Chinese Government Scholarships-Bilateral Program for International Students

The Chinese Government Scholarship Bilateral Program is a full or partial award set up by China's Ministry of Education (MOE) under education exchange agreements or memorandums of understanding between the Chinese government and other governments, institutions, universities and international organizations. It funds undergraduate, master's, doctoral, general scholar and senior scholar programs. If you are an international student planning to study in China, this program can cover your costs, but you must apply through the official channel in your home country.

• Host: Chinese Government (Ministry of Education)
• Level: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, general scholar and senior scholar programs
• Study destination: China
• Deadline: January to early April, yearly (check with your dispatching authority)
• Awards: Full or partial scholarships (number not specified)
• Coverage: Full or partial scholarship (details from dispatching authority)

Chinese universities that admit international students under the Chinese Government Scholarship Program. Check the Directory of the Chinese Institutions Admitting International Students at www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or www.campuschina.org.

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Citizens of a country other than the People's Republic of China.

The Bilateral Program provides both full scholarships and partial scholarships. The exact coverage depends on your dispatching authority and the agreement with China. Contact them for details on what is included.

Eligibility:

1. Applicants must be a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China, and be in good health.

2. The requirements for applicants' degree and age are that applicants must:

• be a high school graduate under the age of 25 when applying for the undergraduate programs;
• be a bachelor's degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for the master's programs;
• be a master's degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for the doctoral programs;
• be under the age of 45 and have a high school diploma (or higher) when applying for the general scholar programs;
• be a master's degree holder or an associate professor (or above) under the age of 50 when applying for the senior scholar programs.

Applicants should consult the dispatching authorities for overseas study in their home countries for the details and requirements of the Bilateral Program and apply between January and early April. Please consult the dispatching authorities for the specific deadline of each year.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and to find detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Please contact the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your region/country.

This program suits international students from any country other than China who want to study in China at undergraduate, master's, doctoral, general scholar or senior scholar level. You must be in good health and meet the age and degree requirements for your chosen level. If you are applying through your home country's dispatching authority, you are in the right place.

• Who can apply for the Chinese Government Bilateral Program? Citizens of any country other than the People's Republic of China who are in good health and meet the degree and age requirements for their level.
• What does the scholarship cover? It provides full or partial scholarships. The exact coverage depends on the agreement and your dispatching authority.
• When is the deadline? Applications are between January and early April each year. Check with your dispatching authority for the exact date.
• How do I apply? Contact the dispatching authorities for overseas study in your home country. They handle applications and provide the form and requirements.
• What are the age limits? Under 25 for undergraduate, under 35 for master's, under 40 for doctoral, under 45 for general scholar, and under 50 for senior scholar programs.

• Read the official guidelines from your dispatching authority carefully before you start.
• Prepare your documents early, including degree certificates, transcripts and health certificate.
• Check language requirements for your program and take any needed tests in advance.
• Submit your application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute problems.
• Contact the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your country if you have questions about the process.