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Chinese Government Scholarship – Bilateral Program

01.02.2014 Chinese Government Scholarship - Bilateral Program includes a full or partial scholarship established by the Ministry of Education of People’s Republic of China in accordance with educational exchange agreements or MOUs between Chinese government and governments of other countries, institutions, universities and international organizations. It supports undergraduate programs, master’s programs, doctoral programs, general scholar programs and senior scholar programs. Applicants shall apply to the dispatching authorities for overseas study in their home countries. Program Categories, Duration and Language of Instruction

Program Categories Major Study (academic year)

Chinese Language (preparatory) Study

(academic year)

Duration of Scholarship

(academic year)

Undergraduate programs 4 - 5 up to 2 4 - 7

Master’s programs 2 - 3 up to 2 2 - 5

Doctoral programs 3 - 4 up to 2 3 - 6

General scholar programs up to 1 up to 1 up to 2

Senior scholar programs up to 1 up to 1 up to 2

1. Bilateral Program supports undergraduate programs, master’s programs, doctoral programs,

general scholar programs and senior scholar programs. Applicants should consult the dispatching authorities in their home countries for the programs available.

2. All the undergraduate programs, most graduate programs and most non-degree programs are instructed in Chinese. Certain universities offer English-taught graduate programs and non-degree programs. For detailed program description, please check Directory of the Chinese Institutions Admitting International Students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program at www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or www.campuschina.org .

3. Duration of the scholarship which covers both major study and Chinese language (preparatory) study, as specified in the Admission Letter, cannot be extended in general.

Scholarship Coverage A. Full scholarship includes

- a waiver of fee for registration, tuition, laboratory experiments, internship, and basic textbooks;

- free on-campus dormitory accommodation; - monthly living allowance; - one-off settlement subsidy;

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- outpatient medical service and Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Scheme for International Students in China;

- one-off inter-city travel reimbursement. B. Partial scholarship includes one or some items of the full scholarship items. Application Receiving Agency and Deadline Applicants shall apply to the Education Department of the Chinese Embassy in Austria between January and April 2014. Applying deadline is: 20 April 2014. The contact adress:

Bildungsabteilung der Botschaft der V.R. China in Österreich Jauresgasse 11/5, 1030 Wien, Austria Tel : 01 945 4191 Fax: 01 713 1788 Email: wgdongwien@gmail.com

Eligibility To be eligible, applicants must:

- be a citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China, and be in good health; - be a high school graduate under the age of 25 when applying for undergraduate

programs; - be a bachelor’s degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for master’s programs; - be a master’s degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for doctoral programs; - be under the age of 45 and have completed at least two years of undergraduate study

when applying for general scholar programs; - be a master’s degree holder or an associate professor (or above) under the age of 50

when applying for senior scholar programs. Application Procedure 1. Applicants consult the dispatching authorities for overseas study in their home countries for

the details and requirements of Bilateral Program and submit the application as required. 2. Once recommended by the dispatching authorities, candidates shall contact their target

university for Admission Letter. 3. Recommended candidates must finish the online application procedure at CSC Online

Application System for International Students. Please go to www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or www.campuschina.org and click Application Online for International Students, complete the required information, submit the completed Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship online and print a hard copy. The “Agency Number” for Austria is: 0401

4. 4 A package of complete application documents must be submitted to the dispatching authorities in their home countries before the deadline. (Please check Application Documents for the detailed checklist.)

5. CSC does not accept any individual application other than the recommended applications from the dispatching authorities. Candidates with Admission Letter will be placed in the host

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university; those without Admission Letter should follow CSC’s placement. Please NOTE Applicants should consult the dispatching authorities for overseas study in their home countries for the Instructions of CSC Online Application System for International Students and Agency Number. Application Documents (in duplicate) 1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship（in Chinese or English）. 2. Notarized highest diploma (photocopy): Prospective diploma winners must submit official

proof of student status by their current school. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

3. Academic transcripts: Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

4. A Study Plan or Research Proposal in Chinese or English. (A minimum of 200 words for undergraduates, 500 words for non-degree students, and 800 words for postgraduates.)

5. Recommendation letters: Applicants for graduate programs or senior scholar programs must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors.

6. Applicants for music studies are requested to submit a CD of their own works. Applicants for fine arts programs must submit a CD of their own works which include two sketches, two color paintings and two other works.

7. Applicants under the age of 18 should submit the valid documents of their legal guardians in China.

8. Applicants planning to stay in China for more than 6 months must submit a photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English (the original copy should be kept by the applicant. The form designed by the Chinese quarantine authority can be downloaded from http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or http://www.campuschina.org ). The physical 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 applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months.

9. Applicants with Admission Letter from designated universities should enclose the letter in the application package.

10. Applicants with valid HSK Certificate should enclose it in the application package. NOTE: The above documents should be bound on top left corner (in duplicate). No application documents will be returned. Submitting address:

Bildungsabteilung der Chinesischen Botschaft Jauresgasse 11/5, 1030 Wien, Austria

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Approval and Notification 1. Recommended application documents from dispatching authorities will be reviewed by CSC.

The applications will be regarded as invalid if the application documents fail to meet the requirements or the applicants are ineligible.

2. Qualified applications will be forwarded to universities for recruitment. CSC reserves the right to make necessary adjustments on the university options, specialties, program categories and duration of study. CSC will forward the nominations to universities for recruitment approval. The application enclosed with Admission Letter will be forwarded directly to the host university which granted the Letter.

3. Scholarship applicants accepted by Chinese universities will be officially awarded the Chinese Government Scholarship with the approval from CSC. Each applicant can only be granted one scholarship program.

4. CSC will send, before July 31st, the List of Scholarship Winners, Admission Letter and Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201) to the Chinese Embassy, who will forward the documents to the scholarship winners.

5. Students are not permitted, in general, to apply to change their specialties, host universities or the duration of study as specified in the Admission Letter once they agree to accept the scholarship.

6. If applicants fail to register before the deadline for registration, their scholarship will not be reserved.

Instructions of the CSC Online Application System for International Students

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Step 1: Visit http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or www.campuschina.org and click “Application Online for International Students”.

Step 2: Read “Tips for online application” carefully before clicking “NEXT” to the registration page.

Step 3: After registration, log in with your user name and password. Choose Chinese Government Scholarship as your scholarship type unless you are applying for other Cooperation Program Scholarship.

Step 4: Fill in the correct Agency Number. An Agency Number represents a specific application receiving agency and will only be given to recommended applicants by application receiving agencies. It is listed in the first blank under the “PERSONAL DATA”. Please make sure you fill it in correctly, otherwise you will not be able to continue your online application or your application will not be accepted.

Your “Agency No.” is 0401

Step 5: Fill in the Online Application Form truly, correctly and completely following the steps listed on the left of the page. Applicants are required to select a discipline before choosing their majors. Please refer to the Disciplines Index, which could be downloaded from Help, if you have any doubt about the disciplines and majors.

Step 6: Click Preview and check your Application Form carefully before submitting it. Click Confirmation of Submit to submit your Application Form.

Step 7: Download the completed Application Form by clicking Download Application and print two hard copies.

Step 8: Prepare other supporting documents as required and the full package of application documents (in duplicate) to the dispatching authorities.

Step 9: You can make changes to your application by clicking Retrieve application on the left of the page. But make sure to submit it again by clicking Confirmation of Submit after finishing all the changes. Otherwise, the retrieved application will become invalid and your new application will not be received either.

Please use Internet Explorer (6.0 or 7.0). Menu selection functions may not work in other browsers.

Only Chinese and English are accepted for the online application

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FAQs about Chinese Government Scholarship Application

01.02.2014 1. How can I get the latest information about Chinese Government Scholarship? Please visit our website www.campuschina.org or www.csc.edu.cn/laihua for up-to-date information. You can also consult the Chinese Embassy (or Consulate General) in your home countries or designated Chinese universities for related information. 2. What programs can I apply for? When and where can I apply? Usually the application season is between January and early April. Applicants should apply and send the required documents to the application receiving agencies. The table below illustrates the Chinese Government Scholarship programs.

Scholarship programs When to apply Where to send the application Program category Scholarship coverage

Bilateral program

January to early April (please consult the application receiving agencies for specific deadline for each program)

dispatching authorities in applicant’s home country

degree programs and non-degree programs

full scholarship or partial scholarship

Chinese University program designated Chinese universities graduate programs full scholarship

Great Wall Program National Commissions for UNESCO in applicant’s home country

non-degree programs full scholarship

EU Program Office for Education and Culture, Mission of P. R. China to the European Union

degree programs and non-degree programs

full scholarship

AUN Program ASEAN University Network (AUN)Secretariat graduate programs full scholarship

PIF Program Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretariat

degree programs and non-degree programs full scholarship

WMO Program World Meteorological Organization(WMO) Secretariat

master’s and undergraduate programs of meteorology, hydrology, and water resources supervision and management.

partial scholarship

3. What is the procedure of Chinese Government Scholarship application? The illustration below may help you understand the application procedure in general. There might be minor differences between programs. Please read the introductions to each program for detailed guidance.

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4. Can applicants apply for Chinese Government Scholarship without Admission Letters? Yes. Applicants without Admission Letter are equally allowed to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship. However, CSC reserves the right to make necessary adjustments on the university options, specialties, program categories and duration of study for the applications without Admission Letters. Applications enclosed with Admission Letter will be forwarded directly to the host universities for recruitment confirmation. 5. Is the Letter of Acceptance or email from the supervisor admissible? Only the official Admission Letters from the admissions department of Chinese universities are valid. Other files like acceptance letters or emails from supervisors or professors shall not be regarded as the equivalent or substitute. 6. Where can I get the Agency Number? Agency Number is the first required item when applying online at CSC Online Application System for International Students (http://laihua.csc.edu.cn ). Each Agency Number stands for a specific application receiving agency and will be given to the recommended candidates only. A correct

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Agency Number will lead to the presence of the corresponding application receiving agency. Wrong Agency Number will lead to application rejection. 7. How can I log in the CSC Online Application System for International Students? - Go to www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or www.campuschina.org , and click the icon “Application

Online for International Students” to enter the system. - First-time users should register before entering the online application page. - Please use Internet Explorer (6.0 or 7.0). Menu selection functions may not work in other

browsers. 8. What do I need to pay special attention to when applying online? - Please select the program, CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP. - The item Apply for refers to the program you want to apply rather than the degree you

have already held. - Majors should be one of the existing majors offered by Chinese universities and be based on

your actual educational background. A nonexistent or improper major input will affect your application result.

- Preference of Institutions must be chosen from 252 Chinese universities designated by MOE. Any institution beyond the list will not be available for recruitment.

- Duration of the Major Study should match the program you apply for. Please check APPLICATION DETAILS of each program for the specific schooling period.

- Submitted applications can be retrieved for revision. Once retrieved, the previously submitted application becomes invalid. Therefore, revised application should be submitted one more time.

9. How to write a Study Plan or Research Proposal? A Study Plan or Research Proposal states in details what you are going to do with the scholarship in China. It must include such information as the major you want to study in or the field of your research interest. It is of vital importance for those applicants for graduate studies or senior scholar programs, so please make sure your study plan or research proposal states those information as specific as possible. 10. What supporting documents should be included in my application package? Generally, applicants must fill in and provide the following documents truly, correctly and completely (in duplicate). - Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship（in Chinese or English） - Notarized highest diploma (photocopy) - Academic transcripts - A study plan or research proposal - Recommendation letters

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- Applicants for music studies are requested to submit a CD of the applicants’ own works. Applicants for fine arts programs must submit a CD of the applicants’ own works (including two sketches, two color paintings and two other works)

- Applicants under the age of 18 should submit the valid documents of their legal guardians in China.

- Applicants planning to stay in China for more than 6 months must submit a photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form ( valid for 6 months).

- Applicants with Admission Letter from designated universities should enclose the letter in the application package.

- Applicants with valid HSK Certificate should enclose it in the application package. The above documents should be bound on top left corner (in duplicate) in order. No application documents will be returned. 11. Are scholarship recipients obliged to take Chinese-taught programs? - Chinese is the only instruction language for undergraduate programs. Scholarship recipients

of undergraduate programs must take preparatory courses in designated universities for one year and pass the required test before major studies. Failure to pass the required test leads to the automatic termination of their scholarship.

- Most graduate programs and non-degree programs are instructed in Chinese. Certain Chinese universities offer English-taught programs. Please check Directory of the Chinese Institutions Admitting International Students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program (www.csc.edu.cn/studyinchina or www.campuschina.org ) for program introduction. Scholarship recipients of Chinese-taught programs without adequate Chinese language proficiency must take Chinese language training courses for one to two years to reach the language requirements of their host universities before major studies. Failure to reach the required language proficiency will lead to the termination of scholarship.

- Recipients in such programs as science, engineering, agriculture, west medicine, economics, management, law and arts will take Chinese courses for one year. Recipients in literature, history, philosophy and Chinese medicine will take Chinese courses for no more than two years. Recipients of English-taught programs or those with adequate Chinese language capability do not need to take Chinese language training courses.

12. Which Chinese universities offer Chinese Government Scholarship programs? A total of 252 Chinese universities are designated by MOE to accept Chinese Government Scholarship students. Applicants can only choose their host universities from this list. Please check the Directory of the Chinese Institutions Admitting International Students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program on www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or www.campuschina.org for introduction to programs and universities available. 13. Can applicants directly apply to Chinese universities for Chinese Government Scholarship?

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Only Chinese universities undertaking Chinese University Program can accept the scholarship application directly. A List of Designated Chinese Universities Undertaking This Program can be found at the end of APPLICATION DETAILS of Chinese Government Scholarship—Chinese University Program. 14. Can applicants apply for more than one program? Yes. However, CSC reserves the right to award only one scholarship to each individual applicant nominated by more than one university. 15. How can I know the admission result? The admission result will be announced by the application receiving agencies in late July. Applicants can consult the application receiving agencies for admission result. 16. Why is the host university sometimes not the target university? For the applicants without Admission Letter, CSC reserves the right to make necessary adjustments on the university options, specialties, program categories and duration of study based on the scholarship requirement of different countries, accepting capacity of universities, requirements of different programs and the qualification of applicants. That’s why some applicants are enrolled by a university beyond their application options. 17. How can I go to my host university that is not in Beijing? CSC provides transfer service to new full scholarship students who have to make a stopover in Beijing to other cities during August 25th and September 15th. Pickup service at Beijing Airport, free accommodation on campus and hard-seat train ticket (or hard-berth train ticket for overnight trip) from Beijing to the city of the host institution will be provided to full scholarship students. Transfer Service Station for Chinese Government Scholarship Students Tel: 0086-10-82303706 Fax: 0086-10-82303326 E-mail: zhongzhuan@blcu.edu.cn Add: No. 15 Xueyuan Lu, Haidian District, Beijing, P.R. China Post Code: 100083