Complete Application Guide for Scholarships in China
A compliant, end-to-end practical guide for applying to Chinese Government Full Scholarships (Type A & Type B) and Provincial Government Scholarships.
1. Identify the Application Category and Agency Code
Determine whether to submit via Type A (Agency Code obtained from the Chinese Embassy or dispatching authority in the applicant's home country) or Type B (University Agency Code, e.g., Peking University 10001, Tsinghua University 10002). Each applicant can submit up to 3 Type A choices or 1 Type B choice concurrently.
2. Secure Pre-Admission Notices and Supervisor Acceptance Letters
Postgraduate applicants should contact prospective academic supervisors via institutional email, attaching their CV and study/research plan. Obtaining a Pre-Admission Notice or a Supervisor Provisional Acceptance Letter significantly enhances the probability of passing university preliminary screening and receiving official nominations.
3. Prepare All Required Supporting Documents Compliantly
Gather notarized highest academic diplomas and transcripts, a Foreigner Physical Examination Form valid within 6 months (complete with all attached lab test sheets and hospital official stamps), a non-criminal record certificate, two recommendation letters issued by professors or associate professors, and a personal study/research proposal (no less than 800 to 1,000 words).
4. Complete Dual Online Submissions: CSC Portal & Target University Systems
Register on the China Scholarship Council portal (campuschina.org), fill out the required information, upload scanned documents, and export the generated application form; simultaneously complete the institutional application on the target university's international student admission portal.
5. Document Review, Video Interviews, and Final Admission Dispatch
Universities review academic dossiers and conduct online video interviews from March to May; the China Scholarship Council (CSC) reviews and finalizes quota approvals, and official JW201 visa application forms are centrally dispatched in July.
Mandatory Documentation Checklist
Academic Certificates
Notarized translations of high school or university degree certificates and official transcripts in Chinese or English.
Physical Examination Form
Standard Foreigner Physical Examination completed within the past 6 months, signed by attending physician with hospital stamps.
Standardized Proof & CSCA
CSCA Examination transcripts serve as authoritative standardized proof, heavily prioritized for CSC Type-B university selection.
Track Key Deadlines & Timelines
Check the monthly application calendar to plan your submissions.