Chinese Government Scholarship Youth of Excellence Scheme 2025
Applications are now open for the Chinese Government Scholarship Youth of Excellence Scheme 2025 (YES China), this program is a fully Funded Scholarship designed to cultivate global governance talents with a broad international perspective, outstanding comprehensive qualities, excellent leadership abilities, and diverse cultural backgrounds. This scholarship offers a unique opportunity for outstanding youth from around the world to pursue master's degrees in China, fostering mutual understanding and friendship between China and other countries.
About the Youth of Excellence Scheme of China
Operating under the Chinese Government Scholarships (CGS) program, the Youth of Excellence Scheme (YES China) is a full scholarship program established by the Ministry of Education of China (MOE) and implemented by the China Scholarship Council (CSC). The program aims to provide education opportunities to outstanding talents worldwide who share a global vision, possess excellent leadership capability, and have cross-cultural competence. The scholarship targets individuals who are committed to contributing to global governance and international development.
Scholarship Benefits
The YES China program offers several benefits to successful applicants, including:
Full scholarship coverage: Covers tuition fees, registration fees, laboratory experiment fees, internship fees, and fees for basic learning materials.
On-campus accommodation: Scholars will be provided with accommodation on campus.
Living allowance: A monthly stipend to cover living expenses.
Medical insurance: Comprehensive medical insurance for the duration of the scholarship.
Round-trip airfare: A one-way air ticket to China upon registration and a one-way air ticket back to the student's home country after completion of study.
Settlement subsidy: A one-off settlement subsidy after registration.
Participating Universities and Eligible Study Programs
The Youth of Excellence Scheme (YES China) funds the full duration of a master's programme for awardees, there are several Universities across china participating in this scheme with various study fields available, from social sciences, humanities, Economics and Management to STEM fields.
Here are a few examples of participating universities and eligible fields of study for the Chinese Government Scholarship Youth of Excellence Scheme 2025:
Participating Universities
1. Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU):
-Master of Digital Business Management
2. Peking University:
-Yenching Academy’s “China Studies” Program
- Master’s in International Relations
- Master’s in Chinese Law
4. Tsinghua University:
- International Master of Public Health
- Master of Law (Chinese Law)
5. Wuhan University:
- Geospatial Information Technology
- Chinese Philosophy and Culture
6. Northwestern Polytechnical University:
- International Public Admin. and Management
- cross-border e-commerce software Eng.
7. Renmin University of China
- Chinese Economy Program
- Global Journalism and Communication
ℹ️ These are just a few examples, and there are many more programs and universities participating in the scheme. You can review the full list of Universities and Study programs here
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the YES China scholarship, applicants must:
Be a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China.
Be under the age of 45 and in good health both mentally and physically.
Hold a bachelor's degree or higher degree and have at least three years of work experience.
Have professional training or work experience related to the proposed program.
Fall into one of the following categories: a government official at the division chief level or above, a senior manager of an institution or enterprise, an administrator of a university or scientific research institution, or those with relevant employment or internship experience in international organizations.
Application Process
The application process for the YES China scholarship involves several steps:
1. Secure University Admission: Applicants should have received a pre-admission letter for one of subprograms offered by universities mentioned on this webpage before applying for the scholarship.
2. Scholarship Application : Applicants should log on to the Chinese Government Scholarship System for online application and submit application materials before 23:59 on March 31, 2025 (GMT+8).
When applying online, choose "Type A" for "Scholarship Type". The agency code is 1563, and applicants need to find "Youth of Excellence Scheme of China".
3. Submission of documents: Applicants must submit various documents, including proof of education, language proficiency (such as TOEFL or IELTS scores), a study plan, a CV, a physical examination record, a non-criminal record, and letters of recommendation.
4. Expert review: The application materials will undergo a preliminary examination by the China Scholarship Council and expert review.
5. Announcement of results: Results will be announced, and successful applicants will receive their admission materials.
🌐 For Further information, visit the official webpage of Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program by clicking button below.
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