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Chinese Government Scholarships

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  • The Chinese Government Scholarships are awarded by the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) to international students in Chinese Universities affiliated with the CSC.
  • These scholarships support international students, teachers and scholars who intend to pursue degrees at all levels, non-degree students and individuals who intend to conduct research in China.

Examples of Scholarships Available for International Students

  1. a) Bilateral Program
  • This program gives full and partial scholarships in accordance with the educational exchange agreements between the government of China and the governments of other countries, institutions, international organizations and universities.
  • This program supports undergraduates, graduates, general scholars and senior scholars.
  1. b) Chinese University Program
  • This program gives full scholarships to designated Chinese Universities and provincial educational offices in specific regions to recruit international students for graduate studies in China.
  • Under this program, undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral students receive scholarships.

Chinese Government Scholarship – Bilateral Program

Scholarship Overview

  • The Chinese Government has set up a series of scholarship programs to sponsor international students, teachers and scholars to study and conduct research in Chinese Universities.
  • Under the Bilateral Scholarship Program, scholarships are given based on exchange agreements between the Chinese Government and governments of other countries.
  • This scholarship program supports undergraduates, graduates, general scholars and senior scholars.
  • Applicants for this scholarship apply directly to the dispatching authorities for overseas study in China within their home countries.

Host Schools

  • Designated Chinese Universities

Fields of Study

  • Category 1: Philosophy, Economics, Education, Legal Studies, Literature (excluding Fine Arts), Management, History
  • Category 2: Agriculture, Engineering, Science
  • Category 3: Medicine, Fine Arts

What does the scholarship cover?

  1. a) Full scholarship waivers
  • Tuition waiver – the funds allocated are used by the host university to cover the student’s education, administrative costs, and expenditure to support student activities.
  • Accommodation – free in the university dormitory. If there is no space in the dorm, an accommodation subsidy is given as follows:
    • Undergraduate/Master’s students – CNY 700 per month
    • Doctoral students and senior scholars – CNY 1000 per month
  • Stipend issued as follows:
    • Undergraduates – CNY 2500 per month
    • Master’s/ General Scholars – CNY 3000 per month
    • Doctoral students/Senior Scholars – CNY 3500 per month
  • Comprehensive medical insurance
  1. b) Partial scholarship waivers
  • One or some of the items listed as part of the full scholarship

How many scholarships are given?

  • Not stated

Which countries are targeted?

  • International students

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be a citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China
  • Be in good health
  • Be under 25 and a high school graduate for undergraduate studies
  • Be under 35 and have a bachelor’s degree for master’s studies
  • Be under 40 and have a master’s degree for doctoral studies
  • Be under 50 and have a master’s degree (or above), or be an associate professor (or above) to qualify to be a senior scholar

How do I Apply – Next Steps

Follow these steps carefully to apply for this scholarship opportunity.

  • Step 1: Apply to the dispatching authority for overseas study in China in your home country
  • Step 2: Apply to your target university for the pre-admission letter once you are recommended by the dispatching authorities as an eligible candidate. (You will receive an award letter for CGS candidates)
  • Step 3: Complete the online application procedure at the CGS Information Management System for international students. You are expected to submit the application online and print a hard copy. You may need to consult the dispatching authorities for instructions on the CGS Information Management System for International Students, and the Agency Number.
  • Step 4: Submit all your application documents to the dispatching authorities of your home country before the application deadline.

Note:

  • Only applications of recommended candidates from dispatching authorities will be considered.

Required Documents

  • The application form for the Chinese Government Scholarship (in Chinese or English)
  • Notarized highest diploma (photocopy)
  • Academic transcripts (Chinese or English)
  • A Study Plan or Research Proposal (in Chinese or English). Undergraduate applicants should write a minimum of 200 words, non-degree applicants 500 words, and graduate applicants 800 words.
  • Two recommendation letters (in Chinese or English)
  • A CD of your works (for fine arts students)
  • Valid documents of your guardians in China (if you are under 18)
  • Foreigner physical examination form (photocopy)
  • A copy of the pre-admission letter from the designated Chinese University
  • A copy of the HSK Certificate (if available)

Note:

  • Documents should be bound together at the top left corner, in order
  • Applicants must submit 2 sets of bound documents
  • No application documents will be returned

Closing Date

  • 30th April 2019

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