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Chinese Government Scholarships – Bilateral Program

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Chinese Government Bilateral Scholarship Program

  • The Chinese Government Scholarships are awarded by the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) to international students in Chinese Universities affiliated with the CSC.

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

NOTE: Undergraduate students must register for Chinese-taught courses. They will then be required to take 1 to 2 years of Chinese language preparatory study.

What does the scholarship cover?

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

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 45 and have a high school diploma or higher for the general scholar program
  • 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. (CGS candidates all  receive an award letter)
  • 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

  • 15 April 2020

How do I get more information?

Chinese Government Bilateral Scholarship Program

  • The Chinese Government Scholarships are awarded by the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) to international students in Chinese Universities affiliated with the CSC.

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

NOTE: Undergraduate students must register for Chinese-taught courses. They will then be required to take 1 to 2 years of Chinese language preparatory study.

What does the scholarship cover?

  1. a) Full scholarship waivers
  2. 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.
  3. Accommodation – free in the university dormitory. If there is no space in the dorm, an accommodation subsidy is given as follows:
    1. Undergraduate/Master’s students – CNY 700 per month
    1. Doctoral students and senior scholars – CNY 1000 per month
  4. Stipend issued as follows:
    1. Undergraduates – CNY 2500 per month
    1. Master’s/ General Scholars – CNY 3000 per month
    1. Doctoral students/Senior Scholars – CNY 3500 per month
  5. Comprehensive medical insurance
  6. b) Partial scholarship waivers
  7. 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 45 and have a high school diploma or higher for the general scholar program
  • 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. (CGS candidates all  receive an award letter)
  • 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

  • 15 April 2020

How do I get more information?

Chinese Government Bilateral Scholarship Program

  • The Chinese Government Scholarships are awarded by the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) to international students in Chinese Universities affiliated with the CSC.

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

NOTE: Undergraduate students must register for Chinese-taught courses. They will then be required to take 1 to 2 years of Chinese language preparatory study.

What does the scholarship cover?

  1. a) Full scholarship waivers
  2. 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.
  3. Accommodation – free in the university dormitory. If there is no space in the dorm, an accommodation subsidy is given as follows:
    1. Undergraduate/Master’s students – CNY 700 per month
    1. Doctoral students and senior scholars – CNY 1000 per month
  4. Stipend issued as follows:
    1. Undergraduates – CNY 2500 per month
    1. Master’s/ General Scholars – CNY 3000 per month
    1. Doctoral students/Senior Scholars – CNY 3500 per month
  5. Comprehensive medical insurance
  6. b) Partial scholarship waivers
  7. 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 45 and have a high school diploma or higher for the general scholar program
  • 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. (CGS candidates all  receive an award letter)
  • 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

  • 15 April 2020

How do I get more information?

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