Chinese Government Scholarship programs: An opportunity for African Students

The Chinese Government Scholarship Scheme awards scholarships in China for international students. It is established by the Ministry of Education of P.R. China in accordance with educational exchange agreements or understandings reached between Chinese government and governments of other countries, organizations, education institutions and relevant international organizations to provide both full scholarships and partial scholarships to international students and scholars.

Host Institution(s): Chinese Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) . Please check this link for the  Directory of the Chinese Institutions Admitting International Students under the Chinese Government Scholarship Program.

The scholarship program covers a wide range of studies accredited by Chinese HEIs under the program. Visit the web pages of the participating HEIs for more information.

Eligibility

This scholarship program is opened to international students willing to complete an academic program in China.

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.

2. Education background and age limit:

•  Applicants for undergraduate program must have senior high school diploma with good academic performance and be under the age of 25.

•  Applicants for master’s degree program must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.

•  Applicants for doctoral degree program must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.

•  Applicants for Chinese training program must have senior high school diploma and be under the age of 35, Chinese language is the only subject available.

•  Applicants for general scholar program must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study and be under the age of 45, all subjects besides Chinese language are available.

•  Applicants for senior scholar program must have master’s degree or above, or hold academic titles of associate professor or above, and be under the age of 50.

Application instructions:

Applicants shall apply to Chinese diplomatic missions between January and April every 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.

For details, please contact the liaison officer at the following address:

http://en.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/Search.aspx

CHINA SCHOLARSHIP COUNCIL

Tel：  0086-10-66093928 Teil: 0086-10-66093923 E-mail： The applicant can also consider the following address:China Scholarship Council: Address:Level 13, Building A3 No.9 Chegongzhuang Avenue Beijing, P.R.CPostcode:100044 Telephone:            +86-10-66093900 Any comment and suggestion,please write to: webmaster@csc.edu.cn