The Governmnet of China Education Ministry, China Scholarship Council (CSC), announced the government scholarship 2023-24 for international candidates. The announced Chinese Governmnet Scholarship is for various programs of the Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. degrees. However, the best universities in China offer CSC scholarships to candidates in different programs. CSC China Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship covering educational expenses, Accommodation, and traveling expenditures. However, the duration of the CSC scholarship varies according to the degree we have explained below, with all other details. Thus, interested Pakistani/AJK nationals can visit the HEC website to apply online for the CSC scholarship 2023. The last date for the Chinese Governmnet Scholarship CSC through the HEC portal is 15 December 2022.
Eligibility criteria for CSC China Scholarship 2023
- AJK/Pakistani nationality holders in good health.
- Dual nationality holders are not eligible.
- Candidates having HSSC/BS/MS degrees for the bachelor’s/Masters and Ph.D. admissions.
- Age limit: less than 25 for undergraduate degrees, less than 35 years for Masters degrees, and less than 40 years for PH.d. Programs
- Candidates with incomplete degrees on the closing date are ineligible.
- Applicants must not receive any other scholarship currently.
- A HAT/USAT test score (at least 50/100) is required. Those who have HAT/USAT test scores on/after 01 January 2022 upload them on the portal for consideration.
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Discipline Offered in CSC Scholarship 2023
The eligible candidates can apply for the following disciplines through the CSC China Scholarship 2023-24 in various degree programs.
- Science
- Engineering
- Agriculture
- Management
- Medicine
- Economics
- Legal studies
- Education
- History
- Literature
- Philosophy
- Fine arts
CSC China Scholarship 2023 Study Level and Duration
The universities in China will offer the programs mentioned above for the following degrees (study levels) by the CSC program.
| Supporting Categories | Major Study (including preparatory years) | Chinese Language (Preparatory study year*) |
| Undergraduate students | 4-5 | 1-2 |
| Masters students | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Doctoral students | 3-4 | 1-2 |
CSC China Scholarship 2023 Benefits
- Tuition fee
- Accommodation (free university dormitory)
- Stipend
- Undergraduate students: CNY 2,500 per month (Min)
- Masters students: CNY 3,000 per month (Min)
- Ph.D. students: CNY 3,500 per month (Min)
- Travel expenses: HEC will not cover the travel expenses in the scholarship. The candidates will be responsible for this.
Required Documents for CSC Scholarship 2023
- Copy of signed application form of HEC in separate spiral binding (no other documents will be attached with the HEC application form)
- Copy of signed application form of CSC with other documents.
- Attested copies of educational documents, IBCC Equivalency Certificate/HEC Equivalency Certificate (if required)
- Photocopy of CNIC/B-form and Domicile
- A study plan/research proposal
- Photocopy of the Physical Examination Record for foreigners in English
- Non-criminal Record
- NOC from applicant employers in case of employment
How to Apply for CSC Scholarship 2023
- Apply online through the HEC portal for the CSC scholarship 2023 after registration. (https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/lao/CGSP/Pages/How-to-Apply.aspx)
- After submitting the online application, take a print of it and sign it.
- HEC Portal for the CSC China scholarship will close on 15 December 2022.
After applying through HEC Portal, Visit the CSC website and submit an online application through program Type: A and Agency No.5861. Download the submitted copy of the CSC China website and keep it yourself. Applicants must submit online applications to the HEC and CSC portals.

