The Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) has announced that applications are open for the China Link Scholarship 2025. Sponsored by the China Scholarship Council (CSC), this prestigious scholarship is available to undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students, as well as faculty members. It offers international scholars a remarkable opportunity to engage in academic and research activities in China.
### Comprehensive Benefits for Scholars
The China Link Scholarship provides numerous benefits, including:
– **Tuition Fees:** Fully covered.
– **Accommodation:** Free on-campus housing.
– **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 scholarship duration ranges from 1 to 12 months, offering flexibility for scholars to conduct research across various disciplines, excluding Chinese language studies.
### Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
– Be a citizen of a country other than China.
– Be under 45 years old for undergraduate and master’s applicants; under 50 years old for doctoral and faculty applicants.
– Be a full-time student or full-time academic staff at one of CSC’s foreign partner universities.
– Have received a pre-admission letter or an invitation letter from HIT.
### Application Process
The application involves two main steps:
1. **Pre-Admission:** Apply for pre-admission and receive an invitation from HIT.
2. **CSC Online Application:** Complete the online application on the CSC website (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login) 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](https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login).
This scholarship presents an excellent opportunity for international students and faculty members to advance their academic and research careers at one of China’s leading institutions, the Harbin Institute of Technology.
