China’s University Offering Fully Funded Scholarship for Students

The Harbin Institute of Technology has announced that applications are now open for the China Link Scholarship 2025. This prestigious scholarship is offered by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and is available for undergraduate, master’s, PhD students, and faculty members. The scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for international scholars to engage in academic and research activities in China.

Comprehensive Benefits for Scholars

The China Link Scholarship offers numerous benefits to its recipients, including:

• Tuition Fees: Covered fully by the scholarship.
• Accommodation: On-campus housing provided at no cost.
• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage included.
• Monthly Stipend: CNY 3,000 for undergraduate and master’s students; CNY 3,500 for doctoral students and faculty members.

Scholarship Duration

The duration of the scholarship can range from 1 to 12 months, allowing flexibility for scholars to conduct research across various disciplines, excluding Chinese language studies.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of a country other than China.
• Age Limit: Under 45 years old for undergraduate and master’s applicants; under 50 years old for doctoral and faculty applicants.
• Enrollment/Employment: Must be a full-time student or full-time academic staff at one of CSC’s foreign partner universities.
• Admission/Invitation: Must have received a pre-admission letter or an invitation letter from HIT.

Application Process

The application process involves two main steps:

1. Pre-Admission: Applicants must apply for pre-admission and receive an invitation from HIT.
2. CSC Online Application: Complete the online application on the CSC website ( and upload the necessary supporting documents. HIT’s agency number for the application is 10213.

After completing these steps, HIT will notify applicants of their scholarship admission results.

Important Deadline

Scholars must arrive in China no later than August 31, 2025, to commence their studies or research.

For More Information

Interested applicants can find more details about the scholarship, including eligibility, benefits, application procedures, and deadlines, on the official HIT scholarship webpage: HIT China Link Scholarship Program.

This scholarship presents an excellent opportunity for international students and faculty members to advance their academic and research careers in one of China’s leading institutions, the Harbin Institute of Technology.