Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program Chinese Government Scholarship (2026-2027)
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 31, 2026 (GMT+8). (We recommend to submit a week before the deadline in order to avoid technical issue.)
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".
- 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/Youth_of_Excellence_Scheme_of_China_Program_Chines.htm |
| 69 |
Northwestern Polytechnical University |
The Belt and Road Master's Program in Business Administration |
https://studyat.nwpu.edu.cn/SCHOLARSHIPS1/Youth_of_Excellence_Scheme_of_China_Program_Chine2.htm |
| 70 |
Northwestern Polytechnical University |
The Belt and Road cross-border e-commerce software engineering master project |
https://npuinternationalcollege.nwpu.edu.cn/jxj/zgzflhlxzyjxj_kjdsrjgc.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 |
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