws of China”	https://en.law.pku.edu.cn/admission/programs/programinhineselaw/1012fxyyw146807.htm
4	Beihang University	Executive Master of Global Outstanding Management Talents in China Program	http://is.buaa.edu.cn/en/info/1475/2731.htm
5	Beihang University	Master Program of AI and Big Data	http://is.buaa.edu.cn/en/info/1475/2933.htm
6	Beihang University	Master Program of Space Information Engineering	http://is.buaa.edu.cn/en/info/1475/2933.htm
7	Beijing Institute of Technology	Master's Program of Mechanical Engineering	https://isc.bit.edu.cn/eventsnotices/94207217bd8f447683dea56a033b4907.htm
8	Beijing Institute of Technology	Master's Program of Computer Science and Technology	https://isc.bit.edu.cn/eventsnotices/94207217bd8f447683dea56a033b4907.htm
9	Beijing Institute of Technology	Master's Program of International Organizations and Global Governance	https://sgg.bit.edu.cn/
10	Beijing Normal University	International Degree Program in Chinese Philosophy	https://admission-is.bnu.edu.cn/jxj/zgzfjxj/Alzyjxjxm/index.html
11	Beijing Normal University	Education Leadership and Policy Projects	https://admission-is.bnu.edu.cn/jxj/zgzfjxj/Alzyjxjxm/index.html
12	Dalian University of Technology	Mechanical Engineering Global High Talent Master's Program (English-taught)	https://sie.dlut.edu.cn/info/1157/21371.htm
13	Dalian University of Technology	Excellent Talent Software Engineering Master's Program (English-taught)	https://sie.dlut.edu.cn/info/1157/21371.htm
14	Dalian University of Technology	Excellence Program-Master's Program in Materials Science and Engineering	https://sie.dlut.edu.cn/info/1157/21371.htm
15	University of Electronic Science and Technology of China	Master of Digital Public Governance for Developing Countries Program	https://en.uestc.edu.cn/info/1081/4039.htm
16	University of Electronic Science and Technology of China	Master of Computer Capability Upgrading for Developing Countries Program	https://en.uestc.edu.cn/info/1081/4040.htm
17	University of Electronic Science and Technology of China	Advanced Studies in Scientific Instrumentation for Developing Countries	https://en.uestc.edu.cn/info/1081/5237.htm
18	Southeast University	English-language master's program in “Global Public Health”	https://cis.seu.edu.cn/chinese/2023/0201/c14298a434193/page.htm
19	Southeast University	“One Belt and One Road" Business Analytics Master's Program	Webpage under construction
20	Southeast University	"One Belt and One Road" Sustainable Infrastructure Master's Program	Webpage under construction
21	University of International Business and Economics	Master of International Economic Cooperation	https://sie.uibe.edu.cn/en/Newsss/NotAnn/e5cbeb2ab3d146b3ae0b9289a9a819b1.htm
22	University of International Business and Economics	Master of International Finance	http://sie.uibe.edu.cn/en/Newsss/NotAnn/94881a567bc4419c93bc2d4788562d13.htm
23	University of International Business and Economics	International Master of Public Administration	https://sie.uibe.edu.cn/en/Newsss/NotAnn/6a3c022d970249acb0aee6c5961a80c7.htm
24	Fudan University	Program in Chinese Business Law	https://iso.fudan.edu.cn/isoenglish/ce/4d/c16952a642637/page.htm
25	Fudan University	Master Program of Global Public Policy	https://iso.fudan.edu.cn/isoenglish/ce/6c/c16952a642668/page.htm
26	Harbin Institute of Technology	The Belt and Road Industry and Economic Development Leading Talent Plan Master of Business Administration Project	http://studyathit.hit.edu.cn/Scholarships/list.htm
27	Harbin Institute of Technology	Smart Transportation Leadership Talent Program - Master's Program in Transportation Engineering under Belt and Road Initiative	https://studyathit.hit.edu.cn/yesprogram/list.htm
28	East China Normal University	Master's program in education in developing countries	http://lxs.ecnu.edu.cn/EN/msg.php?id=1122
29	East China Normal University	Master's program in international business (with focus on global management and China studies)	http://lxs.ecnu.edu.cn/EN/msg.php?id=1122
30	East China Normal University	Excellent Creative Design Practice Talents Program	http://lxs.ecnu.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/master/yesscholarship
31	East China University of Political Science and Law	LL.M in International Economic Law Program	https://study.ecupl.edu.cn/2023/0130/c10736a195774/page.htm
32	East China University of Political Science and Law	Master's Program in Public Management and Social Governance	https://study.ecupl.edu.cn/2024/0313/c10736a212741/page.htm
33	South China University of Technology	MBA Program for Developing Countries	https://sie.scut.edu.cn/20889/list.htm
34	Huazhong University of Science and Technology	International Master of Public Administration	http://iso.hust.edu.cn/info/1194/4329.htm
35	Huazhong University of Science and Technology	Master of International Economics and Business	http://iso.hust.edu.cn/info/1194/4329.htm
36	Jilin University	Northeast Asia Legal Talents Program	https://cie.jlu.edu.cn/info/1079/3227.htm
37	Jilin University	See the "MICRO" to know —Microbiology Excellence Training Program	Webpage under construction
38	Jilin University	Pharmacology Excellence Training Program in Countries along the Belt and Road	Webpage under construction
39	Lanzhou University	Master Program of Agricultural Ecology	https://sice.lzu.edu.cn/hdmbi/bas/col_detailen.php?id=813
40	Lanzhou University	Master Program of Public Health	https://sice.lzu.edu.cn/hdmbi/bas/col_detailen.php?id=813
41	Lanzhou University	Master Program of International Relations	https://sice.lzu.edu.cn/hdmbi/bas/col_detailen.php?id=813
42	Nanjing University	The Changing Chinese Society (Master of Sociology in English Program)	https://hwxy.nju.edu.cn/English/StudyatNJU/Scholarships/ChineseGovernmentScholarship/20231225/i256693.html
43	Nanjing University	Information Management and Big Data Analysis (Master of Information Resource Management in English)	https://hwxy.nju.edu.cn/English/StudyatNJU/Scholarships/ChineseGovernmentScholarship/20231225/i256693.html
44	Nanjing University	Master of International Relations	Webpage under construction
45	Nankai University	International affairs and public policy global elite personnel training program	https://ensie.nankai.edu.cn/info/1038/1267.htm
46	Tsinghua University	International Master of Public Health (IMPH) Program	https://vsph.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/Programs/ssxm/International_Public_Health.htm
47	Tsinghua University	Master of Law (Chinese Law)	http://llm.law.tsinghua.edu.cn/
48	Xiamen University	Cultivation Program for Marine Affairs Talent of Excellence in the Countries along the “Belt and Road”	https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/info/1038/2409.htm
49	Xiamen University	Cultivation Program for Excellence Talents in Chemical Engineering	https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/info/1038/3720.htm
50	Xiamen University	Urban and Regional Planning	https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/info/1038/3730.htm
51	Shandong University	Training program for management personnel of high-end internationalization projects	http://www.istudy.sdu.edu.cn/info/1291/3681.htm
52	Shandong University	English-language master's program in international relations	http://www.istudy.sdu.edu.cn/info/1291/3681.htm
53	Shandong University	Business Administration	https://enisie.ad.sdu.edu.cn/InternationalStudents.htm
54	Shanghai Jiao Tong University	Master of International Business Program (English-taught)	http://isc.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/content.aspx?info_lb=352&flag=2
55	Shanghai Jiao Tong University	LL.M. Program in Chinese Law (English-taught)	http://isc.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/content.aspx?info_lb=352&flag=2
56	Shanghai Jiao Tong University	China's Politics and Economy Program (English-taught)	http://isc.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/content.aspx?info_lb=352&flag=2
57	Sichuan University	SCU Master of Tourism Management	https://global.scu.edu.cn/oso/article/details/898c72d3-0550-4b5a-b4c5-3ec8eef19282
58	Sichuan University	SCU Master of International Engineering Management(IMEM)	https://global.scu.edu.cn/oso/article/details/898c72d3-0550-4b5a-b4c5-3ec8eef19282
59	Tianjin University	“Youth of Excellence Scheme of China” program for training chemical professionals for the "Belt and Road" countries	http://sie.tju.edu.cn/en/jxj/zgzfjxj/202411/t20241107_324016.html
60	Tianjin University	“Youth of Excellence Scheme of China” program for training civil engineering professionals for the “Belt and Road" countries	http://sie.tju.edu.cn/en/jxj/zgzfjxj/202411/t20241107_324016.html
61	Tianjin University	Master's Program in Business Administration	http://sie.tju.edu.cn/en/jxj/zgzfjxj/202411/t20241107_324016.html
62	Tongji University	International Master's Degree Program in Environmental Management and Sustainable Development	https://study.tongji.edu.cn/info/1088/2390.htm
63	Tongji University	WIP0-Tongji Master Degree Program in Intellectual Property Law (MIP) with Specialization in Industrial Property	https://study.tongji.edu.cn/info/1088/2391.htm
64	Wuhan University	Geospatial Information Technology Program (Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing)	https://admission.whu.edu.cn/info/1251/5452.htm
65	Wuhan University	Master of Public Health	Webpage under construction
66	Xi'an Jiaotong University	Master of Digital Business Management	http://sie.xjtu.edu.cn/en/info/1224/2056.htm
67	Xi'an Jiaotong University	Master of Arts in Chinese Culture Studies	Webpage under construction
68	Northwestern Polytechnical University	The Belt and Road Master's Program in International Public Administration and Management	https://studyat.nwpu.edu.cn/SCHOLARSHIPS1/CSC_Youth_of_Excellence_Scheme_of_China_Program_In.htm
69	Northwestern Polytechnical University	The Belt and Road Master's Program in Business Administration	https://studyat.nwpu.edu.cn/SCHOLARSHIPS1/CSC_Youth_of_Excellence_Scheme_of_China_Program_Bu.htm
70	Northwestern Polytechnical University	The Belt and Road cross-border e-commerce software engineering master project	https://studyat.nwpu.edu.cn/SCHOLARSHIPS1/CSC_Youth_of_Excellence_Scheme_of_China_Program__S.htm
71	Zhejiang University	Master program in Energy and Power Engineering	http://iczu.zju.edu.cn/admissionsen/2023/0118/c68995a2711454/page.htm
72	Zhejiang University	Master program in China Studies	http://iczu.zju.edu.cn/admissionsen/2023/0118/c68995a2711454/page.htm
73	Zhejiang University	Master program in Chinese Economy	http://iczu.zju.edu.cn/admissionsen/2023/0118/c68995a2711454/page.htm
74	Ocean University of China	Master's program in international business	http://sie.ouc.edu.cn/zgzflhlxzyjxj/list.htm
75	University of Science and Technology of China	Scientific Management Leaders	https://ic.ustc.edu.cn/en/v7list.php?id=517
76	University of Science and Technology of China	Advanced Management Talents in Scientific and Technological Industry Policy	https://ic.ustc.edu.cn/en/v7list.php?id=517
77	China Agricultural University	The China-Africa Science and Technology Backyards (STB) Master Program	http://www.cau.edu.cn/art/2023/1/31/art_10353_896903.html
78	China Agricultural University	China-Africa Agricultural Cooperation “1+1”Master Program	http://www.cau.edu.cn/art/2023/1/31/art_10353_896903.html
79	China Agricultural University	The International Talent for Innovative Management of Rural Vitalization Master Program	http://www.cau.edu.cn/art/2023/1/31/art_10353_896903.html
80	Renmin University of China	Global Journalism and Communication Program on “Belt and Road” Initiative	http://iso.ruc.edu.cn/jxj/zgzfjxjCSC/d5075802995049b09d6473c45eb1121e.htm
81	Renmin University of China	Chinese Economy Program	http://iso.ruc.edu.cn/jxj/zgzfjxjCSC/d5075802995049b09d6473c45eb1121e.htm
82	Renmin University of China	Master of Business Administration	Webpage under construction
83	Central South University	English-language master's program for training mining and metallurgical personnel	https://intl.csu.edu.cn/info/1142/2435.htm
84	Central South University	Technologies in civil engineering and infrastructure construction and maintenance	https://intl.csu.edu.cn/info/1142/2435.htm
85	Central South University	Masters program in English for Transportation Talents	https://intl.csu.edu.cn/zwb/lhlx/jxjlb/zgzflhlxzyjxjxm.htm
86	Sun Yat-sen University	Countries along the Belt and Road: Master of Public Administration in Chinese Governance	https://iso.sysu.edu.cn/en/application/scholarship/1406497.htm
87	Sun Yat-sen University	International Master of Business Administration at Sun Yat-sen University	Webpage under construction
88	Minzu University of China	Master’s Program on Ethnology and Anthropology	Webpage under construction
89	Minzu University of China	Master's Program in International Communication	Webpage under construction
90	Minzu University of China	Master’s Program on the History of Relations between China and the “Belt and Road” Countries	Webpage under construction
91	Chongqing University	Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program	http://study.cqu.edu.cn/info/1387/1943.htm