Chinese Government Scholarship at Beijing Normal University

Eligible Degree

• Graduate (Master’s and Doctoral) programs

Brief Overview

• The Chinese University Program is a full scholarship aimed at attracting outstanding international students to pursue graduate studies at designated Chinese universities, including Beijing Normal University (BNU). The scholarship is available for Chinese- or English-taught programs.

Details of the Scholarship

• Supporting Category: Graduate students only.
• Duration: Includes major studies and, if required, Chinese language/preparatory studies as specified in the admission letter.
• Instruction Language: Chinese or English, depending on the program.

Eligibility Requirements

• Academic Requirements: Meet the specific admission criteria of BNU’s International Student Admission Brochure.
• Language Proficiency: Applicants for Chinese-taught programs must submit valid HSK certificates.
• Scholarship Status: Applicants should not hold any other scholarships.
• Age and Education Requirements:
  • Undergraduate applicants: High school diploma, under 25 years old.
  • Master’s applicants: Bachelor’s degree, under 35 years old.
  • Doctoral applicants: Master’s degree, under 40 years old.

Scholarship Values

• Full Scholarship Covers:
  • Tuition fees
  • Free dormitory or accommodation subsidy
  • Stipend
  • Comprehensive medical insurance
• Partial Scholarship Covers: One or more of the above benefits.

Required Documents

1. Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form.
2. Copy of passport’s home page (valid beyond September 2023).
3. Notarized highest diploma or proof of student status.
4. Academic transcripts (undergraduate onward).
5. Language qualification certificates (HSK for Chinese-taught programs, IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programs).
6. Pre-admission documents from the desired Chinese university (admission letter, pre-admission letter, or supervisor’s invitation letter).
7. Study plan (at least 1,000 words).
8. Two recommendation letters (from professors or associate professors).
9. Art-related works (for art/design majors).
10. Legal guardian documents (for applicants under 18).
11. Foreigner Physical Examination Form (completed in English).
12. Non-criminal record report.

How to Apply for the Scholarship

1. Prepare all application documents as per the BNU Admission Information for International Students.
2. Register and complete an online application on the BNU International Student Application System and pay the application fee.
3. Register on the CSC website, complete, print, and sign the Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form (select “Type B” and use Agency Number 10027 for BNU).
4. Submit all application documents to BNU before the deadline.

Deadline

• Application Period: November – April 30, 2025

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https://admission-is.bnu.edu.cn/english/international/chineseovernment/typebchinese/index.html