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About this opportunity
The Chinese Government Scholarship — Bilateral Program (Type A) is funded by the China Scholarship Council (CSC). In Pakistan, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) selects and nominates Type A candidates. HEC handles Type A only; Type B and other Chinese scholarships are applied for directly.
In the 2026-27 cycle HEC offered 75 seats: 35 for undergraduate (BS), 25 for master’s and 15 for PhD. Applications went through the HEC scholarship portal, which closed on 5 January 2026. The next call is usually announced by HEC near the end of the year — watch the HEC page.
For 2026 and 2027 entry, undergraduate applicants to Chinese Government Scholarship universities must take the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA): Mathematics for everyone, Professional Chinese for Chinese-taught programs, and Physics and/or Chemistry for science, engineering, agriculture and medicine.
Who can apply
Pakistani citizens. Undergraduate applicants: academically excellent holders of a high school diploma (or equivalent), under 25, in good health. CSCA test required.
- Eligible nationalities
- Pakistan
- Study level
- Bachelor's
Mandatory conditions
- Apply for Type A through HEC Pakistan (not directly to CSC).
- China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) score required for undergraduate applicants.
- You cannot hold another Chinese government scholarship at the same time.
What the funding covers
CNY 2,500 per month (undergraduate)
Tuition, free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy, monthly stipend of CNY 2,500 for undergraduates, and comprehensive medical insurance (CNY 800 per year) — per the 2026 Type A guides of CSC universities.
- Tuition Covered
- Stipend or salary Covered
- Travel Not stated — check the official page
- Accommodation Covered
- Health insurance Covered
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.
- Valid passport
- Transcripts and degree or school-leaving certificates (with certified English translations if needed)
- CV
- Statement of purpose, motivation letter or study plan
- Recommendation letters (usually two)
- English test score (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) or waiver evidence
- Tests
- China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) is mandatory for all undergraduate CSC applicants (csca.cn). HSK may be required for Chinese-taught programs.
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
- Register for and take the CSCA (China Scholastic Competency Assessment) — mandatory for undergraduate applicants.
- Apply through the HEC Scholarship Portal when HEC announces the call (last cycle closed 5 January, 4:00 pm PKT).
- Complete the CSC online application as instructed by HEC — Type A is the HEC-nominated route.
- Attend HEC shortlisting / interview if called; HEC nominates to the CSC, which makes the final award.
Before you apply
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Program dates
- Duration
- 4–5 years of bachelor's study, plus a Chinese-language preparatory year for Chinese-taught programs
Verification
- Information
- Verified against the official source. This confirms the details we list — it does not mean applications are open; see the application status above.
- Official source
- www.hec.gov.pk
- Last checked
- 18 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 18 Oct 2026
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