Complete Information of China Govt Scholarship. Important Links and Dates for CGS

First of all, I am thankful to Allah Almighty who gives me this opportunity to assist Pakistani nation.  Although each and every step is clearly mentioned in the pinned post and all relevant document samples are uploaded in file section of this blog, but still I am seeing a lot of posts/comments inquiring guidelines. I am composing this document on my personal experience and information shared on Chinese Government Scholarship Group by Engr. Fahad and others. I am member of this blog since 2017 and following all posts, guideline by group admins, senior comments and queries.

The one thing which I must want to mention here is “determination”. If you are determine to achieve, Insha-Allah you will get this. Remember, this is only you who can help you. Before going into details of this scholarship and procedure, I would say read, read and read.

Introduction

The “Chinese Government Scholarship” is sponsored by government of China through its council named “China Scholarship Council” (CSC). For more details please visit (http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/newsdetailen.aspx?cid=66&id=3074).

Degree Programs

CSC sponsors following degree programs in all fields of study*.

1. Doctoral
2. Master
3. Bachelor
4. Associate
5. Non degree

Agency Number

*As per (http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/programsearchen.aspx). But in my point of view, preference is given to doctoral and Master level degree programs. They are many Universities under CSC Scholarship the list is given at (http://bit.ly/2oESRZj).

Each University has its own dedicated number by CSC called agency number. You can find agency number of any particular university at university’s website.

In how many universities you can apply

It’s the game of confidence. You can apply into many universities at the same time. But each time you have to create a difference account on (http://bit.ly/2I1Zm0c) to fill online application form (you may use same email address for all accounts).

Acceptance letter

Acceptance letter is a letter from a professor of desired University intending that he/she is willing to supervise you if you win CSC Scholarship. Acceptance letter formats are given at (http://bit.ly/2F8amLx).

How to get acceptance letter

You may contact Professors of your field from October/November.

1. Choose your desired university and open its website (open English version of website. If English version of website is not available, use Google translator. However in Google chrome translate option appears in right most corner of address bar).
2. Find out the faculty list of your school.
3. View profile of professors.
4. Select a professor whose research overlaps your interest.
5. Find email address of that professor.
6. Write a good email to professor highlighting your positive skills, research work, publications and achievements.
7. Ask your professor to accept you as his future student.
8. Please don’t bombard with emails to professors (wait patiently).

Processing Fee

Largely, Universities don’t have any processing fee. But some universities have processing fee which is mentioned on university’s website.

You can submit processing fee via

1. Standard Chartered account.
2. Credit Card Payment.
3. Money exchangers.
4. MCB LITE card/account.
5. Your friend in China.

Scholarship opening time

Usually, CSC Scholarship opens annually from November to April. Each university has its own Scholarship announcement date. So, Scholarship remains open from November to April. To get the actual scholarship starting date, candidate has to visit university website intermittently.

Scholarship closing time

Just like scholarship opening date, scholarship closing/end date varies from December to May depending on university.

Note: Never wait for last date, try to send documents as early as you can. I suggest, you should send documents at least a month before the end date.

Where to send documents

All documents should be sent to university where you want to apply. Exact address, where you

send documents, is usually mentioned on university website.

Documents Required

Before you think to apply for any scholarship, you need some documents. To apply for CSC, you

require following documents.

1. Application form is filled online at (http://bit.ly/1Y8anye).
2. You can take recommendation letters from you teacher who is associate professor or above. Master candidate may take recommendation letter form assistant professor or above.
3. You can notarize your documents from notary public (in courts) OR you may get your documents notarized from any government professor with stamp and signature.
4. Physical Examination Form (Medical Form) is available in file section of this group. Also available on CSC website (www.csc.edu.cn/uploads/foreinphy1.pdf). Initially, you can get medical from any government hospital but finally when you got selected, you have to get physical examination from designated hospital of CSC.
5. Study Plan mean research proposal in china. Usually research synopsis takes 8 to 10 pages but you may send 2 to 10 pages research plan (no less than 800 words).
6. You can get English proficiency letter/medium of instruction letter from your controller examination office.

Scholarship values

Usually CSC scholarship covers:

1. Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, and accommodation fee for dormitory on Campus
2. Living allowance
3. Fee for outpatient medical service, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Program for International Students in China
4. Monthly allowance is granted to the students through the host institution at the following rates(CNY Yuan per month):

• Master’s degree students: CNY3,000Yuan
• Doctoral degree students:CNY3,500Yuan

Procedure to apply for CSC

1. Find some good university affiliated with CSC. (University list is given above).
2. After selection of University try to get acceptance letter from Professor
1.  Write a good email to professor highlighting his/her area and your area of interest.
3. Make sure your area of research must overlap with professor whom you are contacting for acceptance letter. Try to get acceptance letter but don’t worry this is optional in many universities.
4. Apply online at following web address. You need agency number of your desired university to complete this online form. (Agency numbers are given above).
6. Submit your online application and take print of online application
7. Prepare all Academic documents mentioned above
8. Find University International Students Office address
9. Send two (2) complete sets of all documents (mentioned above with printed online application) to university international office address through some good courier service. (DHL, TCS, FEDEX has student packages)
10. End. Application submitted for your desired university. Repeat above all steps, If you have a plan to send one more application to another university.

Note: The procedure is very simple and easy. Never pay any penny to any agent/anyone for scholarship. This is totally free.

Feel free to contact me for any query.