2021/2022 Chinese Government Scholarship is Now Open for Application
2020-12-04 09:39
 

Application for the 2021/2022 Chinese Government Scholarship is now open for Malaysians. Eligible applicants are advised to find out more about the introduction of Chinese Government Scholarship, brief Introduction of Chinese Universities open for applicants and further information from the China Scholarship Council website (www.campuschina.org). Online application and the corresponding application documents should be submitted to Cultural Office, Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Malaysia no later than February 10th, 2021.

 

I. Scholarship Introduction:

 

-10 Places for general/senior scholar programs;

 

II. Eligibility:

 

To be eligible, applicants must

 

-be a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China, and be in good health.

 

-be a high school graduate (at least) under the age of 45 when applying for general scholar programs;

 

-be a master's degree holder or an associate professor (or above) under the age of 50 when applying for senior scholar programs.

 

NOTE: According to the regulations of CGS, students currently doing a degree in China cannot enjoy the status as general or senior scholars at the same time.

 

III. Application Documents (one set):

Applicants need to submit one set of documents in the order as:

 

1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (online application).

Only English or Chinese are accepted for the online application. The Application Form will be created automatically after the correct filling. The link is www.campuschina.org and agency number (Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Malaysia) is 4581. Instructions of the online application is in the attachment.

 

2. Copy of Passport Home Page:

Applicants shall submit a clear scanned copy of his/her ordinary passport with validity later than March 1, 2022. If the validity of the current passport does not meet the requirement, please apply for a new passport before submitting the application. For applicants who cannot apply for passports before submitting their applications due to objective reasons, with the permission of dispatching authorities, they may submit scanned copy of identity certificates or official documents containing the applicants' "English name, Gender, Nationality, Date of Birth" and other information.

 

   3. Notarized highest diploma (photocopy):

Prospective diploma winners must submit official proof of student status by their current school. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

*Please go to "Notary Public" or "Commissioner for Oaths" for notarization.

 

   4. Academic transcripts:

Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

*Please go to "Notary Public" or "Commissioner for Oaths" for notarization.

 

5.  A study plan or research proposal in Chinese or English:

  500 words for general or senior scholar programs applicants.

 

6.  Recommendation letters in Chinese or English:

Applicants for general scholar programs must submit at least one recommendation letter; applicants for senior scholar programs must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors.

 

7.  Applicants for music studies are requested to submit their own works. Applicants for fine arts programs must submit their own works which include two sketches, two color paintings and two other works.

 

8.  Applicants under the age of 18 should submit the valid documents of their legal guardians in China.

 

   9. Foreigner physical examination form (photocopy):

Applicants planning to stay in China for more than 6 months must submit a photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English (the original copy should be kept by the applicant. The form is designed by the Chinese quarantine authority can be downloaded in the attachment). The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take physical examination as the result is valid for only valid for 6 months. (See Q&A 6).

 

10. Non-criminal record report.

Applicants shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application.

 

11. HSK Certificate (if applicable)

Applicants applying for programs teaching in Chinese must provide HSK3 certificate. Applicants applying for Chinese language studies (general scholar program) do not need to provide HSK certificate.

 

12. Other Language ability certificate (if applicable)

Applicants with valid IELTS or TOEFL Certificate (two-year validity), which is not mandatory, should enclose it in the application package.

 

13. Pre-admission letter (if applicable)

Applicants with Admission Letter from designated universities, which is not mandatory, can be enclosed in the application package. (See Q&A 4).

                            

NOTE: All uploaded supporting documents must be clear, authentic and valid. Applicants are recommended to use professional device to scan the relevant documents. Applicants shall bear the consequences caused by unclear or unidentifiable uploaded materials. The above documents should be bound on top left corner (one set). No application documents will be returned. The incomplete application document will neither be evaluated, nor be accepted.

 

IV. Time frames:

 

From today to February 10th 2021 Applicants submit their online application (our Agency Number is 4581), contact and apply for their favorite Chinese universities, and mail all paper documents (one set) to Cultural Office, Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Malaysia, 229 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur(delivery in person will not be accepted). Please mark "Chinese Government Scholarship Application" on the envelope. Please make sure that the paper documents can be delivered to Cultural Office before February 10th, 2021.

 

February 11th to March 15th 2021 The embassy reviews application documents, and will organize examination or interview accordingly. Then the embassy sends all recommended applications to China Scholarship Council for final review.

 

March 16th to July 31st 2021 China Scholarship Council confirm the candidates' application and send admission letters to the Embassy. Scholarship winners will get Email notice to get the admission letter and JW201 visa form at the Embassy and prepare for studying in China.

 

V. Contact

Email : edu_malaysia@sina.com

Please read the instructions and Q&As carefully. Questions already being answered will not be replied.

 

VI. Q&As

1. Q: What are the categories and coverage of Chinese Government Scholarships?

A: Please refer to https://www.campuschina.org/scholarships/index.html?k=Chinese%20Government%20Scholarships for the introduction of Chinese Government Scholarships.

Please note that Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Malaysia is only responsible for the recommendation of "Bilateral Program" scholarship and the agency number for online application in 4581. Application for other scholarships goes to other receiving agencies.

 

2. Q: Which Chinese universities are under the Chinese Government Scholarship programs?

You can go to http://www.campuschina.org for programs and universities available.

 

3. Q: Do I have to register for Chinese-taught programs?

You can check Program Search (By visiting http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or http://www.campuschina.org) to find your interested program. Applicants applying for programs teaching in Chinese must provide HSK3 certificate. Applicants applying for Chinese language studies (general scholar program) do not need to provide HSK certificate.

 

4. Q: Can I apply for Chinese Government Scholarship without Admission/Pre-Admission Letters?

A: Admission/Pre-admission letter is not mandatory. The Embassy will first recommend applicants who provided admission/pre-admission letter.

 

5. Q: Does the Letter of Acceptance or email from the supervisor equal to the Pre-admission Letter?

A: No. Only the pre-admission Letters (or Admission Letters) issued by the admissions office of designated Chinese universities are considered valid. Other files like acceptance letters from potential supervisors or emails from supervisors or professors shall not be regarded as the equivalent or substitute.

 

6. Q: Is the Foreigner Physical Examination Form a necessary document?

A: Yes. Applicants planning to stay in China for more than 6 months must submit a photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English (The original copy should be kept by the applicant). The form designed by the Chinese quarantine authority can be downloaded from the attachment. We do not have designated physical examination so please consult the hospitals for their qualification.

The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months (within 6 months before February 10th, 2021).

Applicants with Residence Permit for Foreigner in the People's Republic of China should also submit valid Foreigner Physical Examination Form.

 

7. Q: Can I apply for more than one scholarship program?

A: Yes, but each scholarship recipient can be granted with no more than one scholarship.

 

8. Q: Can Malaysian students who are now studying in China apply for "general/senior scholar programs"?

A: Yes. However, according to the regulations of CGS, students currently doing a degree in China cannot enjoy the status as general or senior scholars at the same time. As for Malaysian students studying in Chinese universities currently, only those who pursuing scholar programs and those who will graduate before 2021 September can apply for this scholar program scholarship. Please prepare all the required documents and mail to the China Embassy in Malaysia. A valid Foreigner Physical Examination Form is also needed. If an applicant is already under a scholarship but wins the general/senior scholar programs scholarship, the former scholarship will be terminated and the Chinese Government Scholarship starts at the following semester.

 

9. Q: How can I know the admission result?

A: After checking all the eligible application documents, the China Embassy in Malaysia will send the recommended documents to China Scholarship Council for final review. The admission result letter will be sent by China Scholarship Council and scholarship winners will be noticed by email to come to the Embassy to get the necessary files in late July. The Applicants can also check the application status in the application system.

 

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