Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program 2027 – Chinese Government Full Scholarship

Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program

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Chinese Government Scholarship

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.

Applicants should have received a pre-admission letter from one of 92 subprograms at least when they apply. When applying online, select “Type A” for “Scholarship Type”. The agency code is 1563, and applicants need to select “Youth of Excellence Scheme of China”.

2. Handling of applications

7. Universities and subprograms

No.	Universities	Subprograms	Links
1	Peking University	Yenching Academy of Peking University “China Studies” master’s program	https://yenching.pku.edu.cn/info/1040/4441.htm
2	Peking University	Master’s Program in International Relations	https://www.sis.pku.edu.cn/message27/1364613.htm
3	Peking University	Master’s Program in “Laws of China”	https://en.law.pku.edu.cn/admission/programs/programinhineselaw/index.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/

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No.	Universities				Subprograms		Links
36	Huazhong University of Science and Technology				Master of International Economics and Business		http://iso.hust.edu.cn/info/1194/4329.htm
37	Jilin University				Greening the Globe: Environmental Engineering Excellence Talent Cultivation Program		https://cie.jlu.edu.cn/
38	Jilin University				See the “MICRO” to know — Microbiology Excellence Training Program		Webpage under construction
39	Jilin University				Pharmacology Excellence Training Program in Countries along the Belt and Road		Webpage under construction
40	Lanzhou University				Master Program of Agricultural Ecology		https://sice.lzu.edu.cn/hdmbi/bas/col_detailen.php?id=813
41	Lanzhou University				Master Program of Public Health		https://sice.lzu.edu.cn/hdmbi/bas/col_detailen.php?id=813
42	Lanzhou University				Master Program of International Relations		https://sice.lzu.edu.cn/hdmbi/bas/col_detailen.php?id=813
43	Nanjing University				The Changing Chinese Society (Master of Sociology in English Program)		https://hwxy.nju.edu.cn/English/StudyatNJU/Scholarships/ChineseGovernmentScholarship/20231225/i256693.html
44	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
45	Nanjing University				Master of International Relations		Webpage under construction

No.	Universities	Subprograms	Links
46	Nankai University	International affairs and public policy global elite personnel training program	https://ensie.nankai.edu.cn/info/1038/1267.htm
47	Tsinghua University	International Master of Public Health (IMPH) Program	https://vsph.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/Programs/ssxm/International_Public_Health.htm
48	Tsinghua University	Master of Law (Chinese Law)	http://llm.law.tsinghua.edu.cn/
49	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
50	Xiamen University	Urban and Regional Planning	Webpage under construction
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

No.	Universities	Subprograms	Links
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	WIPO-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

No.	Universities	Subprograms	Links
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	Xi’an Jiaotong University	Belt and Road International Master’s Program in Applied Economics	http://sie.xjtu.edu.cn/
69	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
70	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
71	Northwestern Polytechnical University	The Belt and Road cross-border e-commerce software engineering master project	https://npuinternationalcollege.nwpu.edu.cn/jxj/zgzflhlxzyjxj_kjdsrjgc.htm
72	Zhejiang University	Master program in Energy and Power Engineering	http://iczu.zju.edu.cn/admissionsen/2023/0118/c68995a2711454/page.htm
73	Zhejiang University	Master program in China Studies	http://iczu.zju.edu.cn/admissionsen/2023/0118/c68995a2711454/page.htm
74	Zhejiang University	Master program in Chinese Economy	http://iczu.zju.edu.cn/admissionsen/2023/0118/c68995a2711454/page.htm
No.	Universities	Subprograms	Links
75	Ocean University of China	Master’s program in international business	http://sie.ouc.edu.cn/zgzflhlxzyjxj/list.htm
76	University of Science and Technology of China	Scientific Management Leaders	https://ic.ustc.edu.cn/en/v7list.php?id=517
77	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
78	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
79	China Agricultural University	China-Africa Agricultural Cooperation “1+1” Master Program	http://www.cau.edu.cn/art/2023/1/31/art_10353_896903.html
80	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
81	Renmin University of China	Global Journalism and Communication Program on “Belt and Road” Initiative	http://iso.ruc.edu.cn/jxj/zgzfjxjCSC/d5075802995049b09d6473c45eb1121e.htm
82	Renmin University of China	Chinese Economy Program	http://iso.ruc.edu.cn/jxj/zgzfjxjCSC/d5075802995049b09d6473c45eb1121e.htm
83	Renmin University of China	Master of Business Administration	Webpage under construction
84	Central South University	English-language master’s program for training mining and metallurgical personnel	https://intl.csu.edu.cn/info/1142/2435.htm
No.	Universities	Subprograms	Links
85	Central South University	Technologies in civil engineering and infrastructure construction and maintenance	https://intl.csu.edu.cn/info/1142/2435.htm
86	Central South University	Masters program in English for Transportation Talents	https://intl.csu.edu.cn/zwb/lhlx/jxjlb/zgzflhlxzyjxjxm.htm
87	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
88	Sun Yat-sen University	International Master of Business Administration at Sun Yat-sen University	Webpage under construction
89	Minzu University of China	Master’s Program on Ethnology and Anthropology	Webpage under construction
90	Minzu University of China	Master’s Program in International Communication	Webpage under construction
91	Minzu University of China	Master’s Program on the History of Relations between China and the “Belt and Road” Countries	Webpage under construction
92	Chongqing University	Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program	http://study.cqu.edu.cn/info/1387/1943.htm

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
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.