Unofficial index. Applications are made only through the official channels linked on each page.
Chinese Government Scholarship programme
Chinese Government Scholarship — WMO Program
International students and scholars in meteorological research.
Study levels
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
In the notice's words: Undergraduates and postgraduates.
Language score
Depends on the teaching language. Chinese-taught master's and doctoral programmes: HSK Level 4. Programmes taught in another language: the university's own requirement. Bachelor's applicants must also take the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA).
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 World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
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.
