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Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program 2027 Chinese Government Scholarship

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Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program

Chinese Government Scholarship

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.

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.

7. Universities and subprograms

 

No. University Subprogram Link
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/
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 Beijing Normal University The Jingshi Academy Master’s Program in Global Development and Governance https://admission-is.bnu.edu.cn/english/international/chinesegovernment/TypeA YouthofExcellenceSchemeofChinaProgram/index.html
13 Dalian University of Technology Mechanical Engineering Global High Talent Master’s Program (English-taught) https://sie.dlut.edu.cn/info/1157/21371.htm
14 Dalian University of Technology Excellent Talent Software Engineering Master’s Program (English-taught) https://sie.dlut.edu.cn/info/1157/21371.htm
15 Dalian University of Technology Excellence Program-Master’s Program in Materials Science and Engineering https://sie.dlut.edu.cn/info/1157/21371.htm
16 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
17 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
18 University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Advanced Studies in Scientific Instrumentation for Developing Countries Webpage under construction
19 Southeast University English-language master’s program in “Global Public Health” https://cis.seu.edu.cn/chinese/2023/0201/c14298a434193/page.htm
20 Southeast University “One Belt and One Road” Business Analytics Master’s Program Webpage under construction
21 Southeast University “One Belt and One Road” Sustainable Infrastructure Master’s Program Webpage under construction
22 University of International Business and Economics Master of International Economic Cooperation https://sie.uibe.edu.cn/en/Newsss/NotAnn/e5cbeb2ab3d146b3ae0b9289a9a819b1.htm
23 University of International Business and Economics Master of International Finance http://sie.uibe.edu.cn/en/Newsss/NotAnn/94881a567bc4419c93bc2d4788562d13.htm
24 University of International Business and Economics International Master of Public Administration Webpage under construction
25 Fudan University Program in Chinese Business Law https://iso.fudan.edu.cn/isoenglish/ce/4d/c16952a642637/page.htm
26 Fudan University Master Program of Global Public Policy https://iso.fudan.edu.cn/isoenglish/ce/6c/c16952a642668/page.htm
27 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
28 Harbin Institute of Technology Smart Transportation Leadership Talent Program – Master’s Program in Transportation Engineering under Belt and Road Initiative http://studyathit.hit.edu.cn/18340/list.htm
29 East China Normal University Global Curriculum Leadership Graduate Program Webpage under construction
30 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
31 East China Normal University Excellent Creative Design Practice Talents Program http://lxs.ecnu.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/master/yesscholarship
32 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
33 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
34 South China University of Technology MBA Program for Developing Countries https://sie.scut.edu.cn/20889/list.htm
35 Huazhong University of Science and Technology International Master of Public Administration http://iso.hust.edu.cn/info/1194/4329.htm
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
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
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 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
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/d50758029950​49b09d6473c45eb1121e.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
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

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 2027 Application preparations Applicants prepare application materials as required and apply for pre-admission letter from the intended university.
2 29th 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.

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.

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”.