In order to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese 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 programs to sponsor international students, teachers and scholars to study and research in Chinese higher education institutions (Chinese HEIs). International students under Chinese Government Scholarship Programs (hereinafter referred to as scholarship students) will be allocated in Chinese HEIs designated by the Ministry of Education of P. R. China (hereinafter referred to as MOE) to pursue their proposed studies in the areas related to science, technology, agriculture, medicine, economics, law, management, education, history, liberal arts and philosophy. MOE formulates Chinese Government Scholarship plans on an annual basis, and entrusts China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC) to manage the recruitment and to carry out the routine management of Chinese Government Scholarship Programs. Outstanding students, teachers and scholars from all over the world are welcome to undertake studies and researches in China! CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS AND APPLICATION 1. Chinese Government Scholarship Program (scholarship quota specified according to inter-governmental agreements) It is established by MOE in accordance with educational exchange agreements or MOUs (memorandum of understanding) signed between Chinese government and governments of other countries, organizations, education institutions and relevant international organizations to provide both full scholarships and partial scholarships. The program supports students who come to study in China on undergraduate, 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.