Are you an international student wishing to pursue your graduate studies in China? Then you should apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship-Chinese University Program for the 2024-2025 academic session. This fully-funded program was established by the Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE) to recruit outstanding full-time master’s and doctoral international students for graduate studies in China.
Successful applicants will enjoy tuition waiver, accommodation, stipend, and comprehensive medical insurance. Additionally, they will be eligible to join entrepreneurial startups in Beijing’s high-tech hub, the Zhongguancun National Demonstration Zone, and apply for permanent residence, according to a new policy announced by the Ministry of Public Security.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be non-Chinese indigenes who are mentally and physically sound to proceed with postgraduate studies. They must not be a registered student in a Chinese university at the time of application or a graduate of a Chinese university for more than one year. For the master’s degree program, applicants must have obtained a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in China and must be under 35 years of age by September 1st of the referenced year. Doctoral studies applicants must have obtained a master’s degree (equivalent to a master’s degree in China) and must be below the age of 40 by September 1st. Furthermore, the master’s degree program will take 2-3 academic years to complete, while the doctoral degree program will take 3-4 years to complete. Applicants are to meet other eligibility conditions as set by universities for admission purposes.
To apply for the scholarship, interested applicants should refer to their choice of Chinese university in the list provided on the official webpage for specific instructions on how to apply and deadlines. Afterwards, they can fill out and submit the online application form for the Chinese Government Scholarship at the official scholarship application page. The application deadline varies and is dependent on schools.
Don’t miss this opportunity to study in China through a fully-funded scholarship program. Apply now and take the first step towards achieving your academic goals!
