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The Chinese Government Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year is now open for applications! This prestigious program, established to foster international cooperation and academic exchange, offers outstanding opportunities for students at Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD levels. The scholarships are designed to support exceptional individuals from around the world in their pursuit of higher education in China, empowering them to achieve their academic and professional aspirations.

The Republic of China invites qualified applicants to seize this opportunity to study in some of the nation’s top universities. The scholarship covers various fields of study, promoting bilateral cooperation and fostering long-lasting connections between China and participating countries. Successful candidates will gain access to world-class education, vibrant cultural experiences, and a chance to contribute to global academic and professional networks.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their online applications and the required documents to the designated application receiving agency. Ensure all materials are complete and meet the specified guidelines to enhance your chances of selection. Don’t miss the opportunity to advance your education and broaden your horizons through this fully-funded scholarship program. Apply now and embark on an extraordinary academic journey!

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS :
The Chinese Government Scholarship 2025-2026 offers a comprehensive set of benefits to support international students pursuing higher education in China. Here are the key scholarship benefits typically included in this program:

1. Full Tuition Coverage
The scholarship covers the cost of tuition for the duration of the chosen program at designated Chinese universities.

2. Accommodation
Students are provided with free on-campus accommodation or a housing allowance.

3. Monthly Stipend
Financial support for living expenses, which varies depending on the level of study:
• Undergraduates: CNY 2,500 per month;
• Master’s students/general scholars: CNY 3,000 per month;
• Doctoral students/senior scholars: CNY 3,500 per month.

4. Comprehensive Medical Insurance
Medical insurance is provided for all scholarship recipients to cover hospitalization and medical treatment in China. Here it’s:
• CNY 800 per person per year;
• CNY 400 per person (for programs lasting less than six months)

5. Travel allowances
While not universally provided, some countries or programs may include round-trip airfare to and from China. Applicants should confirm this with the designated receiving agency.

These benefits aim to alleviate students' financial burden and ensure they can fully focus on their academic and cultural experiences in China.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS:
The Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) offers a variety of academic programs for international students across different fields of study. The scholarship is available for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees. Here is an overview of the programs and levels of study supported by the scholarship:

1. Undergraduate Programs:
Fields of Study: Science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, economics, law, management, education, history, literature, philosophy, fine arts, and others.

2. Master’s Programs:
Fields of Study: Science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, economics, law, management, education, history, literature, philosophy, fine arts, and more.

3. Doctoral Programs:
Fields of Study: Science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, economics, law, management, education, history, literature, philosophy, fine arts, and others.

If you are interested in a specific program or university, Please visit the website via the Scholarship link given at the bottom for further information about designated Chinese universities and majors they offer.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

1. Citizenship and Health:
• Be a citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China.
• Be in good physical and mental health.

2. Educational Background and Age Limits:
• For undergraduate programs: Be a high school graduate under the age of 25.
• For master’s programs: Hold a bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
• For doctoral programs: Hold a master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
• For general scholar programs: Be at least a high school graduate and under the age of 45.
• For senior scholar programs: Hold a master’s degree or hold an associate professor position (or higher) and be under the age of 50.

3. Language Proficiency:
• For Chinese-taught undergraduate or general scholar programs: Achieve HSK Level 3 (exceptions apply for applicants studying the Chinese language).
• For Chinese-taught senior scholar programs: Achieve HSK Level 3.
• For Chinese-taught master’s or doctoral programs: Achieve HSK Level 4.

4. University Admission Requirements:
Meet the admission requirements of the applied universities in terms of academic ability, language proficiency, and other relevant criteria.

For Rwandan students, there are special criteria where Candidates must have studied in science-related fields with at least:
1. 70/100 in 2024 Senior Six National Examinations (or the equivalent for the qualifications obtained abroad) for Bachelor's applicants;
2. Bachelor's Degree with at least 2nd Class Upper Division (or the equivalent) for the Masters applicants;
3. Master's Degree with a good pass for PhD applicants.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Interested candidates should submit all the following application documents:

1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (in Chinese or English).
2. Copy of Passport or National Identity document
3. The application letter addressed to the Director General of the nominating authority from the applicant's home country. For Rwandan students, it's HEC
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Passport picture
6. Notarized High school diploma or Senior six results slip for undergraduate applicants,
1. Original-notified certificates and transcripts for postgraduate candidates
2. Filled forms for Chinese Government Scholarships and medical physical examination
3. Recommendation letter from the employer (for Masters and PHD is an added advantage).
4. Language qualification certificates. Applicants for Chinese-taught programs must submit valid HSK reports by the corresponding Chinese proficiency requirements. Applicants for other language-taught programs shall provide relevant language proficiency certificates according to the universities’ requirements, like IELTS or TOEFL report.
5. Pre-Admission Documents. All applicants must provide a pre-admission document issued by the universities applying. Pre-admission documents include pre-admission notices issued by the international student's admission department or invitation letters from the schools or professors, etc.
6. A Study Plan or Research Proposal in Chinese or English. (A minimum of 200 words for undergraduates, 500 words for non-degree students, and 800 words for postgraduates.)
7. Recommendation letters: Applicants for graduate programs or senior scholar programs must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors.
8. Example of Art. To apply for art or design-related majors, applicants could submit their own works through “Example of Art/Other Supporting Documents” in the system. Applicants could also provide such materials to the applied universities directly in other ways.
9. Applicants under the age of 18 should submit valid documents of their legal guardians in China.
10. Applicants must submit a Medical physical examination available here
11. Non-criminal record report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Records issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months before the submission date of the application.

NOTE: Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

1. An applicant shall learn about designated Chinese universities and majors they offer by opening the Scholarship link given at the bottom (university & Programs section) , or by other means, and identify the preferred scholarship program, designated university, and major;
2. An applicant shall reach the designated university for admission documents;
3. An applicant shall reach an application receiving agency for a recommendation;
4. An applicant shall fill in and submit the Application Form for the Chinese Government Scholarship online via the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System via the Scholarship link given at the bottom (by clicking on the scholarship application for students)
5. The application receiving agency shall submit the recommended candidates list and their application documents;
6. The CSC will organize designated universities and experts concerned to examine applicants’ eligibility and academic performance before finalizing the short-list candidates;
7. The CSC will notify the admission results to the application receiving agency that will subsequently have the applicant informed.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SYSTEM (CGSIS)
Please carefully read the instructions before applying for the scholarship.

Step 1: Visit the “CSC Study in China” website and click “Scholarship Application for Students”
Register an account through [CREATE AN ACCOUNT] and log in with your account.

Step 2: Input Personal Details. Click “Edit Personal Details” and finish inputting personal details by filling in all the information, verifying and saving the information, After the completion of this section, return to the previous page by clicking “Finish” and start filling in your application information.

Step 3: Select the correct “Program Category”.
Please select Program Category “Type A”.

Step 4: Input the correct Agency Number.
Your Agency Number is: 6461
Program Category and Agency Number are directly matched, both are mandatory for online application.
After inputting the agency number, the matched agency name will automatically show on the page. As the Program Category and Agency Number are directly matched, application processing authorities will not receive your online application if the program category or agency number is not correct.

Step 5: Input Application Information
Next, please move on to the section of “Language Proficiency and Study Plan” and upload “Supporting Documents” as requested, then click “Submit” to complete the application. Check each part of your application carefully before submission. Please make sure that all the information and uploaded documents are valid and accurate.

When applicants of the “Type A” application choose the “Preferences of Institutes”, the system will automatically match the available universities according to the selected “Student Category, Preferred teaching language”. With any inquiry concerning the available majors of each university, please open the Scholarship link given at the bottom (University & programs section)

Step 6: Once submitted, an amendment cannot be made to “Personal Details” and “Application Information”.
Step 7: Click” Print the Application Form” and download the form.
Step 8: Submit the scholarship application form to the dispatching authorities (or application processing agency) from your home country. For Rwandan students, submit this downloaded form with other supporting documents via here

NOTE: Application with incorrect Agency Number will not be processed.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The admission application deadlines are different for each University, so you must check them out on the University's official websites.
The final Scholarship application deadline for online application is on 6th January 2025

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