It is the complete guide to help you with the application process for the Chinese Government Scholarship. Applicants can now easily access all information through a hassle-free application process.

Step by Step process

1. Firstly, you have to fill out the CSC Application form at https://www.campuschina.org/index.html

2. From the right top, click on “Scholarship Application for Students”.

3. Select a language from the right top.

4. If you are not registered yet, click on “Create an Account”.

5. Register yourself.

6. You will get an email to verify. Then click the “Application Online” and “Edit Personal Details”.

Remember that all the information you are provided is accurate because it will be used in application documents.

7. Then “Verify and Save” and then “Finish”.

8. Select your desired scholarship program.

9. For example select “Type A Application” and put the correct authorized agency number or number of the selected university.

The matched agency name will automatically show on the page after entering the agency number.

You can find code through the internet or the university.

10. Please continue to fill in the next section “Language Proficiency and Study Plan”.

11. Applicants can choose their preferred institutes, and system will match them with available universities based on their “Student Category and Preferred Teaching Language”. For more information about available majors, please visit our website at  http://www.campuschina.org/universities/index.html

On this site, you can visit available universities and choose the one you’d like to study.

Check if your chosen Chinese university requires an online admission application along with a Chinese Government Scholarship application.

If it requires an online application, submit your application on the university website and attach your Chinese Government Scholarship application.

12. Click back to the home page and click “Help”.

13. Download the file Catalog of “Discipline Field, First-level Discipline, Specialty”.

From this, you can see the difference between the Discipline and Major.

Applicants can withdraw and edit their application before processing. After processing, it cannot be edited or withdrawn.

14. Then “Print Application”.

15. Send the application form to the Chinese embassy.

Please make sure to submit your scholarship application according to the guidelines set by the dispatching authorities or the application processing agency.

18. Make 2 sets of hardcopy documents and dispatch them to the address of the university.

If your selected university requires an online application, submit your application on the university website and attach your Chinese Government Scholarship application.

(The result will be announced on the same page as the application.)

19. Applicants who have been accepted will receive both an official admission letter and a scholarship award letter.

Note:

It’s essential to keep in mind that the preferences field carries a lot of weight. When selecting a university, students usually base their decision on their preferences. To prevent any misunderstandings, it’s advisable to include the same university name in all three preference fields. Moreover, if you’re applying to more than one university, ensure to send complete sets with the relevant university names to the respective addresses.

It is important to note that the China Scholarship Council does not authorize any individual or intermediary agent to process applications for Chinese government scholarships. Therefore, all scholarship applicants are advised to submit their applications directly through official dispatching authorities to avoid being misled. Additionally, it is crucial to note that the only official website for Study in China information is the one published by the China Scholarship Council.

Documents list:

 Attached following documents in PDF format:

  • All educational documents, degrees, and transcripts must be notarized by the notary public
  • Preferred are two recommendation letters from associate professors or above, with at least one letter from your MS supervisor if they are Associate or above (see sample recommendation letter here).
  • Include a photocopy of the foreign physical examination form along with all reports. X-ray or ECG reports are not required, only the examination report is needed. Make sure that the reports should not be older than 6 months.
  • The proposal should not exceed two pages, and it should include 5-6 latest references at the end.
  • An English Proficiency Certificate is also necessary.
  • HSK Chinese Language Certificate (if any), not compulsory.
  • Provide information on any articles or publications that you have.
  • Experience certificate if you have any.
  • Passport copy
  • Other certificates if you have any, that you could provide
  • 3 Photos
  • IELTS or TOEFL
  •  CV
  • You will be preferred if you have an acceptance letter from the professor of the University in which you want to take admission. Send an email to the professor of your chosen field. It’s a sample email and letters to get an acceptance letter from the professor.
  • Another important but not essential document is a pre-admission letter. It is not easy to achieve it but if you get this you will be preferred to be awarded the scholarship of that university.

Let us summarize the Chinese Government Scholarship application process as follows.

  1. Host institution: The first step is to search for a host institution in China that you want to attend. Ensure that the host institution is a participating university or research institution in the Chinese Government Scholarship program.
  2. Application Form: You can get an application form from the host institution or the Chinese embassy/consulate in your home country.
  3. Required Documents: After completing the application form, you need to submit it along with other necessary documents, such as a copy of your passport, academic transcripts, and a study plan.
  4. Interview: As part of the application process, some universities or the Chinese embassy/consulate may require an interview.
  5. Selection: The host institution and the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) will select qualified candidates on the base of information provided in the application form, academic transcripts, and other supporting documents.
  6. Notification: Notification of selection will be sent to candidates by the host institution or the CSC.

It’s worth noting that the process may differ depending on the host institution and country. It is also crucial to keep an eye on the scholarship’s application deadline.

Here you can get a detailed overview of the Chinese Government Scholarship.

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