About the program 

Sichuan University China Link Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded) is open for International Students. The scholarship allows Bachelor, Masters, PhD level program(s) in the field of All Subjects taught at China Universities. The deadline of the scholarship is 15 Jan 2025.

The China Link Scholarship Program 2025 is an initiative by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) designed to foster academic exchange and strengthen connections between Chinese and international scholars. This prestigious scholarship offers undergraduate, master’s, Ph.D. students, and faculty members from partner universities around the world a unique opportunity to study or conduct research in China. By bridging cultures through education, the program aims to deepen mutual understanding and build lasting networks for global collaboration.

Why Choose the China Link Scholarship Program?

This scholarship offers unparalleled benefits, including exposure to China's rich culture, cutting-edge research facilities, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with peers from around the world. China scholarships like the China Link Scholarship Program support academic excellence, cross-cultural exchange, and research collaboration, making them ideal for scholars seeking growth and global impact.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Eligible Nationalities

This scholarship is open to international students of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

Program Details

1. Funding Categories and Eligibility

The China Link Scholarship Program offers two main funding categories:

• General Scholar: Open to current undergraduates or master’s students.
• Senior Scholar: Designed for current Ph.D. students or academic faculty.

Eligible applicants must:

• Hold citizenship from a country other than the People’s Republic of China.
• Be under 45 years of age for general scholars and under 50 for senior scholars.
• Be full-time students or employed full-time at CSC's partner universities (refer to Appendix 1 for the list of foreign partner universities).
• Obtain an admission notice or invitation letter from a participating Chinese host university (refer to Appendix 2 for the list of host universities).

2. Program Duration and Study Fields

Applicants can choose study or research durations ranging from 1 to 12 months, with the start date no later than August 31, 2025. The program accepts all disciplines except for Chinese language study, and the medium of instruction can be English or Chinese, depending on the chosen program.

Application Procedure

Step 1: Pre-Admission Application

• Applicants must first apply to Sichuan University to obtain a pre-admission notice. Visit the university’s application portal at Sichuan University Online Application to start this process.

Step 2: CSC Online Application

• Once pre-admission is secured, applicants should log in to the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System at CSC Online Application. Use the agency number 10610 for Sichuan University when completing the online application. Detailed instructions are available in Appendix 3.

Step 3: Application Review and Deadlines

• Application Deadlines: April 15, 2024; July 15, 2024; October 15, 2024; January 15, 2025.
• Result Notifications: Scholarship results will be sent to Sichuan University on May 15, 2024; August 15, 2024; November 15, 2024; and February 15, 2025.
• Sichuan University will then notify applicants of their admission status.

• Follow its instructions to finish all the required application procedures. 
• Applicants must apply the system as requested within the application period.

Application deadline

Deadline: January 15, 2025 

For more information, you could go to the Official website.