Type A: Bilateral Program
Introduction
The program provides full or partial scholarships in accordance with the education cooperation and exchange agreements or consensus reached by the Chinese government and the governments, institutions and universities of other nations.
Applicants
It sponsors undergraduates, postgraduates, doctoral students, general and senior scholars.
Scholarship Coverage
Tuition fees, on campus accommodation, monthly stipend and comprehensive medical insurance.
Criteria
1. No tuition fees;
2. Free dormitory;
3. Stipend:
Undergraduates: CNY 2,500 per month
Master’s students/general scholars: CNY 3,000 per month
Doctoral students/senior scholars: CNY 3,500 per month
4. Comprehensive medical insurance: CNY 800 per person per year; CNY 400 per person (for programs lasting less than six months)
Time Open to Application
Usually from early January to February. An applicant shall check with the dispatching department of their home countries for specific time.
Eligibility
1. Be a citizen of a country other than the PRC and in good health both mentally and physically;
2. Be an academically excellent holder of high school diploma or its equivalent under the age of 25 when applying for an undergraduate program;
Be an academically excellent holder of a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent under the age of 35 when applying for a Master’s program;
Be an academically excellent holder of a Master’s degree or its equivalent under the age of 40 when applying for a doctoral program;
Be a holder of a high school diploma (or higher) under the age of 45 when applying for a general scholar program;
Be a master’s degree holder or an associate professor (or above) under the age of 50 when applying for a senior scholar program.
How to Apply
An applicant shall apply to the government departments responsible for dispatching international students, relevant institutions, and the Chinese embassy (consulate general) in the host country, and fill in Hohai University as the first choice. The university does not accept applications directly, but can send pre-admission notices to eligible candidates.
Application Documents
1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (filled in online);
2. A scanned copy of the Passport Information Page. An applicant shall submit a clear scanned copy of the information page of his/her passport. Renew the passport if the requirement is not met;
3. Diploma and certificate of highest education (notarized photocopy). An applicant who is a current university student shall submit the certificate of expected graduation or student status issued by his/her university;
4. Academic transcripts. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English shall be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English;
5. Certificate of language proficiency. When applying for a Chinese-taught program, an applicant shall provide a valid HSK score report that meets the program’s language ability requirements. When applying for a program taught in a language other than Chinese, an applicant shall provide a certificate of proficiency in the language as required by the designated university;
6. Admission documents. When applying for a postgraduate program or for academic education as a general or senior scholar, an applicant shall provide the pre-admission notice issued by Hohai University;
7. A study or research plan in China. (no less than 200 words/characters for undergraduates; no less than 500 words/characters for scholars; no less than 800 words/characters for postgraduates) written in Chinese or in English;
8. Recommendation letters. An applicant for a postgraduate program or for academic education as a senior scholar shall submit two recommendation letters in Chinese or in English from professors or associate professors;
9. An applicant under the age of 18 shall submit the legal documents of his/her legal guardian(s) in China;
10. An applicant to study in China for more than six months shall submit a photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (the original document, printed by Chinese quarantine authorities, shall be filled in English and kept by the applicant). The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are invalid. Medical examination results are valid for only six months;
11. Certificate of Non-Criminal Record. An applicant shall submit a valid Certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security, usually issued within six months prior to the submission date of the application.
Review and Admission
The China Scholarship Council will organize designated universities and experts concerned to examine applicants’ eligibility and academic performance before finalizing the short-list candidates, and send the admission documents to the Chinese embassy (or consulate general) in the host country, which will then forward them to the international student dispatching department or students themselves.
Notes
An annual review system is employed for the Chinese Government Scholarship, and the review results serve as the basis for the continuation of the Chinese Government Scholarship.
Reference Site
https://www.campuschina.org/content/details3_74776.html
Type B: University Program
Introduction
The program is designed to finance the study of talented international students in China that are directly selected and recommended by designated Chinese universities, with the scholarships provided by the China Scholarship Council for the said universities.
The Hohai University programs include: Lancang-Mekong Cooperation High-level Talent Project in Water Resources, Belt and Road High-level Talent Project in Water Conservancy, etc. For details, please refer to the notice.
Student Category
Postgraduates, doctoral students
Scholarship Coverage
Tuition fees, university dormitory, stipend and comprehensive medical insurance.
Criteria
1. No tuition fees;
2. Free university dormitory;
3. Monthly stipend:
Master’s students/general scholars: CNY 3,000 per month
Doctoral students/senior scholars: CNY 3,500 per month
4. Comprehensive medical insurance:
CNY 800 per person per year; CNY 400 per person (for programs lasting less than six months)
Eligibility
1. Be a citizen of a country other than the PRC and in good health both mentally and physically;
2. Requirements for Academic Background and Age
Be an academically excellent holder of a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent under the age of 35 when applying for a Master’s program;
Be an academically excellent holder of a Master’s degree or its equivalent under the age of 40 when applying for a doctoral program;
Time Open to Application
Usually from January to April
How to Apply
An applicant shall fill in and submit the Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship online: https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn (university code: 10294) and application form of Hohai University online: http://admission.hhu.edu.cn with a registration fee of CNY 400 paid (non-refundable).
Application Documents
Please refer to the application information
https://ie.hhu.edu.cn/7349/list.htm
Review and Admission
The university will review the applicant's academic background, academic performance, academic transcripts, and scientific research ability, and organize an interview before finalizing the short-list candidates. The applicant may check the mailbox or track the application status online. The official admission result is subject to the notification from Hohai University.
Notes
An annual review system is employed for the Chinese Government Scholarship, and the review results serve as the basis for the continuation of the Chinese Government Scholarship.