Chinese Government Scholarship Type A — Bachelor’s for Pakistani Students (via HEC)

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.

Pakistani citizens. Undergraduate applicants: academically excellent holders of a high school diploma (or equivalent), under 25, in good health. CSCA test required.

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.