Overview: The Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) for the High-Level Postgraduate Program offers an opportunity for international students with strong academic records to pursue postgraduate studies in China. This scholarship, administered by Henan University, aims to cultivate global talent and is open to candidates seeking master’s or doctoral degrees. The program focuses on merit-based admission and includes both Chinese and English-taught programs in various academic disciplines.

Key Details:

• Application Deadline: February 16, 2025
• Result Announcement: End of July 2025
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Host Institution: Henan University
• Organizer: Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS)
• Eligible Countries: Non-Chinese citizens
• Target Group: Master’s and doctoral candidates
• Fields of Study: Various disciplines offered in English or Chinese
• Study Level: Master’s and Doctoral degrees
• Program Duration:
  • Master’s programs: 2-3 years
  • Doctoral programs: 4 years
  • Chinese Language Preparatory Study (if required): 1 year
• Study Language: English or Chinese
• Host Country: China

Benefits and Financial Support: The CGS provides the following benefits:

• Full tuition coverage
• Free on-campus accommodation or monthly accommodation subsidies
• Monthly living stipend
• Medical insurance for the duration of the study

Eligibility Criteria:

• General Requirements:
  • Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.
• Educational Qualifications:
  • Master’s applicants: Must hold a bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years old.
  • Doctoral applicants: Must hold a master’s degree and be under 40 years old.
• Language Proficiency:
  • For Chinese-taught programs: Minimum HSK Level 4.
  • For English-taught programs:
    • Native or official language is English, or
    • IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 86 or higher for non-native speakers.

Required Documents: Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Completed Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (in Chinese or English).
• Copy of Passport Home Page (valid until at least September 2025).
• Notarized Highest Diploma (and proof of current student status if applicable).
• Academic Transcripts (sealed by the academic office, with notarized translations if not in English or Chinese).
• Language Proficiency Certificates (HSK for Chinese programs, IELTS/TOEFL for English programs).
• Pre-admission Documents (official invitation letters from the university).
• Study Plan Proposal (1,000+ words for doctoral applicants, signed by a Chinese supervisor).
• Two Recommendation Letters (from professors or associate professors).
• Art Examples (if applying for art/design programs).
• Legal Guardian Documents (for applicants under 18).
• Foreigner Physical Examination Form (completed in English).
• Non-Criminal Record Report (issued within 6 months by local authorities).

Selection Process:

1. Online Application: Submit all documents via the Chinese Government Scholarship Management Information System and Henan University’s International Student Online Service System by February 16, 2025.
2. Preliminary Review: Henan University will review the academic background, health, and language proficiency of applicants.
3. Academic Review: University experts will evaluate qualifications, and interviews or written tests may be conducted.
4. Recommendation: Henan University will recommend the selected candidates to the China Scholarship Council.
5. Final Review: The China Scholarship Council will review applications and make the final admission decisions.
6. Admission Notification: Successful applicants will receive admission results by the end of July 2025.

How to Apply:

1. Register and complete the application on the Chinese Government Scholarship Management Information System and Henan University’s International Student Online Service System.
2. Submit all required documents.
3. Monitor your application progress and respond to any additional requirements.
4. Wait for the final admission results and prepare for enrollment.

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For more information or inquiries, contact:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +86-371-22868169
• Address: No. 85, Minglun Street, Kaifeng City, Henan Province, China