CSC China Link Scholarship

Program Scheme

①  Funding Categories

        General scholar: applicable to current undergraduates or graduates.  

        Senior scholar: applicable to current Ph. D candidates or faculties 

②  Duration

        1-12 months

        Start study in China no later than August 31, 2026.  

③  Working Language 

        English or Chinese, depending on the program candidates apply for.

④  Study/Research Fields

        China Link Program Major List at SUFE.pdf

Funding

Successful applicants will receive a full scholarship from CSC during their stay in China, including tuition waiver, free on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and monthly stipend (CNY 3,000 for general scholars; CNY 3,500 for senior scholars). 

Eligibility

①  Be a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China and be in good health both mentally and physically. 

②  Be under 45 applying for general scholars; Be under 50 applying for senior scholars. 

③  Register as full-time student or employed as full-time academic staff at CSC's foreign partner university by the time of application and throughout the proposed stay in China. Foreign university list please refer to 国外院校列表 Foreign University List.pdf.  

④  Have obtained admission qualification from SUFE for the next intake

Application Process

Step 1: Apply for a General Scholar / Senior Scholar Program at SUFE.

Visit the Study at SUFE website for the list of international student programs and for information, confirm the specific entry requirements. Remit the application fee (CNY415) and submit the program application through SUFE Applicant Portal.

Applicants whose institution is a partner university of SUFE, or who have contacted and obtained a recommendation from one of our academic institutions, should indicate this in the "Study Plan" section when submitting your application materials.

*Remit the non-refundable application fee (CNY415). Only bank transfer is accepted. 

    If payment is made in China, please fill in with payee's information in Chinese.

    Payee: 上海财经大学

    A/C: 442959257313

    Bank: 中国银行上海市五角场支行

    If payment is made outside the Chinese mainland, please fill in with payee's information in English.

    Payee: SHANGHAI UNIVERSITY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMICS

    A/C: 442959257313

    Bank：BANK OF CHINA SHANGHAI BRANCH

    Swift Code：BKCHCNBJ300

    Bank Add：BANK OF CHINA  TOWER, 200 MID YINCHENG ROAD SHANGHAI 200120,

    THE   PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Step 2: Apply to the CSC for the scholarship

SUFE will review the application materials and, if necessary, arrange a video or phone interview. Upon approval, applicants will receive a pre-admission notice issued by SUFE. You will need to apply separately to the CSC for the scholarship and follow the CSC application process. CSC applications must be submitted online on the CSC website (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login).

Online application guide please refer to Online Application Guide.pdf. 

Step 3: CSC notifies scholarship admission result to SUFE.

Step 4: SUFE notifies scholarship admission results to applicants.

Application Deadline

Enrollment for 2025 Fall Semester:2025/6/30

Enrollment for 2026 Spring Semester:2025/12/31

Application Document

(1) ID photo: Please submit a color photo taken within the last 6 months, with your head facing straight forward and a clear, unobstructed view of your face. The background must be solid white or blue. Head coverings are prohibited.

(2) Passport Homepage: Applicant shall submit a clear scanned copy of his/her ordinary passport within validity.

(3) Certificate of Highest Education: If not applicable, please upload a school letter or employment letter issued by your current foreign university.

(4) Transcripts of Highest Education: If not applicable, please upload a school letter or employment letter issued by the current university.

(5) Study Plan: Personal Statement or Research Proposal in Chinese or English, at least 500 words.

(6) Physical Examination Record for Foreigner:Applicants planning to stay in China for more than 6 months must submit a photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English or Chinese. Applicants staying in China less than 6 months could upload a personal health statement instead.

(7) Non-criminal records report: Applicants planning to stay in China for more than 6 months must submit a photocopy of the non-criminal records report issued by the public authority at current residency. Applicants staying in China less than 6 months could upload a non-criminal records statement instead.

(8) Language Proficiency Certificate (optional)

(9) Other Supporting Documents (optional)

Contact Us

Address: Room 620, No.321 Wudong Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai (200433), China

Tel: +86-21-65361944

E-mail: ices@sufe.edu.cn

Wechat: Study_at_SUFE

* All the time/date above are Beijing time.

* Admission Office, ICES SUFE reserves the right of final explanation for the information aforementioned.