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Chinese Government Scholarships (CSC)

DETAILSINFORMATION
Admissions TimelineOctober – July each year
Scholarship TypeType B
SessionSeptember each year
ProgramsMaster’s and PhD
DurationMaster’s: 3 years
Doctoral: 4 years
Scholarship CoverageTuition waiver, Accommodation, Medical Insurance
Monthly Living AllowanceMaster’s: 3,000 RMB Doctoral: 3,500 RMB
Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: Non-Chinese nationals in good health.

 

Age Limits:

Master’s applicants: Under 35 years with a Bachelor’s degree.                                     

Doctoral applicants: Under 40 years with a Master’s degree.

Language Proficiency:

Chinese-taught programs: HSK Level 4 with ≥210 points OR proof of Chinese instruction in a previous degree.     

                             

English-taught programs: English Proficiency Certificate OR IELTS.

Documents Required

Before applying you have to prepare the following documents to proceed with the application.

  • Passport Front Page (Valid for 1 year at least)
  • Highest Degree Notarized (If you are applying for a master’s degree you need a bachelor’s degree, if you are applying for PhD degree you need both a master’s and a bachelor’s degree)

Note: If your degree is not completed yet, you need HOPE CERTIFICATE from your university.

  • Transcripts Notarized (If you are applying for a master’s degree you need a bachelor’s degree, if you are applying for a PhD degree you need both a master’s and a bachelor’s degree)
  • Research Proposal (PhD) or Study Plan (Master’s)
  • Motivation Letter (Required by some universities)
  • English Proficiency Certificate
  • Two Recommendation Letters (by Associate Professors at least)
  • Foreigner Physical form
  • Police Clearance Certificate 
  • CV
  • Acceptance Letter (Optional, but mandatory for some universities)

IMPORTANT NOTE: You can apply to only ONE university for a CSC Scholarship. So, choose your university wisely.

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