China Government Scholarships – Program Overview
Studies Commencing in September 2016
China Government Scholarships (CGS) to support Chinese language studies or
academic programs of study are available through an agreement between the Ministry of
Education of the Peoples’ Republic of China and the Province of Alberta, Ministry of
Advanced Education (AE). AE administers the recruitment of students and routine
management of the program within Alberta. The China Scholarship Council (CSC)
evaluates candidates for the CGS scholarships and advises AE of its recommendations.
The scholarship is open-ended with ongoing monitoring of the success of the program.
The final decision as to the term of the program is at the discretion of the People’s
Republic of China.
Up to five full and ten partial scholarships are available each year under the following
categories:
Category Years of Major Years of Remedial Duration of
Studies Chinese Language Scholarship
Studies*
Chinese Language 1-2 none Up to 2
Students
Undergraduate 4-5 1-2 4-7
Master degree 2-3 1-2 2-5
Doctoral degree 3-4 1-2 3-6
General Scholars 1 1 Up to 2
Senior Scholars 1 1 Up to 2
* Remedial Chinese language studies are arranged before major studies. If the major
courses for Ph. D and Master Degree students are conducted in English, remedial
Chinese language studies will not be arranged (except for undergraduate candidates).
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Application Process for Alberta Students for Studies Commencing September 2016
(See Appendix A for Application Materials requirements)
The deadline for submitting completed applications is January 18, 2016.
Applications should be mailed or delivered to:
Caleb Nienkirchen
International Program Officer
International Education and Intergovernmental Coordination Branch
Alberta Advanced Education
11th Floor, Commerce Place
10155 – 102 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 4L5
Scholarship Details (See Appendix B for Scholarship Details)
Full Scholarship: covers tuition (or research) fees, basic learning materials,
accommodation, living allowance, emergency medical care, comprehensive medical
insurance for international students under the CGS program, a once only settlement
subsidy, and a once only inter-city travel allowance.
Partial Scholarship: covers tuition fees only.
Eligibility
1. Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, hold a Canadian Passport, be in good health,
whose primary domicile or permanent residence is in the Province of Alberta.
2. Educational background and age limits are as follows:
Category Age Limit Educational Background
Chinese Language studies Under the age of 35 Completed senior high school
Undergraduate studies Under the age of 25 Completed senior high school
with good grades
Master degree Under the age of 35 Must have a bachelor’s
degree
Doctoral degree Under the age of 40 Must have a Master’s degree
General Scholar Under the age of 45 Must have completed 2 years
of undergraduate studies.
May pursue any major except
for Chinese language.
Senior Scholar Under the age of 50 Must have a minimum of a
graduate degree or hold an
academic title of associate
professor or higher.
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Appendix A – CGS Application Materials and Instructions:
Applicants must complete and provide the following materials, in duplicate, with their
application, by January 18, 2016.
1. Printout of the full on-line Application Form which applicant submitted
electronically. Alberta applicants are to use 1242 as the Agency Number in the
application. Please note that a photo must be attached to the application form.
2. Official academic transcripts to coincide with the category of study. Post-
secondary transcripts must be in an envelope sealed by the institution providing
them. Documents in languages other than English must be attached with
translations in English.
3. Notarized photocopy of the highest degree/diploma achieved.
4. Passport sized photo.
5. A study or research plan written in English (not less than 200 words for
undergraduates, not less than 500 words for scholars and graduate studies).
6. At least two letters of reference, in English. Each letter must be in an envelope
sealed and signed by the referee. At least one of the letters must be from a
person who has taught the applicant. Applicants for graduate studies and senior
scholars must submit two letters of recommendation by professors or associate
professors (See attached letter of reference form).
Note: Please address Letters of Reference to the China Scholarship Council.
7. Applicants for music study must submit one CD recording of the applicant’s own
work. Fine art applicants must submit a CD with six colour photographs of
personal works (two sketches, two colour painting and two other works).
8. Applicants under the age of 18 years should submit legal documents of legal
guardians in China.
9. A brief covering letter that describes your interest in the CGS, a description of
how the award will assist you in meeting your academic, career or personal
goals, special interests, achievements or international experience, or any
information the applicant feels is relevant.
Notes:
Applicants must hold a valid Canadian passport.
Selection of Institutions and Specialty: Applicants may select 3 institutions and one
specialty as personal preferences from the China institutions designated by the
Ministry of Education of China. Please refer to the Directory of Chinese Institutions
Admitting International Students Under Chinese Government Scholarships Program
guide.
You should also view the full list of Programs Offered in English by Chinese
Universities.
The Foreigner Physical Examination Form, completed by a medical doctor, is to be
included once the applicant has been accepted to the program and before they are
applying for a Chinese Visa. Applicants MUST RETAIN ORIGINAL copy for
presentation to officials upon entry into China.
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Appendix B - Scholarship Details:
Full Scholarship:
A CGS full scholarship provides tuition (or research) fees, basic learning materials,
accommodation, a living allowance, emergency medical care, comprehensive
medical insurance, a once only settlement subsidy, and a once only inter-city travel
allowance. Students are responsible for their own international airfare costs.
1. Monthly Living Allowance is paid to the students by the educational institution
at the following rates (CNY per month):
Undergraduates: 1,400 Yuan
Chinese language students: 1,400 Yuan
Master’s degree students/ general scholars: 1,700 Yuan
Doctoral students/senior scholars: 2,000 Yuan
2. Emergency Medical Care is referred to as the out-patient expenses as
generated in the institution’s hospital. Students should afford a certain
percentage of expense in accordance with the institution’s relevant
regulations.
3. The Comprehensive Insurance Plan is insured by the Ministry of Education of
China for the scholarship students in China against disease or accident. The
institution is entitled to ask for compensation for the receipts from the
insurance company for expenses generated from hospitalization for serious
diseases or accidental injury up to the stipulated insurance articles.
4. Settlement subsidy: (only once and after registration is completed)
1,000 Yuan for new students whose period of study in China lasts up to 6
months.
1,500 Yuan for new students whose period of study in China lasts one
academic year or longer.
5. Inter-city travel: A once only inter-city travel ticket for coming in and leaving
China:
A hard-seat train ticket or hard-seat berth for overnight trips will be
provided to a) freshman transfer from port of entry to the city of the
admitting institution, b) graduate transfer from the city of the admitting
institution to the located point of departure, and/or c) student transfer from
the city of remedial Chinese language courses to the city of the institution
of major study.
Partial Scholarship:
One or some of the above items of the full scholarship – usually tuition only.
(Settlement subsidy and inter-city transfer allowance are not included).
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Approval and Notification
The China Scholarship Council (CSC) will make its recommendations on the basis of
academic achievement, demonstrated aptitudes, personal qualities, and character,
as well as interest and participation in institutional and community affairs.
Preference will be given to applicants who are proceeding to their first
Baccalaureate, Masters or PhD degree.
1. CSC will review all application materials and make necessary adjustments to the
applied institutions, specialties and duration of study. Qualified applications will
be forwarded to different institutions and the final decision to admit the applicant
will be made by the educational institution. Applications will be seen as invalid
and will not be processed if the applicants are not qualified for admission or are
incomplete.
2. Applicants who have not completed admission examinations may be admitted
through recommendation, on probation for one year. Student’s probationary
status will be switched to regular status if they pass the entrance exam or
courses. If remedial Chinese courses are needed, students must pass the
entrance exam or courses during the period of probation before they can pursue
their major study.
3. Applicants for academic study are encouraged to contact the preferred
institutions and tutors prior to application and enclose any relevant admission or
recommendation letters.
4. Scholarship applicants accepted by Chinese institutions will be officially
confirmed as CGS students with endorsement by the Ministry of Education of
China.
5. Finalized placements, specialties and duration of studies are in principle not to be
changed.
6. CSC intends to notify the Province of Alberta designate of the List of Enrolled
Students, Admission Notices and Visa Application Form for Study in China
(JW201) by May/June, 2016. The Province of Alberta will contact the successful
applicants and forward the necessary documents to the applicant. The Province
of Alberta designate is:
Caleb Nienkirchen
International Program Officer
International Education and Intergovernmental Coordination
Alberta Advanced Education
11th Floor, Commerce Place
10155 – 102 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 4L5
Ph: +1 (780) 644-8952
E-mail: caleb.nienkirchen@gov.ab.ca
Annual Review
International students studying in China under the Chinese Government Scholarship
Program are subject to an annual review conducted by the institution. The review
will cover academic record, learning attitude, lecture attendance, and conduct.
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