Chinese Government Scholarship: Q&A on Bilateral Projects
The Chinese Government Scholarship offers various program categories. Today, we will provide detailed answers to frequently asked questions about the Bilateral Programs under the Chinese Government Scholarship.
What are bilateral projects?
The Chinese Government Scholarship Bilateral Program is a scholarship initiative established through cooperation and exchange agreements or mutual understandings between China and the governments or institutions of participating countries.
Which international students are funded by the program?
Country-specific programs under the Chinese Government Scholarship can admit students across five categories: undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, general, and senior students. For specific details, please contact the designated sending institutions.
Does the program have any language proficiency requirements for me?
For applicants to programs taught in Chinese, the following Chinese proficiency requirements generally apply:
- Bachelor’s degree applicants, general students (excluding those majoring in Chinese language), and senior students: A minimum proficiency of HSK Level 3.
- Master’s and doctoral degree applicants: A minimum proficiency of HSK Level 4.
These requirements serve as general guidelines and may vary depending on the specific program.
You can visit https://www.campuschina.org/ to search for schools and majors. By selecting a Chinese institution of interest, you can view detailed information about the teaching language for each program.
Applicants applying for programs taught in a foreign language must meet the language proficiency requirements specified by the institution they are applying to.
How long is the funding period?
In principle, the duration of the academic program aligns with the standard length of study for the chosen degree. If your admission includes a Chinese foundation program or language tutoring, the scholarship typically covers an additional year for this preparatory phase.
Can I apply for this program at any institution?
Over 300 Chinese institutions of higher education are designated to train students under the Chinese Government Scholarship program. These institutions offer a wide range of majors, including philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, management, and the arts.
Is there an application deadline for the project?
The application period typically runs from autumn to around March of the following year. Applicants are advised to verify the specific application deadlines for their country with the designated sending agency.
What are the application requirements for the project?
- The applicant must be a non-Chinese citizen and in good health.
- Applicants must meet the educational and age requirements specified by the program.
- Applicants must meet the language proficiency requirements set by the institution to which they are applying.
- Applicants must meet the academic and other relevant admission requirements set by the institutions to which they are applying.
- Applicants must have obtained an admission letter or a document indicating the institution's intention to admit them, such as a pre-admission letter or a supervisor's acceptance certificate.
I would like to know the specific application process.
Step 1: Review the information of Chinese Government Scholarship institutions and select the institution and major you wish to apply for.
Step 2: Contact the Chinese institutions to obtain the necessary pre-admission materials.
Step 3: Contact the relevant dispatching agency to obtain the recommendation qualification for the Chinese Government Scholarship.
Step 4: Applicants should log in to the "Chinese Government Scholarship Study Abroad Management Information System" (http://www.campuschina.org), complete the online "Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form," upload the required application materials, and submit their application for the Chinese Government Scholarship.
What application materials are required?
- Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (to be filled out and generated online).
- Scan of passport front page.
- Notarized certificate of the highest academic qualification. If the applicant is currently a student, a certificate of expected graduation or enrollment issued by the institution is required.
- Academic transcripts. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by notarized Chinese or English translations.
- Language proficiency certificate, such as an HSK score report, IELTS, or TOEFL score report.
- Pre-admission materials. These include the admission letter, pre-admission letter, or tutor invitation letter issued by the receiving institution for the Chinese Government Scholarship.
- Study or research plan in China (no less than 200 words for undergraduates, no less than 500 words for continuing education students, and no less than 800 words for postgraduates), written in either Chinese or English.
- Recommendation letters. Applicants for master's and doctoral programs, or those applying as advanced scholars, must submit two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors, written in Chinese or English.
- Personal works. Applicants for art, design, and other related majors should provide personal works (such as videos, paintings, etc.).
- Applicants under the age of 18 must submit relevant legal documents from their legal guardian in China.
- For applicants planning to study in China for more than 6 months, a copy of the "Foreigner Physical Examination Form" is required.
- Certificate of no criminal record. Applicants must submit a valid certificate of no criminal record issued by the local public security bureau, typically issued within 6 months of the application submission date.