CSC Scholarship

Do you want to study in China on a fully funded scholarship?

Then you are at the right place because in this article I will tell you everything about the most exciting scholarship opportunity in China. This scholarship position is the CSC Scholarship in China, and it is the best fully funded scholarship for Pakistani students.

At the end of this article, you will know the complete procedure to apply for the CSC scholarship position. Also, with my experience, I will share tips to help you easily get this CSC scholarship.

In this article, I will explain my information about when, where and how to apply for scholarships, in which subjects and how the chances of getting scholarships can be increased. But there are many things to do before all this and you have to fulfill CSC Scholarship requirements.

1.    Preparation of CV:

The first thing to do is make your best CV. There are many things to remember about this. Not every work has the same CV. There is a big difference between applying for a job and applying for studies. The same CV will not work in both places, the style should be different. Similarly, if you are applying as a research scholar, there should be a difference between your CV and that of an ordinary student.

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For the work you are applying for, your CV should be designed according to the purpose for which the relevant things are highlighted. Then if your CV is made once, keep updating it. Describe whether you've learned a new software, learned a new language, or attended a conference. Our science students find it useless to go to research conferences. People all over the world spend millions of rupees just to attend a conference. This is also given a lot of importance here in China. Similarly, put the degree obtained first. If you want to apply for MS, people will not want to know about your matriculation but about BS first, when and what was the performance etc.

2.    Preparation of Research Proposal:

When a CV is made, the second important task for a science student is to choose his favourite field for research and prepare a good research proposal. The basis for making a good research proposal is deep study. The more you study, the more aware you are of the innovations and new discoveries in your subject, and the more easily you will be able to make a proposal. You can also seek the help of your former teachers and friends (if they are so generous). But keep in mind that after selection, the professor may change your project or change your department. Prepare yourself for these changes. Most of our students also have a misconception that as soon as we reach China, the professor will do everything for us.

It is then important to know where and in what subjects you can get scholarships in China and in which not. It is very important to take care of many things in this regard. About 300 universities in China are authorized to admit international students. The full list can be found on the China Scholarship Council website.

CSC Scholarship link:

https://www.chinesescholarshipcouncil.com/

The number of scholarships for BS is very low and MBBS holders do not get scholarships. All the expenses must be borne by the student himself. If you want to come to China to do MBBS, I think it's a waste of money, don't come at all. China's standards in this regard are very different from the rest of the world. Masters (which is equivalent to MS or MPhil) have the highest number of scholarships available, so the chances of getting them are also high. But here the duration for a master's is three years. In some universities, MS is in Chinese, not English. For this, the first one-year language course is conducted by the university itself.

Masters is two years in the rest of the world, so why three years here in China? It's their will but it's also an advantage. If you want to do a Master's leading to a PhD, then you will get a PhD degree in just five years after BS. As far as I know from the professors here, professors like the students applying for MS Leading to PhD. For example, if you are applying for sciences after BS, you should tell the professor that you also want to do a PhD under his supervision. It is good for both the lab and the professor. That's why he supervises you wholeheartedly and if you've got a good professor, it's good for the student.

𝐏𝐡𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐡𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚:

This is followed by a PhD scholarship. The number is relatively low compared to masters. The amount of pocket money is more, but keep in mind that if you are a science student, there will not be much difference between MS and PhD research here in China. In some universities, MS and PhD coursework is also combined. So, what you have to do in master's, the same work will be being taken from a PhD student. So, if you're thinking that masters might be easier, that's a misconception.

3.    𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐡𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 O𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲:

Now I will tell you what scholarships you can apply for. If you have done a BS (four years) or MSc, you can apply on almost every scholarship. Which scholarship is best for you? It depends on which university you are applying to. For example, if you are applying to the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, the best scholarship for MS is the newly released Belt and Road Scholarship. It will get a stipend equal to at least 60,000 Pakistani rupees per month and it can be more. The drawback to this scholarship is that you will have to pay the accommodation money yourself. But if you want to apply to Shanghai University, the best scholarship is CSC (Chinese Government Scholarship). However, one of its terms is that you cannot apply for any other scholarship in China for at least one year after doing MS. But there are many cases that prove that this condition has not yet been applied.

If you have done MS and you want to apply to the universities of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, then the best scholarship is the "ANSO Scholarship". It receives a monthly stipend equivalent to about 1.25 million Pakistani rupees. However, the drawback is that this scholarship is available only in two universities affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Therefore, to apply to the rest of the universities, other scholarships will have to be taken, and the newly released scholarship Belt and Road Scholarship is now the most prominent. Regarding scholarships, it should be remembered that the scholarship money is allocated by the funding agency, but if the professor wants, he can also give additional money to himself. Another thing to keep in mind is that the minimum stipend for Master's is 3000 RMB and 3500 RMB for a PhD.

A student can apply for multiple scholarships at a time. Similarly, it can also be applied to many universities at the same time. It is better to apply to many professors in many universities, the answer will come from one place. Similarly, you can apply for a scholarship (such as CSC) even if you do not receive an acceptance letter from the professor. You should not sit in despair that if the professor does not answer you, you will not get a scholarship without an acceptance letter

Another thing is merit. The required merit for each scholarship is given on the website. But this is not a line drawn on a stone. So far, there is no such hard kind of merit here. Most admissions here are at the discretion of the professor. I still fail to understand what the professor sees and admits. So, whether your marks are small or high, CGPA high or low, you must try at least once. In this regard, make sure that if your marks etc. are low, then if you apply to remote low-ranking universities other than Beijing or big universities at the central level, the chances will be higher. Similarly, if you apply to a professor who does not already have a foreign student, it is more likely that he will select you.

4.    𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 A𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲?

You have completed the CSC Scholarship requirements, but now the question remains, when where and how to apply in China? It's very simple. Where to do it? It's your will. Check your own results and quality. Guess you're a very intelligent student, average or low. Then start looking for a university for yourself accordingly. In large cities such as Shanghai or Beijing, as well as good universities, such as Peking or Shanghai, a lot of foreign students apply every year, so the competition is also high. So, if you think that the result is not very good, then apply to an average university in a small town. Yes! If you somehow get an acceptance letter from a professor at a good university, there is a good chance that admission will take place, even if you are a mediocre student.

The most important thing for science students is their research. It is beneficial if your CGPA is three or above in curricular activities. The more than three, the better. Along with this, the second basic and important thing is research papers. The more research papers you have, the more likely you are to get a scholarship. At the same time, if you have attended a conference or presented a poster related to your article, it can also increase your chances. Describe all these things prominently in the CV.

Similarly, a good and quality research proposal can also increase your chances, but it is not everything. Some professors don't pay much attention to these proposals. Keeping all these things in mind, decide which university to apply to. You can also consult a friend or teacher in this regard.

The acceptance letter is another important thing for admission. This means that you email the professor related to your article with relevant documents asking for permission whether the professor is ready to do research with you or not. If he agrees, then he issues a letter called an acceptance letter. If you get an acceptance letter, you don't necessarily get a scholarship, but chances are high. However, even if you do not get an acceptance letter, you can still get a scholarship. If you do not have an acceptance letter, you can still apply for a scholarship. In this case, if you are admitted, the university will automatically refer you to a professor of your respective subject. In some universities, such as the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, every student enrolled receives a scholarship even if they have not applied. In such a case, if you are a master's student, you will get funding from the Belt and Road Initiative Program.

In most universities, and in all good universities, the time to apply for scholarships is from December to the end of March. But there are a lot of things to do before that. For example, make your CV. You can also take the help of your university teachers in this regard. The second task is to try to see that one of your papers has been printed in a journal or at least submitted. Similarly, if you have time, do an internship in a research institute, even if you do not get the money for it. And attend conferences and seminars related to your subject as much as possible, present posters. This will be very beneficial for you. Keep recording all these things in your CV, it will make a big difference. Apart from this, make a research proposal in the subject in which you want to research. It is better to think further about the subject you took in the last degree, but you can also change your field. Study is very important to make a proposal and by study, I mean awareness of the latest research in your field. For this, you must read research journals.

Some students have repeatedly asked how to contact the professor for an acceptance letter and which time is better? So, contact Mr. Professor by e-mail. The university's website has an email from professors, take it from there. Also, if someone you know is in China, ask him to meet with the concerned professor and talk about you (if he is anywhere close). The best time for this is from September to December. Try to get a letter from somewhere before December. However, try to get all this work completed before December. Almost all good scholarships, including Chinese government scholarships, open in December.

And now it's time to apply. Their website also has all the procedures for Chinese government scholarships:

One thing to keep in mind is that they do not have any representative or agent in any other country for Chinese government scholarships. Since admission must be decided by the university, it is possible that some universities may have some agents, but no matter how good universities are, they have no agents. Similarly, universities charge about 10,000 to 15,000 Pakistani rupees in the name of admission alone. Apart from this, do not give any kind of money to any person and no one is authorized to take it.

5.    𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

In addition to Chinese government scholarships, there are many scholarships in China. As far as possible, everyone should apply. Recently, a new scholarship called the Belt and Road Initiative has been released. This time a large number of Pakistanis were selected in it. In some universities, the package under this scholarship is also better than the Chinese Government Scholarship, such as the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences. You will have to contact the concerned university to apply for it. Some universities have also empowered HEC to select students for them.

Similarly, Chinese Local Government Scholarships is another scheme under which scholarships are issued to foreign students. Suppose your university is in Beijing, you can apply for Beijing Local Government Scholarships. Funding in big cities is good and so are opportunities. Such scholarships are scarce in smaller cities. In addition, Chinese university scholarships are another good choice. Each university also gives scholarships to some foreign students from the funds it has. For this, you can contact the admission department of the concerned university.

Professor funding is another option, if you don't get a scholarship. But it's very difficult and depends on how much you impress the professor and how generous the professor himself is. If you are applying for a PhD at the Chinese Academy of Sciences or the University of Science and Technology of China, apply for a "CAS President's Fellowship." Funding is also good and other facilities are also very notable.

6.    My Opinion:

Getting a fully funded scholarship is not a piece of cake. You have to work hard in order to meet the CSC scholarship requirements. So, start working step by step on these requirements for a fully funded scholarship and start in advance a year in order to make your application stand out. You should not be restricted by rejection, make it a habit to face rejections because one positive response for any scholarship position can change your life.

CSC Scholarship Portal

What is CSC Scholarship, Scholarship Council and China Scholarship?

The CSC Scholarship 2024 is offered by the China Scholarship Council, also known as the China Government Scholarships (CGS). The China Scholarship Council offers fully funded scholarships to study undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in Chinese universities under the Chinese Government Scholarship Program (CGS). The China Scholarship Council offers many scholarships under the Chinese Government Scholarship Programs (CGS): Chinese Government Scholarship - Great Wall Program Chinese Government Scholarship - EU Program Chinese Government Scholarship - AUN- Program China Maritime Scholarship Chinese Government Scholarship - WMO Program Chinese Government Scholarship - PIF Program Chinese Government Scholarship - Chinese University Program Chinese Government Scholarship - Bilateral Program MOFCOM Scholarship Scholars can apply for a CSC - Scholarship in more than one university at the same time. I recommend not applying to more than three universities. However, to get a CSC scholarship, you must complete a separate CSC scholarship online application and university application and then submit it to each university separately. According to information confirmed by the China Scholarship Council, foreign students can freely apply for scholarships to 273 universities, and these universities are recognized by the China Scholarship Council.

What are the chances of winning a Chinese government scholarship?

If your grade is above average and you have a clear and novel research or study plan, you have a high chance of being selected for a Chinese government scholarship offered by CSC at any of the 273 Chinese universities recognized in China. Scholarship Council. There are many cases in Chinese universities where students with high grades were often rejected because they did not write a research proposal or program. Therefore, you could freely write the plagiarism in your own words, and you can also get an idea from the mentioned sample in the download section. We have also seen the average student successfully win fully funded Chinese scholarships just because of their perfectly listed documents and a well-researched and beautifully written study plan or research proposal.

Can a student apply for a CSC scholarship at more than one university?

NEW CSC Policy Updated: In each registration year, each applicant can submit a maximum of 3 applications, including a maximum of 2 Type A and 1 Type B applications. The same applicant cannot send multiple type of applications to the same institution. If the B-type application applicant has several favorable Chinese universities, the applicant must choose one of them for the scholarship. As part of the B-type application submitted by the university, the applicant's decision is considered final, which cannot be changed during the application process. You just need to make sure you complete the university's separate online CSC scholarship application forms. Applying for a Chinese scholarship through Type A to more than one university will increase your chances of winning a scholarship. China Scholarship Council officials change the policy in only three universities, following 1 CSC for scholarship category B and 2 CSC for scholarship category A. If more than one university has selected, you for CSC scholarship. The China Scholarship Council will then decide which university is good enough for you, and then you will be accepted into the CSC scholarship at that university. Almost 273 universities in China offer CSC scholarships for international students. If the China Scholarship Council decides the university for you, you will not be able to change the university after the notification.

Is Chinese language or IELTS, TOFEL necessary for Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS)?

Of course not! 99% of Chinese universities do not require IELTS or TOEFL if your first language is English or English was the language of instruction in your country when you last studied. You can get an English language certificate from your previous university, and it works. There are many universities where the language of instruction is only Chinese, but they offer one year of Chinese with CSC scholarships, you don't need to apply separately, the university caters to everyone, and I believe it is a friendly way to learn Chinese. If you are worried about the thesis, it depends entirely on your professor, they are usually willing to write the thesis in English, so you don't have to worry about it.

Is there any age limit requirement for CSC scholarship?

Undergraduate Degree (25 years) Master’s Degree (35 years) Doctoral Degree (40 years)