In order to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese people and people from all over the world, and to develop cooperation and exchanges in fields of politics, economy, culture, education and trade between China and other countries, Chinese government has set up a series of scholarship schemes to sponsor international students, teachers and scholars to undertake studies and researches in Chinese higher education institutions (Chinese HEIs).
1. Chinese Government Scholarship Scheme (scholarship quota specified according to inter-governmental agreements)
It is established by MOE in accordance with educational exchange agreements or MOUs signed between Chinese government and governments of other countries, organizations, education institutions and relevant international organizations to provide both full scholarships and partial scholarships to international students and scholars. The scheme supports students who come to study in China on undergraduate and postgraduate programs, Chinese language training programs, general scholar and senior scholar programs.
Applicants shall apply for the scholarship through dispatching authorities, institutions or the Chinese diplomatic missions.
2. CHINA/UNESCO - the Great Wall Fellowship Scheme (25 scholarships available in 2010)
It is a full scholarship scheme set up by MOE for candidates recommended by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It is only available to applicants who come to study as general scholars and senior scholars.
Applicants shall apply to the National Commissions for UNESCO in their home countries.
3. Study in Asia Scholarship Scheme (20 scholarships available in 2010)
It is a full scholarship scheme established by MOE aiming to stimulate the mobility of Asian students and scholars within Asia. It aims to strengthen mutual understanding among the people in Asian countries, develop education cooperation and exchanges, and promote Asian education quality. It is only available to applicants who come to study as general scholars and senior scholars.
Applicants shall apply to the Chinese diplomatic missions in their home countries.
4. China/AUN Scholarship Scheme (20 scholarships available in 2010)
It is a full scholarship provided to ASEAN member countries by MOE, with the purpose of encouraging students, teachers and scholars from ASEAN member countries to study in China, and enhancing mutual understanding and friendship.
Applicants shall apply to the ASEAN Secretariat.
5. Chinese Government Scholarship Program for EU (100 scholarships available in 2010)
It is a full scholarship scheme set up by MOE for high school graduates or university students from EU to learn Chinese for one year in China.
Applicants shall apply to the Mission of P.R China to the European Union.
6. China/Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Scholarship Scheme (100 scholarships available in 2010)
It is a full scholarship provided for SCO member countries by MOE, with the purpose of encouraging students from SCO member countries to study in China.
Applicants shall apply to the Chinese diplomatic missions in their home countries.
7. China/Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Scholarship Scheme (10 scholarships available in 2010)
It is a full scholarship provided for some pacific island countries by MOE, with the purpose of encouraging students from these countries to study in China.
Applicants shall apply to PIF Secretariat.
8. Chinese Government Special Scholarship Scheme-University Postgraduate Program (scholarship quota specified by MOE)
It is a full scholarship scheme set up by MOE aiming to support Chinese universities under “985 Project” to recruit postgraduate students.
Applicants shall directly contact the Chinese HEIs under this program for application.
9. Chinese Government Special Scholarship Scheme-Degree Oriented Program in Provinces and Autonomous Regions (scholarship quota specified by MOE)
It is a full scholarship scheme set up by MOE aiming to support Chinese universities designated by local education departments in specific provinces or autonomous regions to recruit international students who come for postgraduate studies.
Applicants shall directly contact the provincial education departments or Chinese HEIs under this program for application.
10. Distinguished International Students Scholarship Scheme (200 scholarships available in 2010)
It is a full scholarship scheme established by MOE to sponsor outstanding international students who have earned their Bachelor degree or above in China and have been enrolled by Chinese HEIs for their further studies in China and also available for those who are currently pursuing their postgraduate studies in Chinese HEIs.
Applicants shall apply for the scheme to CSC through their host institutions.
11. Chinese Culture Research Fellowship Scheme (30 scholarships available in 2010)
The scheme is established by MOE to sponsor overseas scholars and specialists of Chinese culture to conduct short-term research and exchanges in China.
Applicants shall apply for the scholarship through their partners in Chinese HEIs, the Chinese diplomatic missions in their home countries or directly to CSC.
12. Short-term Scholarship Scheme for Foreign Teachers of Chinese Language (enrollment quota specified by MOE)
It is established by MOE to sponsor international teachers of Chinese language to do short-term training and research in China.
Applicants shall apply for the scholarship through the Chinese diplomatic missions in their home countries.