Chinese Government Scholarships for International students are offered by China Scholarship Council. Students ask many questions regarding application process and other things. We covered almost most of them below.

  • Is it easy to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship? Yes
  • What is the date to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship? Jan to April
  • What does the scholarship covers?
    • Fee
    • Medical
    • Shared Room
    • Per month stipend 3000 for MS and 3500 for PhD
  • Will I get anything amount from supervisor? Sometime
  • What is level of basic science labs and research facilities in Chinese universities? Top notch
  • What is minimum percentage?
    • Normally 70% or 3.0/4.0 CGPA
  • What are chances of males and female to get scholarship? almost Female 75% Male 50%
  • What is medium of instruction in China? Chinese or English
  • Can I Apply for Bachelor Scholarships? No
  • What degree scholarships are offered in China? MS and PhD
  • Master Scholarships are more or PhD? PhD about 80 to 90%
  • How many universities in China provide the scholarships? About 279
  • How many main types of scholarships? 3 Main types
  • Can I apply for different type of scholarships at same time? Yes
  • What is acceptance letter?
  • Is acceptance letter must to apply for scholarship?
  • What kind of acceptance letter is more beneficial?
  • Is getting acceptance letter makes sure that I Will get scholarship?
  • Is there any sample I Can see what is acceptance letter? Here
  • What is recommendation letter?
  • How many recommendation letter do I need to apply? 2
  • What kind of recommendation letter is useful? Non copy pasted
  • Is there any sample which I can see what is recommendation/reference letter? Here
  • Chinese Government Scholarship Agency List? Here
  • How to find a supervisor?
    • Research area
    • University Faculty Profiles
    • Google Scholar tip of future supervisor publications
    • What should be in the email sent to professor?
      • CSC Scholarship introduction with URL of university URL of details
      • Your interest in his area
      • Your introduction to
      • Short one two page CV with publications in on first page
      • No need to send all documents
    • Where to get attested the degrees?
      • Notary Public (any stamp is fine)
    • Only Matric to onward Certificates and Degrees? Yes
    • Is English language Certificate is must? Yes
    • Is IELTS or TOEFL required for to apply? Sometime
    • Is HSK level 3 or 4 required for to apply? Sometime
    • Can I email documents only or submit online application only? No
    • Do some universities need both CSC application form with attachment and also University Application form (admission) form with attachments? Yes
    • How many universities I Can apply? As many as you like but 3-5 is suggested
    • Should I apply online or send the hard copies also? Both
    • How many hard copies should I send to university? 2-3 sets as required by university
    • What is address to send the documents? Foreign Students Office
    • What is age to apply for Master and PhD? 30 for master 35 for PhD
    • Where can I find all details in text form for help?
    • Where can I find Chinese Government Scholarship Process steps?
    • What is foreigner physical examination? Medical
    • Where can I do foreigner physical examination? Chinese Clinics or Public Sector Hospitals
    • What is degree duration for Master? 2-4 years
    • What is degree duration for PhD? 3-4 Years
    • What problems can occur if you apply with 16 years education for PhD? Degree cancellation or not acceptance in your country
    • Should I send documents to China Scholarship Council (CSC) address? No
    • What is quality of research in Chinese Universities? Good
    • Is there any course work in Chinese universities for MS and PhD Degree? Yes for MS (20-36 credits) for PhD sometime (6 to 18)
    • Is it safe to study in China? Yes
    • Is it safe to study in China for Girls? Yes
    • Is it safe to study in China MBBS or it is useful? BIG NO
    • Can we get Hilal food in China? Yes
    • Are Chinese people easy going or nice? Yes
    • How much I can save from Stipend? About 1200-1500 RMB (20 to 15 Thousand)
  • Please ask if you have any more questions about Chinese Government Scholarships Application Process we will reply.

Some important frequently asked questions about Chinese Government Scholarships for international students include:

  1. How do I apply for the scholarship?
  • Applications are usually made through the Chinese embassy or consulate in the student’s home country or through the university in China that the student wishes to attend.
  1. What level of study are these scholarships intended for?
  • Scholarships are available for undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and non-degree studies, as well as Chinese language studies.
  1. What are the eligibility requirements?
  • Eligibility requirements vary depending on the specific scholarship, but generally, applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and in good health. They may also be required to meet certain academic standards or have a certain level of Chinese language proficiency.
  1. What does the scholarship cover?
  • The scholarships may cover tuition, room and board, and living expenses.
  1. When is the application deadline?
  • Deadlines vary depending on the scholarship and the institution, and it’s best to check with the specific program or school for more information.
  1. How long does the scholarship last for?
  • The scholarship period may vary depending on the program, level of study and the institution.
  1. How do I renew the scholarship?
  • Renewal of the scholarship may depend on the student’s academic performance and behavior, and the student should check with the institution for specific requirements.