Chinese Government Scholarship for 2025 are announced, and here students might find the answers to their frequently asked questions or queries. You can learn all about this exciting opportunity provided by China Scholarship Council (CS). Read it and move on to explore new possibilities!

1. What is the deadline for the Chinese Scholarship Council of 2025?

Chinese Scholarship Council has no exact deadlines. The Chinese universities which offer scholarships for international students have their own deadlines to apply, but they are usually between February till 10 April. The earlier you apply the better as some universities stop taking applications after the get enough number of good applicants.

2. How many ways to apply for the Chinese Scholarship Program?

There are 3 ways to apply:

  • Through Chinese Embassy
  • Directly to the Chinese universities.
  • Through Higher education commission in your country.

3. How many universities offer a Chinese Government Scholarship program?

About 280.

4. Do Chinese universities offer scholarships for undergraduate studies?

Yes, but most of them are in Chinese language.

5. In which degrees does China offer scholarships?

For bachelor, master, and Ph.D. degrees.

6. Is the stipend of scholarship varied from degree to degree?

Yes, it is.

  • The stipend for Bachelor’s students is 2500 RMB/month.
  • The stipend for Master students is 3000 RMB/month.
  • The stipend for Ph.D. students is 3500 RMB/month.

7. Is an acceptance letter required or not?

It is not compulsory but it increases your application acceptance chances a lot. It’s important to note that specific requirements may vary depending on the university. It is good to carefully review the application guidelines to make sure that you have all the required documents ready.

8. What type of facilities does scholarship cover?

  • Full or partial tuition coverage based on the scholarship category.
  • Monthly allowance for living expenses.
  • Accommodation on or off-campus
  • Medical insurance
  • Annual flight tickets are not covered.

9. Can anyone apply for scholarships from all over the world?

Yes, this opportunity is for all international students who are eligible according to criteria.

Here, you can get all details about Chinese Government Scholarship for international students 2024.

10. What is the eligibility criteria for this scholarship?

It varies from scholarship to scholarship. But common reqirements are

  • Good academic record
  • meeting age requirements (mostly less than 35)
  • non-chinese citizenship
  • Foreigner physical examination fitness

11. What is meant by foreigner physical examination?

Medical report/rest required to be eligible for the scholarship. People have Hepatitis and Aids or STDs are not eligible.

12. What are the degree durations?

  • Bachelor’s degree: 4 years (exceptions: 5 years for programs in medicine and some engineering and music programs) (first 1 year is for Chinese language studies)
  • Master’s degree: 1 to 3 years (first 1 year is for Chinese language studies)
  • Doctoral degrees: 4 to 5 years (first 1 year is for Chinese language studies)

14. How much GPA is compulsory to apply for the scholarship?

 You need to have a minimum of 3.0 on a 4 point scale. (70% on 100 point percentage scale) or above because of high competition. In some cases, you can be lucky.

15. Is Chinese universities have well-equipped labs and research facilities?

Yes, they have state of the art equipment to do experiments with a lot of fundings.

 16. How many categories does this scholarship has?

There are 3 categories. Type A gives you maximum scholarship and cover all things and Type C covers only Tuition fee. So, if you have no source of income you cant survive with Type C. You will need to get some part time job to cover your food and rent, etc.

  • Type A    Type B     Type C

17. What age is required to apply in PhD degree?

Less than 35 and should have master degree, in some cases if you are a Government employee then by providing experience certificate your age can be relaxed up to 40 years.

18. What is the requirement for Chinese taught program?

You, should have HSK score, which is Chinese language course.

19. Is ILETS compulsory?

If it is required by university then it is must, but in most cases its not required but it’s a big plus.

20. Is a Police character certificate necessary?

Yes, you can get it from the district police office.

21. Is it enough to apply online only? Or is there needed to send hard copy too?

You have to do both. You fill out the CSC form and then attach all documents and apply online as well as send notarized copies of required documents to the specific university. In most cases you also need to fill in the Admission form of the university and send it with the CSC scholarship application form as well.

22. Which applicants must be considered under Chinese Government Scholarship program?

There is no hard fast rule if you have all the required document and fulfill the eligibility criteria then you will be considered as applicant, but nothing can guarantee your scholarship. Yes, having HSK Chinese language certificate, IELTS, TOEFL and other similar language certificates and exceptional academic CGPA / Percentage marks with good publication record your application success chances are maximized.

23. How to submit online application on the Chinese Scholarship Council’s portal?

You can visit this site to apply.

24. May applicants receive any other types of scholarship currently?

You are allowed to only avail one type of scholarship at one time.

25. Is it necessary to have an acceptance letter?

No, but if you have it from Dean or Head of the department it will increase your chances of acceptance for the scholarship application.

26.What type of acceptance letter is more beneficial?

From Dean or Head of the department as they are influential.

27.How to get an acceptance letter?

You must write an email to professors in your area in different universities to get an acceptance letter. How to write and email and what is format of acceptance letter is provided here.

29. Is 1 recommendation letter enough to apply?

30. Can I get additional support from my supervisor?

Sometime yes or maybe not. It usually depends up on the fundings he / she have plus how good you are at doing research and publishing papers.

31. What is the process to find a supervisor?

  • Research desired area
  • University Faculty Pages visits or

 Google Scholar tip for future supervisor publications

32. What factors should be included in the email sent to the professor?

  • Introduction of CSC Scholarship with URL of university and details
    • Your interest in his area
    • Your introduction
    • Short one or two-page CV with publications on the first page of CV

33.Where to get your degrees or academic certificates attested?

  • Any stamp of Notary Public (only photo copies are required at application submission stage, you will be required to provide original attested documents after you secure the scholarships and reach the scholarship country)

34. What are the documents required to apply for the scholarship?

  • Complete application form for CSC (in most cases you need to fill university admission form as well in which you are applying)
  • Notarized copies of previous academic transcripts/degrees (you can make a copy of all academic transcripts/degrees and then notarize all of them)
  • A study plan or research proposal is required in Chinese (for Chinese degree programs only) or English.
  • Two to three recommendation letters from professors or advisors/supervisors
  • Foreigner Physical Examination Form (photocopy)
  • Acceptance letter from a Chinese university for the professors (if available)
  • Language proficiency certificate (HSK, TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
  • Valid passport and a recent passport-sized

35. How to send the application to universities?

Some universities require both CSC application form and also University Application form (admission) form, with all academic documents/ medical form attachments.

36. At what address do you have to send the documents?

Foreign Students Office of that specific university (don’t send the document to China Scholarship council)

37. How can I get all details about scholarship 2025?

Details are provided on the here. But you can also take help from some facebook groups, and YouTube videos, etc.  

38. What are the steps of Chinese Government Scholarship process?

It’s a complete guide about the whole process step by step.

39. Is halal food available in China?

Yes, Yili is the biggest Chinese food company, and they provide halal food all over the China. Also you can find many Muslim restaurants around your campus or sometime in campus as well.

40.  What is the application duration for CSC Scholarship 2025?

It is generally from January to April. Some universities may have different deadlines.

41. How can I get updates about the Chinese Government Scholarship?

Visit www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or Chinese Government Scholarship details to get the latest updates about this scholarship.

42. Do I need an admission letter to apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship?

The China Scholarship Council (CSC) has the authority to adjust university options, specialties, program categories, and study duration for those without an Admission Letter.

But if you have an Admission Letter, your application will be forwarded directly to your desired university for recruitment confirmation.

43. What type of information is a must in a research proposal?

A Study Plan or Research Proposal explains what you’ll do with your scholarship in China and should include your desired major or research field. It’s crucial for graduate studies or senior scholar programs, so be specific and precise in selecting your research topic and apply in only those universities which are offering your major.

44. How can I find out about the admission result?

To find out the admission result, you can contact application receiving agencies or they will email you on your email in case of your application is successful.

45. Why is the host university sometimes different from the university to which we apply?

For applicants without an Admission Letter, CSC has the right to adjust their university options, program categories, specialties, and duration of study, based on scholarship requirements, university capacity, program requirements, and applicant qualifications.

As a result, some applicants may be enrolled by a university beyond their initial options, but this is rare.

If you have more questions related to Chinese Government Scholarship Program 2024, feel free to ask in them in the comments section.

Official website of the Chinese Scholarship Council

https://www.chinesescholarshipcouncil.com/scholarships-in-china