Applications are now open for the Chinese Government Scholarship at Shandong University 2026-2027. CSC scholarships aim to support Chinese universities to enroll outstanding international students for postgraduate studies and research in China.

This Chinese Government Scholarship – Chinese University Program is fully funded and open for foreign students to study at master’s and Ph.D. degree programs that are offered by Shandong University. Scholarship students can register for either a Chinese-taught program or an English-taught program if applicable, with good Chinese or English language proficiency.

Funded in 1901, Shandong University (SDU, 山东大学 – Shāndōng Dàxué) is a public research university in Shandong, China. With more than 57 000 students, SDU is classified as one of the largest universities in China. Shandong University offers master’s and doctoral degree programs in all major academic disciplines, covering the humanities, science, and engineering, as well as medicine.

Program Details

• Host Institutions: Shandong University (SDU) in China.
• Fields of studies: Eligible fields available at the university. Please click here for the full list of Master programs and here for the full list of PhD programs.
• Number of awards: Not specified.
• Duration: Normal duration of master’s and PhD program.
• Target group: Open to non-Chinese citizens.

Chinese Government Scholarship at Shandong University Benefits

The Chinese Government Scholarship – Chinese University Program at Shandong University is fully funded and provides successful applicants with the following benefits:

1. tuition waiver;
2. accommodation;
3. monthly stipend;
4. medical insurance.

Chinese Government Scholarship at Shandong University Eligibility

To apply for this government scholarship, candidates must be a:

• citizen of a country other than P. R. China, and be in good health;
• bachelor’s degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for master’s programs;
• master’s degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for doctoral programs;
• English-medium Programs
  • Applicants whose native or official language is English are exempt from providing English language certification.
  • Applicants whose native language or official language is not English are required to submit the results of the IELTS (6.0 or above), TOEFL (80 points or above, SDU’s DI code: C296), MyBest Scores (80 points or above), and Essentials test (8 points or above), or other equivalent certificates of English proficiency.
  • Applicants whose native or official language is not English and who have obtained their highest degree at an institution where the primary language of instruction is English, do not need to provide IELTS/TOEFL scores but must submit a letter of proof.
• Chinese-medium Programs:
  • HSK Level 6 (180 points or above).
  • The only exception to the Chinese proficiency test requirement is for applicants who have obtained their highest degree at an institution where the primary language of instruction is Chinese. Official proof must be submitted.

How to Apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship at Shandong University

Eligible candidates who would like to apply for this government scholarship must follow the instructions provided below.

Step 1: CSC online registration

Create an account at https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/ and choose the corresponding program (Type B for university program). The agency No. of Shandong University is 10422. Download the application form (in PDF) and print it.

Step 2: Shandong University Online Registration

Applicants must log in to the SDU Online Application System for International Students in order to apply. They must first create an account in order to have access to the online application system. The application form should be fully filled in and the required documents have to be uploaded.

Required Documents

1. Personal information page of the passport (regular personal passport valid beyond October 31, 2026).
2. Undergraduate diploma/degree and master’s diploma/degree or pre-graduation certificate (the pre-graduation certificate must be stamped with the school seal, indicating the expected graduation date, and the graduation certificate must be obtained before September 2026)
3. Transcripts of all undergraduate and master courses (stamped with the school seal).
4. Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors (or experts with equivalent professional titles) related to the applied program. The recommendation letters should include the referrer’s name (handwritten signature), position, institution, telephone number, and email address.
5. A Letter of Motivation in Chinese or English. The motivation letter should be written in accordance with the requirements of the template (please click on the following links to download the template for Master or PhD). Applicants applying for Chinese-taught programs should write in Chinese, and applicants applying for English-taught programs should write in English.
6. Language proficiency certificate (the certificate should be valid, usually for a period of 2 years). If applicants provide proof of language of instruction, a school letter signed by the relevant responsible person and stamped with the school seal is required).
7. Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
8. Certificate of No Criminal Record issued by local public security management department (valid within 6 months prior to the application date).
9. Statement of Financial Support through a Guarantor and its supporting documents (applicants who apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship and don’t accept any adjustment are exempt from these requirements), including:
   • Statement of Financial Support through a Guarantor;
   • Proof of sufficient funds to cover the reasonable expenses for study, living, international travel, etc. during the period of studying in China;
   • scanned copies of passport or other identification document of the financial guarantor (limited to the applicant or immediate family members).
10. Applicants who meet the following criteria are required to submit the following supporting documents:
    1. For Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan residents who emigrated and acquired foreign nationality and are applying as international students, the following documents are required:
       • Certificate of annulment of Chinese nationality;
       • Certificate of annulment of household registration in China;
       • Certificate of acquiring foreign nationality;
    2. For applicants obtaining foreign nationality at birth, if either one or both parents are Chinese citizens, the following documents are required:
       • Certificate of obtaining foreign nationality at birth;
       • Permanent residence permit, passport, or identification document of the parents (one being a Chinese citizen) before the applicant’s birth in a foreign country;
11. Proof of Employment (if available);
12. Table of Contents and Abstracts of Published Academic Articles (if available);
13. Additional Supplementary Materials required by Shandong University.

The application deadline is February 6, 2026. For more details on the Chinese Government Scholarship at Shandong University, please refer to the CSC Scholarship Application Tips and Tricks and visit the official page.