The Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program Chinese Government Scholarship is open for application now. Some key information about the program is listed as follows.

I. Who can apply?

An applicant for master’s programs must:

a. be a Gambian national with no criminal records.

b. be aged under 45 in good health both mentally and physically.

c. have been awarded a bachelor’s degree or higher degree.

d. have at least three years of work experience.

e. fall into one of the following four categories:

① A government official at the division chief level (or equivalent level) or above;

② A senior manager of an institution or enterprise;

③ An administrator of a university or scientific research institution;

④ Those who have relevant employment or internship experience in international organizations.

f. have the pre-admission letter given by the listed university. Information about universities and subprograms can be found on the website: https://www.campuschina.org/content/details3_790440.html 

II. How to apply?

a. Applicants should log on to the Chinese Government Scholarship System for online application (http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login) and submit application materials before 15:59 on March 31, 2026 (GMT).

b. Applicants should have received at least one pre-admission letter from one of subprograms when they apply. 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".

III. Can applicants apply for scholarship programs to study in China through other ways?

a. Apart from the above-mentioned program, there are a variety of full and partial scholarship programs offered by other parties in China. Relevant information can be found on the website: https://campuschina.org/

b. Moreover, it is important to note that, no third-party agents have been authorized for the application of the Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program Chinese Government Scholarship. The Chinese Embassy will not charge any fees from applicants during the application process. Applicants are advised to beware of online frauds.