Guizhou University Chinese Government Scholarship

The Chinese Government Scholarship (Guizhou University Program) is a full scholarship provided by the Chinese government to directly select and admit outstanding young international students to pursue graduate degrees at Guizhou University.

Funding Categories, Duration, and Language of Instruction

1. This program only admits master’s and doctoral students. The duration of study for master’s programs is 3 years, and for doctoral programs, 4 years;

2. The language of instruction is Chinese. Applicants with prior experience studying Chinese will be given priority. Applicants whose Chinese proficiency does not meet the requirements may still apply but must complete a one-year Chinese language preparatory program at Guizhou University. They must achieve a minimum passing score on the HSK Level 4 exam to begin their academic studies. The scholarship duration includes both the academic program and the Chinese language preparatory program.

Applicant Requirements

1. Non-Chinese citizens in good health;

2. Applicants who are not currently studying in China (graduates from Chinese institutions must have graduated more than one year prior);

3. Academic and age requirements:

Applicants for a master’s degree must hold a bachelor’s degree and be no older than 35 years of age;

Applicants for a doctoral degree must hold a master’s degree and be no older than 40 years of age.

Scholarship Benefits

l Exemption from registration and tuition fees;

l Free on-campus housing;

l A monthly living allowance (RMB 3,500 for doctoral students, RMB 3,000 for master’s students);

l Comprehensive medical insurance for international students.

Application Process

1. Applicants must log in to the Chinese Government Scholarship Management Information System at www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or www.campuschina.org to complete the online application. Click “Online Application Portal for Students,” register a personal account, and fill out the application form truthfully, accurately, and completely in Chinese or English, then upload the relevant “Supplementary Materials.” Please note that the study program category is Category B, and Guizhou University’s institutional code is 10657.

2. Carefully review the application information. Once you have confirmed that it is correct, click “Submit” (the application is only valid when its status is “Submitted”). After submitting the application, print two copies of the scholarship application form and mail them to Guizhou University along with photocopies (in duplicate) of the other “supplementary materials.” The materials should include:

l “Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form”;

l Valid passport pages and 3 passport-sized photos;

l Notarized proof of highest academic degree (recent graduates should submit proof of enrollment and an expected graduation certificate);

l Transcripts from the highest level of education (Ph.D. applicants should submit transcripts from their undergraduate and master’s programs);

l Study or research plan (no fewer than 800 characters);

l Two letters of recommendation from professors or associate professors;

l “Physical Examination Form for Foreign Nationals” (click here to download: Physical Examination Form for Foreign Nationals);

l If you have an HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) certificate, please provide it as well.

Note 1: All of the above materials must be submitted in Chinese or English. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a notarized Chinese or English translation.

Note 2: If you need the Guizhou University Master’s and Doctoral Program Catalog, please click here to view: Guizhou University Degree Program Catalog

3. Please mail the complete application materials to the following address:

Huaxi District, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, China

School of International Education, North Campus, Guizhou University

Postal Code: 550025 Phone: +86 (851) 83627738

Note: Application materials must be received by Guizhou University no later than April 20, 2017; late submissions will not be accepted. If applicants need assistance or have inquiries during the application process, please contact our International Student Admissions Office via email at cie@gzu.edu.cn.

4. The application review and admission process for the Chinese Government Scholarship takes several months. During this process, Guizhou University may contact applicants for a telephone interview or request additional information. The final list of scholarship recipients is expected to be determined in July. Subsequently, the university will notify scholarship recipients by phone and email and mail them the Chinese Government Scholarship admission documents.