Chinese Government Scholarship — Chinese University Program (Type B) at South China Agricultural University (2022)
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China Scholarship Council (CSC) / South China Agricultural University🪐 🇨🇳 Multiple countriesDeadline: 31 March 2022, 00:00
South China Agricultural University (华南农业大学, Guangzhou) recruits master's and doctoral students under the Chinese Government Scholarship “高校研究生” program (Chinese University Program, CSC Type B, agency code 10564): tuition and application fees waived, free accommodation, a monthly living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance, with international travel self-funded. Duration is 1 year of Chinese preparatory study (if needed) plus 2-3 years (master) or 3-4 years (doctoral); instruction is in Chinese or English. Applicants apply through the CSC system (campuschina.org) and SCAU's own portal scau.17gz.org; SCAU reviews and recommends candidates, with CSC making the final decision. This record replaces the row's former owner-approved generic CGS placeholder: it is the same CGS award family with full on-page terms from the university's own bilingual brochure. Evidence-checked against the official page (fetched 2026-09-24; page text: data/source_direct/pages/scau--cgs-grad-2022). Verify current details on the official website before applying.
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ValueFull scholarship: tuition and application fee waiver, free accommodation, living allowance, and comprehensive medical insurance (international travel expenses self-funded; no CNY amounts stated on-page). CSC agency code of SCAU: 10564, Program Category Type B.
Specific benefits are not specified for this scholarship. Check the official provider website for full details.
Who Can Apply?
Nationality
Open to all nationalities
Academic Requirements
Non-Chinese citizens in good health not holding another Chinese government or host-university scholarship (one-off awards excepted): master's applicants hold a bachelor's degree and are 35 or younger; doctoral applicants hold a master's degree and are 40 or younger. Chinese-taught programs require HSK 4 to apply (HSK 5 for direct major study; otherwise one year of funded Chinese preparatory study); English-taught programs require TOEFL 80 / IELTS 5.5 or proof of prior English-medium study.
Language Requirements
Not specified
Age & Experience
Not specified
How to Apply
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Step 1: apply online in the CSC Information System (campuschina.org / csc.edu.cn/laihua), choosing Program Category Type B with SCAU agency code 10564. Step 2: apply at SCAU's International Student Online Application System https://scau.17gz.org selecting Chinese Government Scholarship as funding source, or email materials to admissions@scau.edu.cn marked “高校研究生项目”. Documents include the CGS application form, notarized diplomas and transcripts, language certificates, an 800-word study plan, two recommendation letters, the Foreigner Physical Examination Form and a non-criminal-record certificate; a supervisor acceptance letter is optional but prioritized. Contact: Ms. Zhu / Ms. Qiu, +86-20-85280037.
Required Documents
Document list not specified. See the official application instructions.
Before You Apply
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