Zhejiang University Chinese Government Scholarship 2027

Scholarship Details

Introduction

Applications are open for the 2027 Chinese Government Scholarship – Chinese University Program (Type B) at Zhejiang University in China.

The scholarship is established by China’s Ministry of Education (MOE) and administered through the China Scholarship Council (CSC). Under this programme, Zhejiang University recruits international students for full-time graduate studies.

The scholarship provides a tuition waiver, free on-campus accommodation or an accommodation allowance, a monthly stipend and comprehensive medical insurance.

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The application deadline is 31 December 2026.

About the Chinese Government Scholarship

The Chinese Government Scholarship – Chinese University Program is a government-funded scholarship scheme established by the Ministry of Education of China to support international students pursuing graduate education in Chinese universities.

Zhejiang University has been entrusted by the Ministry of Education to recruit full-time international master’s and doctoral students under this programme.

Applicants must apply through both the China Scholarship Council’s online application system and Zhejiang University’s international student application system.

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship provides the following benefits:

• Full tuition waiver: Successful applicants receive a waiver of tuition fees.
• Accommodation: Free on-campus accommodation or an accommodation allowance.
• Monthly stipend: Recipients receive a stipend according to the applicable Chinese Government Scholarship standard. The specific amount is not stated on the university’s announcement.
• Comprehensive medical insurance: Scholarship recipients receive comprehensive medical insurance in accordance with the relevant scholarship provisions.

For further details about the scholarship coverage, applicants should consult the Chinese Government Scholarship information published by the China Scholarship Council.

Study Levels

The scholarship supports full-time graduate studies at Zhejiang University at the following levels:

• Master’s degree programmes.
• Doctoral degree programmes.

Applicants must satisfy the admission requirements for their intended graduate programmes.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet Zhejiang University’s graduate admission qualifications.

In addition, the scholarship has the following age requirements:

• Master’s applicants: Must be under 35 years old.
• Doctoral applicants: Must be under 40 years old.

Applicants should consult the university’s Graduate Programs Application Guide for the complete academic, language and programme-specific admission requirements.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the documents required under Zhejiang University’s Graduate Programs Application Guide.

In addition, scholarship applicants must upload the following supplementary documents:

1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship

Applicants must first complete the application through the CSC Online Application System and download the Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form.

2. Foreigner Physical Examination Form

Applicants must complete the official Foreigner Physical Examination Form, which is issued in a standard format by China’s health and quarantine authorities.

The form must be completed in Chinese or English.

The medical examination must cover every item listed on the form. Incomplete medical records, forms without the attending physician’s signature, forms without the hospital’s official stamp or forms without a sealed photograph of the applicant will be considered invalid.

Medical examination results are valid for six months. Applicants should therefore plan the examination date carefully.

3. Non-Criminal Record Certificate

Applicants must submit a valid Non-Criminal Record Certificate issued by their local public security authority.

The certificate is usually required to have been issued within six months before the application submission date.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete two online application stages.

Step 1: Apply through the CSC Online Application System

Visit the China Scholarship Council’s online application system for Study in China.

• Register or log in to the system.
• Select the Chinese Government Scholarship – Chinese University Program.
• Choose Type B.
• Enter Zhejiang University’s agency number: 10335.
• Complete the application form and submit it.
• Download the completed Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form.

Step 2: Apply through Zhejiang University’s Online Application System

Visit Zhejiang University’s International Student Online Application System.

• Register or log in to the application portal.
• Complete the application information.
• Upload all required graduate programme application documents.
• Upload the Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form.
• Upload the Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
• Upload the Non-Criminal Record Certificate.
• Pay the required application fee before the deadline.

Applications without the application fee paid before the deadline will be considered invalid.

Important: If applicants refill or modify their information in the CSC Online Application System after submitting their application, they must send the updated Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form to Zhejiang University’s relevant admissions email address.

Selection Process

Zhejiang University will review applicants’ submitted documents.

Qualified applicants will be invited to take a video interview arranged by the relevant academic schools.

Admission and scholarship nomination are based on competitive selection. The university considers:

• Research ability.
• Academic performance.
• Language proficiency.
• Interview performance.
• Other relevant factors.

Applicants who pass the university’s internal review and obtain scholarship nomination eligibility will receive pre-admission notices between March and April 2027.

The university will then forward its scholarship nomination list to the China Scholarship Council for review in accordance with CSC regulations.

After the China Scholarship Council completes its review, successful scholarship recipients will be announced on Zhejiang University’s International Admissions website in late July or early August 2027. Admission documents will be sent to the scholarship recipients afterwards.

Important Conditions for Scholarship Recipients

Successful applicants should take note of the following conditions:

• Scholarship recipients will be managed according to the relevant Chinese Government Scholarship regulations after arriving in China.
• Scholarship students are not allowed to change their university, academic programme or study duration as specified in their Admission Notice.
• The International College of Zhejiang University is responsible for interpreting the scholarship award procedures and regulations.
• Applicants should consult the China Scholarship Council’s website for other scholarship requirements and provisions.

Application Deadline

The deadline for the 2027 Zhejiang University Chinese Government Scholarship – Chinese University Program (Type B) is:

31 December 2026 (Beijing Time).

The deadline date is inclusive.

Applicants should ensure that both online application stages are completed and the required application fee is paid before the deadline.

Contact Information

Applicants can contact Zhejiang University for enquiries about their intended study level.

Master’s Degree Programmes

Telephone: +86 571 87951537

Email: admissionmaster@zju.edu.cn

Doctoral Degree Programmes

Telephone: +86 571 87951537

Email: admissionphd@zju.edu.cn

Online Application System:

Zhejiang University International Admissions:

https://iczu.zju.edu.cn/admissionsen

Conclusion

The 2027 Chinese Government Scholarship at Zhejiang University offers international students an opportunity to pursue full-time master’s or doctoral studies in China with a tuition waiver, accommodation support, a monthly stipend and comprehensive medical insurance.

Eligible applicants should review the graduate admission requirements, prepare the required documents and complete both online application stages before 31 December 2026.

Application Links

CSC Online Application System:

https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn

Zhejiang University Online Application System:

https://intlstudent.zju.edu.cn

Official Scholarship Announcement:

https://iczu.zju.edu.cn/admissionsen/2026/1110/c95571a3225398/page.htm

China Scholarship Council Information:

https://www.campuschina.org