China Scholarship Council implements the Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program in order to train global governance talents with a broad international perspective, superior comprehensive quality, outstanding leadership, and multicultural background.
Key Details
- Number of students to be enrolled: 200
- Supporting Candidates: Master students
- Teaching language: English
- 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 coursework 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.
- Coverage: Full scholarship
Eligibility
- An applicant must be a citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China, and be under the age of 45 and in good health both mentally and physically.
- 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.
- An applicant must fall into one of the following four categories:
- A government official at the division chief level (or equivalent level) or above;
- A senior manager of an institution or enterprise;
- An administrator of a university or scientific research institution;
- Those who have relevant employment or internship experience in international organizations.
- The pre-admission letter given by the university must contain all of the necessary information for registration, such as personal information, the admission date, and the major's information. It cannot contain any information about having received or promised to receive Chinese government scholarships.
Application approach
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 April 30, 2023.
Applicants should have received a pre-admission letter from one of the 72 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 the "Youth of Excellence Scheme of China".
Handling of applications
The China Scholarship Council accepts individual applications directly, reviews the materials submitted by applicants then arranges expert review.
Assessment and enrollment
- The application materials will undergo a preliminary examination by the China Scholarship Council.
- China Scholarship Council will arrange a second examination by a panel of experts. The final enrollment results will be announced after expert review.
Time and Steps
| Time | Steps | Requirement |
| January through April 2023 | Application Preparation | Applicants prepare application materials as required and apply for a pre-admission letter from the intended University |
| By the end of April | Online Application | For online application, applicants need to login to through htttps://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login |
| May | Documents Review | A panel of experts arranged by the China Scholarship Council reviewed applications documents to determine who to enroll |
| June | Enrollment announcement | Admission outcomes are publicized and documents for admission are sent |
| July and August | Visa to China application | Those who have been accepted to go to Chinese embassies or consulates to obtain study visas and prepare to study in China |
| September | Commencement of study in China | Students arrive at the University, complete registration and obtain residence permits. |
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/1040/3781.htm |
| 2 | Peking University | Master's Program in International Relations | https://www.sis.pku.edu.cn/message27/1364614.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 | “Technology, Law and Governance” Program | |
| 5 | Beihang University | Executive Master of Global Outstanding Management Talents in China Program | |
| 6 | Beijing Institute of Technology | Master’s Program of Mechanical Engineering |
https://isc.bit.edu.cn/eventsnotices/94207217bd8f447683dea56a033b4907.htm |
| 7 | Beijing Institute of Technology | Master’s Program of Computer Science and Technology | |
| 8 | Beijing Institute of Technology | Master’s Program of International Organizations and Global Governance | |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | 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 |
| 11 | Southeast University | English-language master's program in “The Belt and Road Electronic Information” | https://cis.seu.edu.cn/2023/0201/c14041a434174/page.htm |
| 12 | Southeast University | English-language master's program in “Infrastructure of Smart Transportation and New Transportation” | https://cis.seu.edu.cn/2023/0201/c14041a434179/page.htm |
| 13 | Southeast University | English-language master's program in “Global Public Health” |
https://cis.seu.edu.cn/2023/0201/c14041a434183/page.htm |
| 14 | Fudan University | Program in Chinese Business Law | https://iso.fudan.edu.cn/isoenglish/57/88/c17458a481160/page.htm |
| 15 | East China Normal University | Master’s program in education in developing countries | |
| 16 | East China Normal University | Program for Management Elite in Russia and Eurasia | |
| 17 | East China Normal University | Master’s program in international business (with focus on global management and China studies ) | |
| 18 | Huazhong University of Science and Technology | International Master of Public Administration | |
| 19 | Huazhong University of Science and Technology | Master of International Economics and Business | |
| 20 | Jilin University | Northeast Asia Legal Talents Program | https://cie.jlu.edu.cn/info/1079/3227.htm |
| 21 | Jilin University | Master of Public Health | https://cie.jlu.edu.cn/info/1079/3228.htm |
| 22 | Jilin University | Master of Public Diplomacy for Developing Countries | https://cie.jlu.edu.cn/info/1079/3226.htm |
| 23 | Lanzhou University | Master Program of Agricultural Ecology | |
| 24 | Lanzhou University | Master Program of Public Health | |
| 25 | Lanzhou University | Master Program of International Relations | |
| 26 | Nankai University | “International business in the context of the new globalization pattern” elite personnel training program | |
| 27 | Nankai University | “International affairs and public policy” global elite personnel training program | |
| 28 | Nankai University | Master’s program in tourism management for global top talent | |
| 29 | Tsinghua University | International Master of Public Health (IMPH) Program | https://vsph.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/Programs/ssxm/International_Public_Health.htm |
| 30 | 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 |
| 31 | Shandong University | English-language master's program in global health | |
| 32 | Shandong University | Training program for management personnel of high-end internationalization projects | |
| 33 | Shandong University | English-language master's program in international relations | |
| 34 | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | Master of International Business Program (English-taught) |
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| 35 | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | LL.M. Program in Chinese Law (English-taught) |
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| 36 | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | China’s Politics and Economy Program (English-taught) |
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| 37 | Sichuan University | SCU Master of Tourism Management | |
| 38 | Sichuan University | SCU Master of International Engineering Management (IMEM) | |
| 39 | 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/202301/t20230128_322933.html |
| 40 | Tianjin University | “Youth of Excellence Scheme of China” program for training civil engineering professionals for the “Belt and Road” countries | |
| 41 | Tongji University | International Master's Degree Program in Environmental Management and Sustainable Development | |
| 42 | Tongji University | MIP in Industrial Property | |
| 43 | Wuhan University | Master’s program in geospatial information science | |
| 44 | Wuhan University | Master’s program in China’s economic development and globalization | |
| 45 | Wuhan University | Master’s program in electronic information (with focus on software engineering) | |
| 46 | Xi’an Jiaotong University | Master of Digital Business Management | http://sie.xjtu.edu.cn/en/info/1224/2056.htm |
| 47 | Northwestern Polytechnical University | NPU "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_Chine2.htm |
| 48 | Northwestern Polytechnical University | NPU The Belt and Road" Master's Program in Business Administration | https://studyat.nwpu.edu.cn/SCHOLARSHIPS1/Youth_of_Excellence_Scheme_of_China_Program_Chines.htm |
| 49 | Zhejiang University | Master program in Energy and Power Engineering |
http://iczu.zju.edu.cn/admissionsen/2023/0118/c68995a2711454/page.htm |
| 50 | Zhejiang University | Master program in China Studies | |
| 51 | Zhejiang University | Master program in Chinese Economy | |
| 52 | Ocean University of China | Master’s program in international business (for foreign students) | http://sie.ouc.edu.cn/english/2023/0128/c18044a422689/page.htm |
| 53 | University of Science and Technology of China | Scientific Management Leaders | |
| 54 | University of Science and Technology of China | Advanced Management Talents in Scientific and Technological Industry Policy | |
| 55 | China Agricultural University | The China-Africa Science and Technology Backyards (STB) Master Program | |
| 56 | China Agricultural University | China-Africa Agricultural Cooperation “1+1” Master Program | |
| 57 | China Agricultural University | The International Talent for Innovative Management of Rural Vitalization Master Program | |
| 58 | Renmin University of China | Global Journalism and Communication Program on “Belt and Road” Initiative | |
| 59 | Renmin University of China | Chinese Economy Program | |
| 60 | Renmin University of China | Contemporary China Studies Program (Suzhou Campus) | |
| 61 | Central South University | English-language master's program for training mining and metallurgical personnel | |
| 62 | Central South University | Technologies in civil engineering and infrastructure construction and maintenance | |
| 63 | Central South University | Master’s program for training senior international civil service employees | |
| 64 | 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 |
| 65 | Minzu University of China | English-language master's program in ethnology and anthropology | |
| 66 | Minzu University of China | English-language “The Belt and Road” master’s program in international journalism and communication | |
| 67 | Minzu University of China | English-language master's program in relations between China and the “Belt and Road” countries | |
| 68 | Chongqing University | Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program for International Students of Chongqing University | http://study.cqu.edu.cn/info/1387/1943.htm |
| 69 | University of International Business and Economics | Master of International Economic Cooperation | http://sie.uibe.edu.cn/en/Newsss/NotAnn/e5cbeb2ab3d146b3ae0b9289a9a819b1.htm |
| 70 | University of International Business and Economics | Master of International Finance | http://sie.uibe.edu.cn/en/Newsss/NotAnn/94881a567bc4419c93bc2d4788562d13.htm |
| 71 | 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 |
| 72 | South China University of Technology | MBA Program for Developing Countriesat South China University of Technology (SCUT) | http://sie.scut.edu.cn/20889/list.htm |