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Chinese Government Scholarship programme
Chinese Government Scholarship — Student Exchange Program
General and senior scholars coming under an exchange agreement between a Chinese university and its foreign partner, for a stay of no more than 12 months.
Study levels
Non-degree
In the notice's words: General scholars and senior scholars.
Language score
Depends on the teaching language. Chinese-taught general scholar programmes (other than Chinese language majors) and senior scholar programmes: HSK Level 3. Programmes taught in another language: the university's own requirement.
What it covers
Tuition fees; free university dormitory or an accommodation subsidy; a monthly stipend of CNY 2,500 for undergraduates, CNY 3,000 for master's students and general scholars, and CNY 3,500 for doctoral students and senior scholars; comprehensive medical insurance.
Where to apply
The Chinese university and its foreign partner.
Timing
The guide gives no application dates. Ask the body that receives applications for this programme.
The official guide sets out seven steps, from choosing a university to the result reaching you through the receiving agency, and thirteen documents to prepare.
The official guide lists four things the Chinese Government Scholarship covers, with a monthly stipend of CNY 2,500, 3,000 or 3,500 depending on your study level.
Age limits run from under 25 for bachelor's applicants to under 50 for senior scholars. Chinese-taught programmes need HSK 3 or 4, and bachelor's applicants take the CSCA.
