1. I want to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship. What are the procedures? Where should I send the application materials?
Applicants shall apply to the dispatching authorities, such as the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country. Eligible applicants shall log on the online application system, fill out and print the application form. Application materials should be mailed in duplicate (two copies) to the dispatching authority.

2. Where do I find the online application system? What is the “Agency No.”?
The website for the online application system is http://laihua.csc.edu.cn. Please consult the dispatching authority, such as the Chinese Embassy in the applicant’s country, for the agency number.

3. What is “dispatching authority”?
Dispatching authority is responsible for the enrollment and admission of the scholarship students. A dispatching authority could be the education department or the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country. It could also be a foreign Embassy in China, a Chinese higher education institution, or a research institute.

4. Can I apply directly to China Scholarship Council (CSC)?
No. CSC doesn’t accept individual applications from applicants. Please do NOT mail the application materials to CSC. Please apply to the dispatching authority, such as the Chinese Embassy or Consulate, or Chinese higher education institutions entitled to admit students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program (for University Postgraduate Program).

5. Can I send the application materials via email to CSC?
No. Application materials via email are not valid for scholarship application. Please log on the online application system, fill out and print the application form. Application materials should be mailed in duplicate (two copies) to the dispatching authority.

6. When is the deadline for application?
Please consult the dispatching authority for the detailed deadline. Normally, students are expected to submit their applications between January to early April.

7. I’m under 18 years old. Am I eligible to apply?
Yes. An applicant under 18 years old needs a guardian during his/her stay in China until he/she turns 18. A guardian is normally a Chinese citizen who resides and works where the student studies.

8. Can I apply without obtaining an admission notice?
Yes.

9. Can I apply without any prior knowledge of Chinese language?
Yes. Students who do not meet the language proficiency requirement for the major study shall take 1-2 years’ Chinese language classes before they start the major program. Some higher education institutions offer courses instructed in English for graduate students and general scholars. Those who take English taught programs should not take Chinese language classes.
Undergraduate students are required to take classes in Chinese. Students with no prior knowledge of Chinese language shall take 1 year foundation courses at the assigned universities.

10. Where should I take the physical examination? I am in China. Do I need to take physical examination?
Physical examination should be conducted in authorized hospitals. Please consult the dispatching authority for the details. Applicants who are currently residing in China do not need to take physical examination.

11. I want to apply for University Postgraduate Program Scholarship. Can I apply to more than one university?
Yes, however an applicant can only be awarded with scholarship to study at one university. If an applicant is admitted by more than one university, CSC reserves the right to decide which university the applicant should attend.

12. Can I apply directly to a Chinese university?
Yes for some programs. Some Chinese higher education institutions and provincial or municipal education departments have Chinese Government Scholarship quotas assigned by the Chinese Ministry of Education. Programs in which applicants should apply directly to the Chinese higher education institutions include:
University Postgraduate Program
Degree Program in Provinces and Autonomous Regions
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Applicants shall apply directly to Chinese Higher Education Institutions within due time. Please contact the respective university for the detailed deadline. Please refer to the CSC Study in China website for the contact information of the universities. Eligible applicants shall log on the online application system, fill out and print the application form. Application materials should be mailed in duplicate (two copies) to the dispatching authority. Applicants are welcome to consult the universities about the application procedures before February.

13. What shall I do if I can’t open the online application website?
It might be caused by the explorer. IE is strongly recommended for the online application website. Problems may occur when use other explorers to log on the online application system.