In order to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese and people from all over the world, and to develop cooperation and exchanges in fields of politics, economy, culture, education and trade between China and other countries, Chinese government has set up a series of scholarship programs to sponsor international students, teachers and scholars to study and research in Chinese higher education institutions (Chinese HEIs).

International students under Chinese Government Scholarship Programs (hereinafter referred to as scholarship students) will be allocated in Chinese HEIs designated by the Ministry of Education of P. R. China (hereinafter referred to as MOE) to pursue their proposed studies in the areas related to science, technology, agriculture, medicine, economics, law, management, education, history, liberal arts and philosophy.

MOE formulates Chinese Government Scholarship plans on an annual basis, and entrusts China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC) to manage the recruitment and to carry out the routine management of Chinese Government Scholarship Programs.

Outstanding students, teachers and scholars from all over the world are welcome to undertake studies and researches in China!

CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS AND APPLICATION

1. Chinese Government Scholarship Program (scholarship quota specified according to inter-governmental agreements) 2. It is established by MOE in accordance with educational exchange agreements or MOUs (memorandum of understanding) signed between Chinese government and governments of other countries, organizations, education institutions and relevant international organizations to provide both full scholarships and partial scholarships. The program supports students who come to study in China on undergraduate, postgraduate programs, Chinese language training programs, general scholar and senior scholar programs.

Applicants shall apply for the scholarship through dispatching authorities, institutions or the Chinese diplomatic missions.

3. CHINA/UNESCO - the Great Wall Fellowship Program 4. It is a full scholarship program set up by MOE for candidates recommended by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It is only available to applicants who come to study as general scholars and senior scholars.

Applicants shall apply to the National Commissions for UNESCO in their home countries.

3. Study in Asia Scholarship Program

It is a full scholarship program established by MOE aiming to stimulate the mobility of Asian students and scholars within Asia. It aims to strengthen mutual understanding among the people in Asian countries, to promote education cooperation and exchanges, and to improve Asian education quality. It is only available to applicants who come to study as general scholars and senior scholars.

Applicants shall apply to the Chinese diplomatic missions in their home countries.

4. China/AUN Scholarship Program

It is a full scholarship provided to ASEAN member countries by MOE, with the purpose of encouraging students, teachers and scholars from ASEAN member countries to study in China, and enhancing mutual understanding and friendship.

Applicants shall apply to the ASEAN Secretariat.

5. China/Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Scholarship Program

It is a full scholarship provided for relevant pacific island countries by MOE, with the purpose of encouraging students from these countries to study in China.

Applicants shall apply to PIF Secretariat.

6. Chinese Government Special Scholarship Program-University Postgraduate Program

It is a full scholarship program set up by MOE aiming to support Chinese universities to recruit postgraduate students.

Applicants shall directly contact the Chinese HEIs under this program for application.

7. Chinese Government Special Scholarship Program-Degree Program in Provinces and Autonomous Regions

It is a full scholarship program set up by MOE aiming to support Chinese universities designated by local education departments in specific provinces or autonomous regions to recruit international students who come for postgraduate studies.

Applicants shall directly contact the regional education departments or Chinese HEIs under this program for application.

8. Chinese Government Special Scholarship Program-Cooperative Program with Provinces and Autonomous Regions

It is a full scholarship program set up by MOE aiming to support Chinese universities designated by local education departments in specific provinces or autonomous regions to recruit international students who come for postgraduate studies.

Applicants shall directly contact the regional education departments or Chinese HEIs under this program for application.

9. China/World Meteorological Organization Program

It is a partial scholarship (exempt from tuition fee, accommodation fee for dormitory on campus and Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Prtotection Scheme) program established by MOE to sponsor master and undergraduate studies.

Applicants shall apply to World Meteorological Organization.

Details of application for the above programs are as follows.