Scholarships of the Government of China - International Scholarships

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

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.

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

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?

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

How many scholarships are given?

Which countries are targeted?

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:

Closing Date

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