A scholarship or mission is financial support given to a student in order to complete his studies. Grants are given based on several criteria, and often reflect the values and intentions of the donors. Scholarship funds are not required to be returned.
Bilateral Program includes a full or partial scholarship established by MOE in accordance with educational exchange agreements or consensus between Chinese government and the governments and institutions of other countries. An applicant shall file an application with the dispatching department of their home countries.
SUPPORTING CATEGORY AND DURATION
The Bilateral Program supports undergraduate students, graduate students, general scholars, and senior scholars, 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. Applicants could consult the Chinese embassy or consulate in their country for specific enrollment categories.
SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE
The Bilateral Program provides both full scholarships and partial scholarships.
· Full Scholarship covers tuition, accommodation fee, comprehensive medical insurance, and stipend (Undergraduates: CNY2,500 per month; Master’s students/general scholars: CNY3,000 per month; Doctoral students/senior scholars: CNY3,500 per month).
· Partial scholarship includes parts of Full Scholarship.
WHERE AND WHEN TO APPLY
Applicants shall apply to the dispatching authorities for overseas study of your home country such as educational department, Chinese embassy.
Applicants shall consult the dispatching authorities for the specific application deadline. As of 2024，The deadline for the China Scholarship Council to accept recommendations from the dispatching authorities is March 15.
ELIGIBILITY
1. Applicants must be a Non-Chinese citizen, and in good physical and mental health.
2. Educational background and age requirements:
Undergraduate’s degree applicants shall be an academically excellent holder of high school diploma and be under the age of 25.
Master’s degree applicants shall be an academically excellent holder of a bachelor’s degree holder and under the age of 35.
Ph.D. degree applicants shall be an academically excellent holder of a Master’s degree holder and under the age of 40.
General scholar programs applicants shall hold a high school diploma (or higher) and be under the age of 45.
Senior scholar programs applicants shall be a master’s degree holder or an associate professor (or above) and under the age of 50.
3. Language proficiency requirements:
Applicants for Chinese-taught undergraduate programs, general scholar program (excluding Chinese language majors) and senior scholar program programs shall have passed the HSK (Level 3). Applicants for Chinese-taught postgraduate programs shall have passed the HSK (Level 4).
Applicants for English-taught programs and whose native language is not English need to provide score report of English language proficiency test (a score above IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL Internet-based 80 or equivalent), or a certificate from former university proving that the previous degree is taught in English, or a certificate indicating the applicants have studied in an English-speaking country for more than one year;
4. Applicants shall meet the academic and other requirements of CQU for admission.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (in Chinese or English);
2. Copy of Passport Home Page. If the validity of the applicant’s current passport does not meet the requirement (meaning the passport expires before September 2024), please apply for a new passport before submitting the application;
3. Notarized highest diploma. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations; Prospective diploma winners must submit official proof of student status by their current school and bring the original copy of the official degree diploma for registration if admitted, otherwise the admission qualification will be cancelled;
4. Academic transcripts. A notarized Chinese or English translation version shall be attached to any text other than Chinese or English;
5. A study plan proposal. No less than 200 words for undergraduates, no less than 500 words for scholars and no less than 800 words for postgraduate students, must be written in Chinese or English;
6. Language qualification certificates. Refer to “Eligibility” for specific requirements;
7. Recommendation letters. Applicants who apply for Master’s degree, Doctoral degree and senior scholar programs shall submit two letters of recommendation (written only in Chinese or English) from professors or associate professors.
8. Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Click to download). The form should be filled by the physician in English or Chinese. Attachments of examination results (Blood report, Electrocardiograph and Chest X-ray report) shall also be uploaded. The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take a physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months. Applicants in China could have the physical examination at the international travel health care center.
9. Non-criminal record report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6months prior to the submission date of the application. A notarized Chinese or English translation version shall be attached to any text other than Chinese or English;
10. Example of Music or Art. To apply for majors related to music, applicants should submit their own works; to apply for majors of fine arts, applicants should provide 2 sketches, 2 color painting and 2 other works of their own.
Note: Uploaded supporting documents must be clear, authentic, and valid. Applicants are recommended to use a professional device to scan the relevant documents. Applicants shall bear the consequences caused by unclear or unidentifiable uploaded materials.
