The Chinese Government Scholarship offers two-way programs, full scholarships and partial scholarships :
1. Full scholarship
(1) Funding content: including tuition fees, accommodation fees, living expenses and comprehensive medical insurance within the normal academic system.
(2) Funding standards:
① Free tuition fees within the normal academic system.
② Free dormitory on campus; if you live off campus, the subsidy standard is:
Undergraduates, postgraduates, and general scholars: 700 yuan/month
Doctoral students and senior scholars: 1,000 yuan/month
③ Living expenses:
Undergraduate students: 2,500 yuan/month
Master's degree students: 3,000 yuan/month
Doctoral students: 3,500 yuan/month
④ Comprehensive medical insurance premium:
800 yuan/year (>6 months)
400 yuan/person (<6 months)
2. Partial Scholarship
Please consult the relevant dispatching department in the applicant's country (such as the Chinese Embassy, etc.).
Chinese-taught undergraduates must score at least 180 points on HSK Level 4
Science, engineering, economics and management majors require HSK level 5 with a score of 180 or above
Liberal arts majors require HSK level 5 with a score of 210 or above
English-taught courses must meet one of the following requirements: native English speaker / provide English scores within the past 2 years (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90, Duolingo 120, etc.)
Educational background and age requirements :
Undergraduate: High school graduate, GPA ≥ 3.0, age ≤ 25
Master: Bachelor's degree, GPA ≥ 2.5, age ≤ 35
Doctoral degree: Master's degree, GPA ≥ 3.0, age ≤ 40 years old
General Scholars: High school degree or above, age ≤ 45
Senior Scholars: Master's degree or above or Associate Professor or above, age ≤ 50
Application Materials
Scanned copy of passport information page
Passport-sized ID photo
1-minute video (self-introduction + plan for coming to China)
Highest academic qualification/degree certificate and transcript
HSK or English language scores
2 letters of recommendation (graduate students and senior scholars)
Study Plan in China (Bachelor's degree ≥ 200 words, Master's degree ≥ 1000 words)
Criminal record certificate
Physical Examination Form for Foreigners (Study Period > 6 Months)
Certificate of honor, proof of financial guarantee, etc.
