The Government of the People’s Republic of China (China Scholarship Council – CSC) announces the “Youth of Excellence Scheme of China” Scholarship Program for the 2027–2028 academic year. The program aims to train highly qualified professionals with international experience through master’s-level studies at leading universities in China.
- Language of Instruction: English;
- Funding: Fully funded scholarship;
- Duration: Most programs last one academic year (12 months). Some programs follow a “1+1” model, under which students study in China during the first academic year and continue their research activities and work on their master’s thesis in their home country during the second year. The master’s degree is awarded upon successful defense of the thesis;
- Available Study Places and Programs: The program offers 200 study places and 92 master’s degree sub-programs at leading Chinese universities, including Peking University, Tsinghua University, Fudan University, Zhejiang University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Nanjing University, and other higher education institutions.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants wishing to participate in the program must meet the following requirements:
- Citizenship: Must be a citizen of Georgia;
- Age: Must not be older than 45 years;
- Education: Must hold at least a bachelor’s degree;
- Work Experience: Must have at least three years of professional work experience. Preference will be given to candidates whose educational background and professional experience are relevant to their chosen master’s program;
- Health Condition: Must be in satisfactory physical and mental health;
- Professional Status: Must belong to one of the following categories:
- Mid-level or senior government officials;
- Senior managers of institutions or enterprises;
- Administrative staff of universities or scientific research institutions;
- Individuals with work or internship experience in international organizations.
- Pre-admission Letter: At the time of application, candidates must have a pre-admission letter issued by their chosen university. This document must not contain any information regarding the awarding of a Chinese Government Scholarship or a guarantee of receiving one.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted through the Chinese Government Scholarship online application system.
When completing the application, please indicate the following:
- Scholarship Type: Type A
- Agency Number: 1563
- Program: Youth of Excellence Scheme of China
The application deadline is 29 March 2027.
Selection Process
- Initial Assessment: The China Scholarship Council (CSC) reviews the submitted documents and verifies whether candidates meet the program requirements.
- Expert Evaluation: An expert committee reviews the applications and determines the admission results.
Important Dates
- January–March 2027: Preparation of application documents and obtaining the pre-admission letter.
- 29 March 2027: Application submission deadline.
- May 2027: Review of application documents.
- June 2027: Announcement of results.
- July–August 2027: Obtaining a study visa from the Chinese Embassy or Consulate.
- September 2027: Commencement of studies in China.
For the complete list of available programs and links to the universities’ websites, please refer to the following link.
Good luck!