"Application Guidelines for Chinese Language Scholarship for Trade Union Cadres from Countries Along the Belt and Road

I. Introduction to the Scholarship

To foster friendly relations between the All-China Federation of Trade Unions and trade union organizations around the world, to strengthen friendship between the Chinese working class and the working classes of other nations, and to contribute to world peace, development, cooperation, workers’ rights, and social progress, the “Belt and Road” Chinese Language Training Scholarship Program for Trade Union Officials from Countries Along the Belt and Road (hereinafter referred to as “the Scholarship”) has been established.

The Scholarship is primarily intended for trade union officials from countries along the “Belt and Road” route. It provides full funding for scholarship recipients to come to China for a one-academic-year Chinese language training program, covering tuition, accommodation, living expenses, comprehensive insurance, and a one-time round-trip international travel allowance. Program funding is provided by the All-China Federation of Trade Unions.

Eligibility: Outstanding trade union officials from “Belt and Road” countries with relevant work experience who wish to study the Chinese language in China.

Duration of Support: One academic year (12 months)

Language of Instruction: Chinese

Host Institution: Beijing Language and Culture University

Major: Chinese Language

Funding Details and Standards (per person per academic year)

Accommodation

Living Expenses

Tuition

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Round-trip International Travel Expenses

8,400 RMB

36,000 RMB

25,000 RMB

800 RMB

Economy class (one-time)

● Living Allowance: During the scholarship period, the university disburses the living allowance to students on a monthly basis. Scholarship recipients who register at the university by the 15th of the month (inclusive) will receive a full month’s living allowance; if they register after the 15th, they will receive half a month’s living allowance; living allowances for graduates will be paid for half a month following the graduation date determined by the university; if a scholarship recipient leaves China for personal reasons for more than 15 days during their studies (excluding regular holidays), their living allowance will be suspended for the duration of their absence.

● Tuition: Tuition is managed centrally by the university and used for the scholarship recipients’ education, administration, and organized activities.

● Housing: Housing expenses are managed centrally by the university, which provides free on-campus housing.

● Comprehensive Medical Insurance: Purchased and paid for uniformly by the China Scholarship Council (CSC). (For details on coverage and claims procedures, please visit http://www.csc.edu.cn/studyinchina or http://www.campuschina.org and refer to the “Introduction to Comprehensive Medical Insurance for International Students in China and Claims Guide.”)

● One-time Round-trip International Travel Expenses: These funds are managed by the All-China Federation of Trade Unions and are used to purchase round-trip international economy-class air tickets for scholarship recipients from their home country to the city where the university is located, covering both their initial arrival in China and their return home upon completion of their studies.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese citizens; priority will be given to applicants from countries along the “Belt and Road” route.

2. Applicants must be in good physical and mental health.

3. Applicants must hold a high school diploma or higher and be no older than 45 years of age.

4. Applicants must have some work experience in trade unions; priority will be given to those with experience in exchanges with China.

5. Applicants must not be concurrently receiving any other Chinese government scholarship.

II. List of Application Materials

1. “Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form” (in Chinese or English);

2. Notarized proof of highest academic degree. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a notarized Chinese or English translation;

3. Academic transcripts. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a notarized Chinese or English translation;

4. Study or research plan for China (no fewer than 500 words, written in Chinese or English);

5. Applicants under the age of 18 must submit relevant legal documents regarding their legal guardian in China;

6. Applicants planning to study in China for more than 6 months must submit a scanned copy of the “Physical Examination Form for Foreigners” (keep the original for your records; this form is uniformly printed by Chinese health and quarantine authorities, with a template attached below, and must be completed in English). Applicants must strictly undergo the medical examination in accordance with the items required on the “Physical Examination Form for Foreigners.” Any form that is incomplete, lacks the applicant’s photograph, does not have a seal affixed across the photo, or does not bear the signatures and official seals of a physician and the hospital will be deemed invalid. As the results of the medical examination are valid for 6 months, applicants should schedule their physical examination accordingly;

7. Curriculum Vitae (personal background information and educational and work history since high school) (to be uploaded to “Other Supporting Materials” in the system).

Note: Applicants must provide authentic and valid documents as required by the above list and upload clear scanned copies via the online application system. Application materials that do not meet the above requirements will affect the applicant’s admission outcome.

III. Application Process

Step 1: Applicants should prepare the required documents as specified in the list of application materials.

Step 2: Visit the “Study in China” website and click the “China Government Scholarship Management Information System for International Students” icon to access the application system.

“Study in China” website links: http://www.csc.edu.cn/studyinchina or http://www.campuschina.org

Step 3: The study program type and receiving agency code are required fields in the “Chinese Government Scholarship Management Information System for Studying in China.” Please select “Category A” as the study program type, and enter “00009” as the receiving agency code.

After the applicant fills in the information, the system will automatically display the name of the receiving department corresponding to the entered agency code. The study program type and receiving agency code are directly linked; if entered incorrectly, the scholarship receiving department will not be able to receive the online application information.

Step 4: Follow the list on the left side of the page to complete the entry of all application information one by one and upload supporting documents. Please ensure the accuracy, authenticity, and validity of the information and materials.

When filling out “Language Proficiency and Study Plan,” please select from the following categories:

Application Category: General Admission; Language of Instruction: Chinese; Discipline: Literature

Major: Chinese Language; Institution I: Beijing Language and Culture University (since this program involves centralized group study, please select “None” for Institutions II and III);

Study Period: September 1 of the current year to July 15 of the following year

Step 5: Before submitting your application, please carefully review all information and supporting documents.

Step 6: Before the application is accepted, applicants may modify a submitted application by clicking “Withdraw and Modify Application.” After withdrawing the application, applicants must resubmit it after making changes; otherwise, the application will not be accepted.

Step 7: Applicants are advised to click “Print Application” to download the application form.

Note: We recommend using Firefox or Internet Explorer 11. If using Internet Explorer, please disable “Compatibility View” before proceeding.

Applicants must complete all application information in Chinese or English.

To ensure that admission materials are mailed accurately and on time to the candidate, please ensure that the “Current Contact Information” in the “Chinese Government Scholarship Management Information System for International Students” is accurate, detailed, and valid.

IV. Information for Traveling to China

I. Visa for Travel to China

Candidates who have been awarded a scholarship must present the “Letter of Admission,” the “Visa Application Form for Foreign Students Coming to China” (Form JW201), and the “Medical Examination Form for Foreigners,” along with their valid ordinary passport, to apply for a student visa at a Chinese embassy (consulate general) or other Chinese visa-issuing authority abroad (those planning to study in China for more than six months must apply for an “X1” visa; those studying for less than six months may apply for an “X2” visa). The university will not register any individuals entering China with other types of passports or visas, or who do not possess the original copies of the aforementioned documents, nor will it process their residence procedures in China.

All fees incurred during the visa application process are the applicant’s responsibility.

II. Check-in, Registration, Health Certification, and Residence Permit

1. Check-in and Registration

Scholarship recipients must present the original “Letter of Admission,” “Visa Application Form for Foreign Students Coming to China” (Form JW201), and “Physical Examination Form for Foreigners,” and report to the designated institution on the enrollment date specified in the “Letter of Admission” to complete registration procedures. Those unable to report on time for any reason must request a leave of absence directly from the relevant institution. Scholarship recipients who fail to report by the deadline without prior approval from the institution will be deemed to have voluntarily forfeited their student status, and their scholarship eligibility will be automatically revoked.

2. Health Certification and Residence Permit

Health Certification: Scholarship recipients planning to study in China for more than six months must, upon arrival, present the originals of their passport, “Letter of Admission,” “Medical Examination Form for Foreigners,” and blood test results to the health and quarantine authorities in the city where their university is located to obtain health certification. Those who fail to meet the requirements of the “Physical Examination Form for Foreigners” will be required to undergo a re-examination. Those who refuse to undergo the physical examination or are found to have a disease that Chinese law prohibits from entry will be required to leave the country within a specified time limit.

Residence Permit: Upon arrival in China, scholarship students must, within the time limit specified by the visa authorities, present their passport, “Letter of Admission,” “Visa Application Form for Foreign Students Coming to China” (Form JW201), a valid health certificate, and photographs that meet the specified requirements to the public security department in the city where their university is located to apply for a residence permit.

Attachment: Physical Examination Form for Foreign Nationals