China Scholarship Council (CSC)

China Scholarship Council (CSC), a non-profit institution affiliated with the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, supports Chinese students who wish to study at the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) and the Paris Climate School, Sciences Po and intend to pursue a career in international organizations.

The following nine Masters are open to candidates of CSC Scholarship Program:

• Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA)
  • Master in International Security
  • Master in International Governance and Diplomacy
  • Master in International Economic Policy
  • Master in International Development
  • Master in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action
  • Master in Environmental Policy
  • Master in International Energy Transitions
• Paris Climate School
  • Master in Ecological Transition, Risks and Governance

Eligibility requirements

Candidates to CSC Scholarship Program shall meet the selection criteria set out by CSC as following:

• Be a citizen of the People’s Republic of China.
• Under the age of 28 at the time of application.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree, while having the experience of working in an international organization (including international organisations’ offices in China) as an intern or other type of work for at least 6 months; or
• Be enrolled in the final year of a master degree programme; or
• Hold a Master’s degree.
• Receive an offer of admission for a two year Master’s degree program at PSIA or at the Paris Climate School;
• Commit to obtaining at least 6 months working experience (including internship) in an international organization during the two-year Master’s degree program at PSIA or at the Paris Climate School, or within one(1)year of graduation.

The CSC scholarship may not be combined with other scholarships such as the Eiffel or Boutmy scholarships.

Scholarship amount

CSC will provide successful candidates with a full scholarship: including tuition fees, a monthly allowance as prescribed by the Chinese Government (which includes health insurance) for up to two (2) years, as well as a return international airfare.

Application and selection process

Candidates must first apply to study at one of the nine 2-year master programs offered by PSIA and the Paris Climate School at Sciences Po. Applications should be completed on Sciences Po's Admissions website. For the 2027 intake, candidates of CSC scholarship program must submit the application with all required documents by 3 January 2027.

In March or in April 2027, all candidates are required to complete the scholarship application on CSC website, including the submission of an unconditional admission letter from PSIA or from the Paris Climate School. CSC will evaluate and make the final decision about its scholarship. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate CSC's interview. The final scholarship result will come out before summer.

Contacts

• At Sciences Po, Liy Huayin, Chief representative of Sciences Po China Office: info.chine@sciencespo.fr
• At CSC, Ms. Hou, Project Officer, Division of Overseas Study Talent Selection and Training: gjzz@csc.edu.cn or +86 010-66093594 / 3334