Chinese Government Scholarship

　　The Chinese government establishes Chinese Government Scholarship to sponsor international students and scholars to undertake studies and research in Chinese institutions of higher education. It is aimed at promoting the mutual understanding and friendship between Chinese people and the people from the whole world, developing the exchange and cooperation in education, science, technology, culture, economy and trade between China and other countries. The Ministry of Education of China provides scholarship quotas to different countries according to the exchange agreements and plans reached between the Chinese government and the governments of other countries, and entrusts China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC) to administer the recruitment of international students and the daily management of Chinese Government Scholarship Programmes. To improve the management of Chinese Government Scholarship and scholarship students, the following regulations are formulated.

　　1. Categories, Appropriate Applicants, Duration and Requirements for Chinese Government Scholarship

　　The categories of Chinese Government Scholarships include scholarships for undergraduates, master degree students, doctoral degree students, Chinese language students, general scholars, and senior scholars. Besides, Chinese Government Scholarships, according to different programmes, also include China/UNESCO ¨C the Great Wall Fellowship, Distinguished International Students Scholarship, HSK Winner Scholarship, Short-term Scholarship for Foreign Teachers of Chinese Language, Chinese Culture Research Fellowship.

　　Scholarship for Undergraduates:

　　It is provided for applicants applying for undergraduate studies in China. The duration is usually 4 years (majors such as medicine cover 5 years). Applicants shall have finished senior high school and scored excellent achievements, passed the entrance examination for Chinese institutions or accepted by Chinese institutions through recommendations. The age limit is 25.

　　Scholarship for Master Degree Students:

　　It is provided for applicants applying for master degrees in China. The duration is 2-3 years. Applicants shall bear Bachelor's degree and score excellent achievements. Applicants shall be recommended by two professors or assistance professors. Those apply for this scholarship in China have to be accepted by a Chinese institution already. The age limit is 35.

　　Scholarship for Doctoral Degree Students:

　　It is provided for applicants applying for doctorate degrees in China. The duration is 3 years. Applicants shall bear master degree and score excellent achievements. Applicants shall be recommended by two professors or assistance professors. Those apply for this scholarship in China have to be accepted by a Chinese institution already. The age limit is 40.

　　Scholarship for Chinese Language Students:

　　It is provided for non-Chinese language graduates or those with little knowledge of Chinese to study Chinese language in China. The duration is 1-2 years. Applicants shall achieve proficiency equivalent to that of Chinese senior high school. The age limit is 35.

　　Scholarship for General Scholars:

　　It is provided for applicants who pursue their original major in China. The duration is 1-2 years. Applicants must have completed at least two years' undergraduates studies or have achieved proficiency equivalent to that of a Bachelor's degree. The age limit is 45.

　　Scholarship for Senior Scholars:

　　It is provided for applicants who apply to conduct their research on a specific subject in China under the supervision of Chinese professors. The duration is 1-2 years. Applicants shall achieve proficiency equivalent to that of a Chinese Master degree and be recommended by two professors or assistance professors. The age limit is 50.

　　Applicants for the above scholarships, in principle, must possess required Chinese language proficiency (except Chinese language students and those apply for courses taught in foreign languages). Those whose Chinese language proficiency has not met the standard shall take remedial Chinese language studies, which will not exceed for 2 years. The duration of the scholarship will be extended automatically for undergraduate students, master degree students and doctoral degree students who take remedial Chinese studies. The duration of remedial Chinese studies of general scholars and senior scholars is included in their total duration of the scholarship.

　　China/UNESCO ¨C the Great Wall Fellowship

　　It is provided for the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (hereinafter refers to as UNESCO). The categories of this scholarship are general scholar and senior scholar. Application procedures are the same as those of the scholarships for general and senior scholars.