Application Instruction for CSC Scholarship, Changsha University of Science & Technology
1. CSC Scholarship
In order to promote the mutual understanding, cooperation and exchanges in various fields between Chinaand other countries, the Chinese government has set up a series of scholarship programs to sponsor international students, teachers and scholars to study and conduct research in Chinese universities. Changsha University of Science & Technology (CSUST) is one of the universities designated by the China Scholarship Council to receive sponsored foreign students, offering a wide variety of academic programs in Education, Economics, Science, Engineering, Legal Studies, Management, Literature, Philosophy, Fine Arts, etc. for scholarship recipients at Chinese University’s Independent Enrollment Program level.
1. Scholarship Categories & Study Duration
►Scholarship for master’s degree programs for 2-3 academic years
► Scholarship for doctoral degree programs for 3 academic years
Note: The instruction language is mainly Chinese. Applicants are required to take one-year Chinese language course prior to the academic study if their Chinese is not qualified enough for the program study. Only by passing the examinations after the Chinese language course, can they start their academic studies.
2. Scholarship Coverage & Criteria
Scholarship holders are exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, laboratory experiment fee, internship fee, fee for accommodation on campus, and are provided with Comprehensive Medical Insurance for International Students inChina.
Note: Monthly living allowance is granted to the students through the host institution at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month):
- Master’s degree students: CNY 3,000 Yuan
- Doctoral degree students: CNY 3,500 Yuan
3.Scholarship Eligibility
► Non-Chinese citizen in good health
► Not a student in any Chinese universities or schools at the time of application
► Education background and age limit
—Applicants for master’s degree program scholarship must have bachelor’s degree, under the age of 35.
—Applicants for doctoral degree program scholarship must have master’s degree, under the age of 40 years.
► Not sponsored by any other kind of scholarship.
4.Documents Required
Application Documents for Chinese-taught Programs
► Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (in duplicate, including one photocopy)
► Photocopies of attained highest diploma, graduation certificate or diploma certificate. University students or employed applicants should provide proof of studying or employment. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English (in duplicate, including one photocopy)
► Photocopies of the previous academic transcripts. Applicants for doctoral degree program scholarship need to provide photocopies of their master study transcripts. Applicants for master’s degree program scholarship need to provide photocopies of their undergraduate transcripts. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translation versions in Chinese or English (in duplicate, including one photocopy).
► Study or research plan in Chinese or in English (no less than 800 words)
► Two recommendation letters in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors. Recommendation letters should have the signatures of professors or associate professors (in duplicate, including one photocopy);
► CD of works. Applicants for fine arts must submit a CD of their own works (including two sketches, two color paintings and two other works);
► Photocopy of HSK certificate or other certificates of Chinese proficiency (if any)
► Published academic papers or other academic achievements (original or photocopy if any)
► Photocopy of the applicant’s passport
► Two photocopies of Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (The applicant keeps the original for future visa application). The form issued by Chinese quarantine authority can be downloaded from http://www.csc.edu.cn. The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Physical Examination Record for Foreigner. 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. The medical examination results will be valid for 6 months. All applicants are kindly requested to take this factor into consideration as they plan to take the medical examination.
Application Documents for English-taught Programs
► Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (in duplicate, including one photocopy)
► Photocopies of attained highest diploma, graduation certificate or diploma certificate. University students or employed applicants should provide proof of studying or employment. Documents in languages other than English must be attached with notarized translations in English (in duplicate, including one photocopy)
► Photocopies of the previous academic transcripts. Applicants for doctoral degree program scholarship need to provide photocopies of their master study transcripts. Applicants for master’s degree program scholarship need to provide photocopies of their undergraduate transcripts. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translation versions in Chinese or English (in duplicate, including one photocopy).
► Study or research plan in English (no less than 800 words)
► Two recommendation letters in English from professors or associate professors. Recommendation letters should have the signatures of professors or associate professors (in duplicate, including one photocopy);
► CD of works. Applicants for fine arts must submit a CD of their own works (including two sketches, two color paintings and two other works);
► (for non-English speakers) Photocopy of IELTS or net-based TOFEL certificate
► Published academic papers or other academic achievements (original or photocopy if any)
► Photocopy of the applicant’s valid passport
► Two photocopies of Physical Examination
► Record for Foreigner (The applicant keeps the original for future visa application). The form issued by Chinese quarantine authority can be downloaded from http://www.csc.edu.cn .The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Physical Examination Record for Foreigner. 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. The medical examination results will be valid for 6 months. All applicants are kindly requested to take this factor into consideration as they plan to take the medical examination.
Note: Application documents will NOT be returned regardless of the result of application.
7.Application Deadline
April 25th, 2018 (date is subject to the local mail stamp chop in terms of airmail)