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Application Guide for Chinese Government Scholarship
Attention:1240014 From:China Scholarship Council
In order to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese and people around
the world and promote China’s exchange and cooperation with other countries in various fields, the
Chinese government sets up scholarships for talented students and scholars to pursue higher education
or conduct research in Chinese universities.
The China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as “CSC”), entrusted by China’s Ministry of
Education, is responsible for the admission, enrollment and administration of Chinese Government
Scholarship recipients.
I. Scholarship Categories and Application
(I) Bilateral Program
The program accords with the cooperation and exchange agreements or consensus reached by the
Chinese government and the governments and institutions of other nations. It is open to
undergraduates, postgraduates, general and senior scholars.
An applicant shall file an application with the dispatching department of their home countries.
(II) University Program
The program is designed to finance the study of talented international students in China that are directly
selected and recommended by designated Chinese universities. The supporting student categories are
various which is subject to the requirements of each of these universities.
An applicant shall file an application with Chinese universities undertaking this program.
(III) Designated Scholarship Programs
These programs are set up in accordance with cooperation agreements between China and international
organizations and institutions.
An applicant shall file an application with the international organizations and institutions concerned.
Scholarship Programs
Target Groups
Supporting Categories
Application Receiving Agencies
Websites
Great Wall Program
Students and scholars from developing countries
General Scholars
Senior Scholars
National Commission for UNESCO in the home country
[Link]
EU Program
Students and scholars from EU member states
Undergraduates
Postgraduates
General Scholars
Senior Scholars
Office for Education and Culture, Mission of the PRC to the EU
[Link]
AUN Program
Students and scholars from ASEAN member states
Postgraduates
AUN Secretariat
[Link]
PIF Program
Students and scholars from Pacific Island countries
Undergraduates
Postgraduates
General Scholars
Senior Scholars
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
[Link]
WMO Program
Aspiring international students and scholars in meteorological research
Undergraduates
Postgraduates
WMO
[Link]
(IV) Student Exchange Program
The program, launched in accordance with exchange and cooperation agreements between Chinese
universities and foreign partners, is designed to support general and senior scholars for a training
session of no more than 12 months.
An applicant shall file an application with Chinese universities and their foreign partners.
II. Supporting Categories, Duration, Institutions, and Majors
(I) Supporting Categories
Chinese Government Scholarship programs sponsor undergraduates, postgraduates, general and senior
scholars.
(II) Duration
The Chinese Government Scholarship covers both major study and Chinese language (preparatory)
study. The language courses last one year, whereas the duration of the scholarship for major study
conforms to that as required.
(III) Institutions and Majors
Designated Chinese universities offer scholarship recipients academic programs in science, engineering,
agriculture, medicine, economics, law, management, education, history, literature, philosophy, and fine
arts, among others. Please visit the website ([Link] for further information
about designated Chinese universities and majors they offer.
III. Scholarship Coverage
1. Tuition fees;
2. Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy;
3. Stipend:
Undergraduates: CNY 2,500 per month;
Master’s students/general scholars: CNY 3,000 per month;
Doctoral students/senior scholars: CNY 3,500 per month.
4. Comprehensive medical insurance:
CNY 800 per person per year;
CNY 400 per person (for programs lasting less than six months)
IV. Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:
1. be a citizen of a country other than the PRC and in good health both mentally and physically;
2. be an academically excellent holder of high school diploma or its equivalent under the age of 25 when
applying for an undergraduate program;
3. be an academically excellent holder of a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent under the age of 35 when
applying for a Master’s program;
4. be an academically excellent holder of a Master’s degree or its equivalent under the age of 40 when
applying for a doctoral program;
5. be a holder of a high school diploma (or higher) under the age of 45 when applying for a general
scholar program;
6. be a master’s degree holder or an associate professor (or above) under the age of 50 when applying
for a senior scholar program;
7. have passed the HSK (Level 3) when applying for a Chinese-taught undergraduate or general scholar
program (excluding Chinese language majors);
8. have passed the HSK (Level 3) when applying for a Chinese-taught senior scholar program;
9. have passed the HSK (Level 4) when applying for a Chinese-taught postgraduate program;
10. meet the admission requirements of the university of preference in terms of language proficiency
and academic ability, among others, when applying for a program taught in a language other than
Chinese.
V. Application Process
1. An applicant shall learn about designated Chinese universities and majors they offer by visiting
websites ([Link] or other means, and identify the preferred scholarship
program, designated university and major;
2. An applicant shall reach the designated university for admission documents;
3. An applicant shall reach an application receiving agency for a recommendation;
4. An applicant shall fill in and submit the Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship online
via the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System([Link]
5. The application receiving agency shall submit the recommended candidates list and their application
documents;
6. The CSC will organize designated universities and experts concerned to examine applicants’ eligibility
and academic performance before finalizing the short-list candidates;
7. The CSC will notify the admission results to the application receiving agency that will subsequently
have the applicant informed.
VI. Application Documents
1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (filled in online);
2. A scanned copy of the Passport Information Page. An applicant shall submit a clear scanned copy of
the information page of his/her passport that will not expire on or before March 1, 2023. Renew the
passport if the requirement is not met. An applicant who fails to apply for a passport due to objective
reasons may submit valid documentation or documentary evidence that carries information about the
full English name, sex, nationality and date of birth of the applicant upon the approval of the application
receiving agency;
3. Diploma and certificate of highest education (notarized photocopy). An applicant who is a current
university student shall submit the certificate of expected graduation or student status issued by his/her
university;
4. Academic transcripts. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English shall be attached with
notarized translations in Chinese or English;
5. Certificate of language proficiency. When applying for a Chinese-taught program, an applicant shall
provide a valid HSK score report that meets the program’s language ability requirements. When applying
for a program taught in a language other than Chinese, an applicant shall provide a certificate of
proficiency in the language as required by the designated university, such as the IELTS or TOEFL test
report;
6. Admission documents. When applying for a postgraduate program or for academic education as a
general or senior scholar, an applicant shall provide the admission documents issued by the university of
preference, including an admission letter, a pre-admission letter, or the invitation letter from a prospect
supervisor (admission documents will serve as a priority of admission in granting the Chinese
Government Scholarship);
7. A study or research plan written in Chinese or in English (no less than 200 words/characters for
undergraduates; no less than 500 words/characters for scholars; no less than 1000 words/characters for
postgraduates);
8. Recommendation letters. An applicant for a postgraduate program or for academic education as a
senior scholar shall submit two recommendation letters in Chinese or in English from professors or
associate professors;
9. An applicant for the arts or design program shall provide his/her own works (such as videos and
paintings);
10. An applicant under the age of 18 shall submit the legal documents of his/her legal guardian(s) in
China;
11. An applicant to study in China for more than six months shall submit a photocopy of the Foreigner
Physical Examination Form (the original document, printed by Chinese quarantine authorities, shall be
filled in in English and kept by the applicant). The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in
the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the
attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are
invalid. Medical examination results are valid for only six months;
12. An applicant shall submit a valid Certificate of Non-Criminal Record (or Police Clearance Certificate)
issued by the local public security (such as the police station), usually issued within six months prior to
the submission date of the application.
VII. Contact Information
Asia
Tel: 0086-10-66093584
E-mail: asia-admission@[Link]
Africa
Tel: 0086-10-66093928
E-mail: africa-admission@[Link]
Europe
Tel: 0086-10-66093921
E-mail: europe-admission@[Link]
America & Oceania
Tel: 0086-10-66093578
E-mail: americas-admission@[Link]
oceania-admission@[Link]
Fax: 0086-10-66093972
Website: [Link]
Address: Division of International Students Admission and Cooperation Programs, China Scholarship
Council
Level 13, Building A3, No.9 Chegongzhuang Avenue, Beijing, P.R China
Postcode：100044
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