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APPLICATION PROCEDURES OF CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

The Chinese Government Scholarship scheme was established by the Ministry of Education of China in accordance with educational exchange agreements or understandings reached by the Chinese government and governments of other countries, educational organizations, institutions and relevant international organizations. The Chinese Government Scholarships provide both full and partial scholarships to international students and scholars. The China Scholarship Council (CSC) administers the recruitment of international students and the daily management of the Chinese Government Scholarship scheme.

1.Categories of Applicants and Duration of Scholarship

	Categories of Applicants	Duration of Major Studies	Duration of Chinese Language Pre-session	Duration of Scholarship
1	Undergraduates	4-5	1-2	5-7
2	Master's degree students	2-3	1-2	3-5
3	Doctoral degree students	3	1-2	4-5
4	Chinese language students	1-2	N.A.	Up to 2
5	Visiting scholars	1-2	1	Up to 2
6	Senior visiting scholars	1-2	1	Up to 2

Chinese Language Pre-sessions are arranged prior to major studies. If the major courses for Doctoral and Master's degree students are conducted in English, then Chinese Language Pre-sessions will not be arranged. The duration of scholarship is determined at the time of admission.

2.Application Approach and Time

Applicants may apply to Chinese diplomatic missions or local authorities in charge of sending students abroad in their home countries. Application usually starts in January and ends in the middle of April.

3. Eligibility

1). Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals in good health.

2). Education qualifications and age limits:

a. Applicants for Undergraduate studies must have completed high schools with good grades, and be under the age of 25.

b. Applicants for Master's degree studies must be Bachelor's degree holders, and be under the age of 35.

c. Applicants for Doctoral degree studies must be Master's degree holders, and be under the age of 40.

d. Chinese language students must have finished high schools and be under the age of 35.

e. Visiting scholar candidates must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies, and be under the age of 45.

f. Senior visiting scholar candidates must have a Masters degree or above, or hold academic titles of Associate Professor or above, and be under the age of 50.

4. Scholarship Standards

1). Full scholarship:

a. －－Exemption from registration and tuition fees, free basic learning materials, and accommodation.

b. －－Medical Insurance for International Students

c. －－Monthly living allowance is paid to the students from the institution at the following rates (in RMB yuan per month):

・Undergraduates: 800

・Chinese Language students: 1,100

・Master' degree students and Visiting Scholars: 800 (undergraduates who have completed at least two years or university graduates: 1,100)

・Doctoral degree students and Senior Visiting Scholars: 1,400

d. －－ Settlement subsidy (one-time and after registration)

・RMB 300 yuan for new students studying in China for no more than six months

・RMB 600 yuan for new students studying in China for one or more academic year(s)

2). Partial scholarship: one or some of the above-mentioned items of the full scholarship (one-time settlement subsidy and one-time inter-city travel allowance are not included).

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